Childminder in Lewisham

This provision meets requirements

n The childminder has a thorough understanding of her duties and obligations in protecting the children in her care. She discusses various concerns, including female genital mutilation and radicalisation, and explains the process for reporting any worries about the children in her care. Additionally, the childminder understands the importance of conducting regular risk assessments and maintaining up-to-date safeguarding and first-aid training n The childminder demonstrates a solid understanding of child development. She explains how she will carefully assesses each child's starting point, closely observe their progress and plan the next steps in their learning. The childminder understands the importance of building effective partnerships with parents and carers and other professionals to support children with a consistent approach to achieving their goals. n The childminder shows an awareness of her responsibility to complete a written

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summary of children's progress when they are aged between two and three years. She understands the requirement to share these with parents. n The childminder explains how she will help children with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND). She discusses how she will observe children to find any areas where they need additional support in their learning and development. The childminder also describes how she will create activities tailored to children's specific needs. n The childminder explains how she will promote children's positive behaviour. She describes how she will support children to share and solve problems together. The childminder discusses how she will role model and encourage kindness between children. n The childminder talks about the importance of good hygiene practices with children. For example, she will teach them to wash their hands after using the toilet and before eating. The childminder explains she will also promote healthy

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lifestyles by encouraging children to make healthy choices by teaching them about healthy and unhealthy food. n The childminder understands the importance of working in partnership with parents. She explains how she will support parents through discussing children's development and giving them information about other professionals, such as speech and language therapists. The childminder discusses how she will share activities and approaches to support continuity in children's learning at home. n The childminder regularly improves her skills and knowledge by attending required training and webinars from various providers and the local authority. She explains this keeps her informed and her skills up to date.

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This provision meets requirements

21 May 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 EY537912 Local authority Lewisham Inspection number 10380427 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 4 Number of children on roll 2 Date of previous inspection 10 June 2019

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2016. She lives in Brockley, South East London. The childminder operates all year round, from 8am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for family holidays and bank holidays.

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Inspection activities

n The childminder spoke to the inspector about her intentions for children's learning. n The childminder showed the inspector around the premises and discussed how she ensures that they are safe and suitable. 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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21 May 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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