Childminder in Lambeth

This provision meets requirements

n The childminder understands the importance of providing children with a broad and ambitious curriculum that builds on what it is they need to learn next. The childminder describes how when children start with her, she will gather information from parents and spend time observing children to create accurate starting points for children. n The childminder recognises the importance of ensuring that once children's starting points are in place, she will regularly review the progress children are making to identify any gaps in children's learning. The childminder confidently describes how she will work with parents to try and bridge the gaps in children's learning, and if needed put in place referrals with the relevant agencies. n The childminder understands the importance of having high expectations for children, creating opportunities for them to develop their independence and make their own choices within the setting. The childminder describes the various

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ways in which she will do this, including pouring their own drinks and teaching them left and right as they put on their own shoes. n The childminder describes how she will have rules and boundaries in place within the setting to teach children the importance of being kind and respectful to each other. The childminder discusses how through interaction with others she will build children's confidence in different social situations. The childminder describes how she will develop children's emotional literacy with stories and mood boards. n The childminder is passionate about ensuring children have a healthy start to life. She describes how she will advocate to parents the importance of providing children with healthy balanced meals. The childminder describes how she will use baking activities and making smoothies to introduce new foods to children, and the benefit eating a variety of fruits and vegetables has on our bodies.

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This provision meets requirements

n The childminder recognises the importance of working in partnership with parents to provide a consistent approach to meet the needs of children. She describes how she will communicate verbally with them daily, provide a written diary and hold regular parent meetings to ensure they feel involved in their children's care. n The childminder understands the importance of providing children with an inclusive and respectful environment where they are valued as individuals, but also learn to work as part of a team. The childminder describes how she will use 'round the world' days to help children celebrate and embrace different festivals important to their peers. She discusses the various ways she will do this through cooking cultural foods and sharing songs and stories in children's home languages. n The childminder shares how she continues to invest in her own professional development by undertaking courses through the local authority and various

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This provision meets requirements

online platforms. The childminder describes how she reads widely and regularly communicates with other childcare professionals, ensuring she is kept up to date with best practice and changes in guidance.

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This provision meets requirements

1 April 2025 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 EY468545 Local authority Lambeth Inspection number 10359993 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 21 December 2018

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2013 and lives in West Norwood, in the London Borough of Lambeth. She operates from 7.30am until 6pm each weekday. The childminder holds a qualification at level 3. The childminder accepts early education fudning for eligible children.

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Inspection activities

n The childminder showed the inspector the premises and discussed how they ensure it is safe and suitable. n The inspector held discussions with the childminder around their knowledge of the learning and development requirements. n The childminder shared their knowledge of safeguarding with the inspector through discussion. 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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1 April 2025 1 April 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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