Childminder in Lambeth

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Previous inspection Not Met (with actions)

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This provision meets requirements

n The childminder has taken steps to improve since the last inspection. She has completed training to improve her child protection and safeguarding knowledge. In addition, the childminder has taken steps to inform Ofsted of all adults living and working in her home so that suitability checks can be completed. n The childminder explains how she will build strong and long-lasting relationships with the children she cares for. She understands the importance of supporting children's personal, social and emotional development. The childminder describes how she will give children praise and encouragement to support their confidence and self-esteem. She explains she will provide opportunities for children to interact with others in the community at the park and local playgroups. n The childminder understands how to use observation and assessment to identify the next steps in children's development. She discusses how she will provide

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opportunities that help children to build on their abilities to prepare them for the next stage in their learning. For example, the childminder will encourage children to learn to use the toilet and dress themselves independently. n The childminder understands the learning needs of young children. She discusses how she will plan activities to provide children with a broad learning experience. For example, the childminder explains she will plan messy play to develop children's finger muscle strength and shares stories to build children's vocabulary. n The childminder describes how she will form positive partnerships with parents. She explains how she will share information about children's development and makes suggestions for how parents can support their children at home. Parents say the childminder is extremely supportive and appreciate her flexibility. n The childminder understands the local support arrangements for children and

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families who need extra help. The childminder describes how she will signpost parents to local support services as and when required.

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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 EY491179 Local authority Lambeth Inspection number 10350413 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 5 Date of previous inspection 3 April 2024

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2015. She lives in the London Borough of Lambeth. The childminder provides care for children all year round, from 7.30am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays. The childminder holds a level 3 qualification in childcare.

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Inspection activities

n Although there were no children in the early age range present at the time of this inspection, there were children present who were over the age of five years. n The childminder showed the inspector around the premises and discussed how she ensures that they are safe and suitable. n The childminder and the inspector discussed how the childminder organises their early years provision, including the aims and rationale for their curriculum. n Children spoke to the inspector about what they enjoy doing while with the childminder. n The inspector observed the interactions between the childminder and children. n The inspector spoke to parents during the inspection and took account of their views. n The childminder provided the inspector with a sample of key documentation on request.

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20 February 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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20 February 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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