Childminder in Lewisham

This provision meets requirements

n The childminder has a secure knowledge and understanding of how children learn. She knows how to place a priority on promoting children's communication and language skills to help them to access all other areas of their learning. The childminder has clear plans for setting out her home with interesting activities that are appropriate for children's ages and stages of development. n The childminder appreciates the importance of building strong relationships with children, taking the time to get to know them. She understands the importance of gathering information about children's likes and dislikes. n The childminder follows policies and procedures to ensure that her home is a safe and secure environment. She explains how she will minimise the risks in her home and while on outings. The childminder makes sure that her safeguarding training is up to date, to keep her knowledge current so she can appropriately

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support children and keep them safe. n The childminder shows a secure understanding of how she will promote children's health. She gives examples of the home-cooked, healthy meals and snacks she will provide for children. She explains how she will provide daily opportunities for children to take part in outdoor activities to support their well- being and physical development. n The childminder has a good knowledge of safeguarding and child protection procedures. She knows the procedures to follow if she has concerns about children's safety. The childminder describes how external agencies and health professionals can support and help families. n The childminder understands the benefit of working with parents. She explains that a partnership with parents helps to provide a more consistent approach for children. The childminder discusses that when she identifies gaps in children's learning, she will work together with parents and outside professionals to plan

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early intervention so that children can develop their skills further. n The childminder explains how she will set clear boundaries for children to promote positive behaviour. She describes how she will support children to learn how to respect each other and play cooperatively. The childminder discusses how she will teach children to identify and name their emotions.

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This provision meets requirements

There were no children in the early years age range present when this inspection took place. The findings in this report are based on evidence gathered from discussions with those who care for the children and an inspection of the premises, equipment and relevant documentation. Where there are no early years children present, no judgement is made on the quality of the early years provision as there is no reliable evidence on which to assess its impact on children. The report states whether the provider continues to meet the requirements of registration.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY418759 Local authority Lewisham Inspection number 10364048 Type of provision Childminder

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Registers

Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Day care type Childminder

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inspection

Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 0 Date of previous inspection 22 January 2019

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2010. She lives in Hither Green in the London Borough of Lewisham. The childminder operates her service all year round, from 8am to 6pm, Monday to Thursday, except for bank holidays and family holidays.

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Inspection activities

n The childminder showed the inspector around the premises and discussed how she ensures that they are safe and suitable. n The inspector had discussions with the childminder about how she intends to plan and deliver the early years curriculum. n The childminder provided the inspector with a sample of key documentation on request.

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We carried out this inspection under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 on the quality and standards of provision that is registered on the Early Years Register. The registered person must ensure that this provision complies with the statutory framework for children's learning, development and care, known as the early years foundation stage.

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