Childminder in Southwark

This provision does not meet requirements

n The childminder shows a suitable understanding of the early years foundation stage requirements for children's learning and development. She explains how she will plan to support children to achieve well across all seven areas of learning. The childminder understands how to promote children's learning to help them to make progress. n The childminder is not meeting all of the statutory requirements. She does not have public liability insurance in place or hold a current paediatric first-aid certificate. In addition, the childminder has not informed Ofsted about significant events that may affect her suitability to work with children. n The childminder knows to gather detailed information from parents and carers to enable her to support children's individual care. She explains how she will identify children's starting points in development to plan a child-led curriculum. n The childminder demonstrates a suitable knowledge of how to promote

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children's positive behaviour. She describes how she will develop children's confidence and self-esteem. n The childminder discusses how she will promote children's well-being. For example, she explains how she intends to provide daily opportunities for children to use local parks to enjoy fresh air and exercise. n The childminder accesses refresher training courses to update her knowledge on how to safeguard children. She is aware of the relevant agencies to contact if she has concerns about a child's well-being or if an allegation is made against her. n The childminder knows the importance of carrying out risk assessments to identify hazards and remove any risks to ensure children's safety. n The childminder demonstrates suitable knowledge of how to review the curriculum to ensure that children achieve positive outcomes from their starting points in development. For example, she explains how she will use her

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assessments to identify and address any gaps in children's knowledge.

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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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Due date

gain a valid paediatric first-aid certificate 30/04/2025

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Due date

obtain public liability insurance. 30/04/2025

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY464813 Local authority Southwark Inspection number 10367385 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 5 Number of children on roll 0 Date of previous inspection 6 February 2019

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2014. She lives in Camberwell, located in the London Borough of Southwark. The childminder operates all year round, 7.30am until 6.30pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays.

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Inspection activities

n The childminder showed the inspector around the areas of the premises that are used for childminding. n The inspector discussed with the childminder the importance of including parents in their children's learning and development. n The inspector discussed with the childminder how she intends to deliver the educational programmes for children. n The inspector reviewed with the childminder how she will safeguard children and evaluate her provision to strive for continuous improvement. n The childminder provided the inspector with a sample of key documentation, including evidence of the suitability of those living or working on the premises.

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30 January 2025 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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Inspection activities

30 January 2025 regulates and inspects to achieve excellence in the care of children and young people, and in education and skills for learners of all ages. It regulates and inspects childcare and children's social care, and inspects the Children and Family Court Advisory and Support Service (Cafcass), schools, colleges, initial teacher training, further education and skills, adult and community learning, and education and training in prisons and other secure establishments. It assesses council children's services, and inspects services for looked after children, safeguarding and child protection.

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