Childminder in Lewisham

This provision does not meet requirements

n The childminder does not have a valid paediatric first-aid certificate, which is a requirement of her registration. This is a breach of the requirements of the early years foundation stage and means that up-to-date training on how to respond to a first-aid emergency is not in place. n The childminder explains how she will provide a range of resources and activities to support the delivery of the early years foundation stage curriculum. This includes teaching children self-care and independence skills, alongside opportunities to develop their communication and language. The childminder intends to use books, singing and rhymes and teach the children sign language. n In discussion, the childminder demonstrates her understanding of teaching children about healthy lifestyle choices. She plans to offer daily outings and provide nutritious meals that celebrate different cultures. She describes her plans to support children with skills for later life, such as good manners and

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confidence, in preparation for school. n The childminder recognises the importance of working closely with parents to support children. She explains her intended processes for communicating with them, which include a newsletter and a communication book to share updates. She will meet with parents regularly to discuss children's progress. n The childminder ensures the premises are safe and suitable for children and plans to complete daily checks on the environment. The childminder is committed to providing an inclusive environment and plans to ensure all children feel included. n The childminder plans to use children's interests to help them develop a positive attitude to learning. She explains how she will manage children's behaviour by talking to them at an appropriate level and rewarding positive behaviour. She will model respectful and kind behaviour to children so they can learn these skills to use every day.

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n Through discussion, the childminder describes several networks of support that she is part of with other childminders, where ideas for learning are exchanged. She maintains links with the local authority early years advisors.

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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

obtain a full current paediatric first-aid certificate and maintain this at all times. 17/05/2025

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY463093 Local authority Lewisham Inspection number 10380499 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 12 June 2019

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2013. She lives in Sydenham, in the London Borough of Lewisham. The childminder holds an appropriate childcare qualification at level 3. She provides care from 7am to 6pm all year round. She provides government funded early education places for children aged nine months and above.

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Inspection activities

n The childminder showed the inspector the premises 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 early years foundation stage curriculum. n The inspector looked at relevant documentation provided by the childminder.

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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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Inspection activities

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