Childminder in Lambeth

This provision meets requirements

n The childminder is ambitious about what he wants children to achieve and how he will support this. The childminder is able to describe his curriculum for the different areas of learning. For example, he will support early communication skills through reading books and role modelling language. The childminder's routine includes spending lots of time outdoors. This is to support children's physical skills and awareness of the local community. He includes access to music, games, dance and languages in his curriculum. This helps children to have a broad range of experiences. n The childminder demonstrates a good understanding of how to manage children's behaviours. He describes how he will role model good manners and the benefits of positive affirmations. This will support children to be self- confident and learn about being respectful. n The childminder understands working in partnership with parents. When children

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start, he gathers information about their likes and dislikes. This helps the childminder to understand children's interests and to support their learning. The childminder shares children's progress with parents. n The childminder has suitable premises to meet the needs of children. The childminder undertakes risk assessments. This includes for outings which helps to keep children safe. The childminder understands his responsibilities with regards to child protection. He has good knowledge of the possible signs and indicators that a child might be at risk of harm. The childminder described how he keeps children safe when using the internet and digital technology. n The childminder attends local authority training and uses online resources to continue his professional learning. These help to update his knowledge so he can keep children safe and support their development. The childminder has a positive and reflective approach to his learning.

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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 EY540985 Local authority Lambeth Inspection number 10368041 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 3 Number of children on roll 2 Date of previous inspection 6 March 2019

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2016. He provides childcare from 6am to 7.30pm on Monday to Friday, all year round. He lives in the London borough of Lambeth.

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Inspection activities

n The childminder showed the inspector the areas of the home used for childminding and discussed how they ensure 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 The inspector discussed with the childminder how he works in partnership with parents. n The childminder provided the inspector with a sample of key documentation on request. n The inspector had discussions with the childminder about his understanding of how to safeguard children.

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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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