Childminder in Lewisham

This provision does not meet requirements

n The childminder considers risks outside of the setting and teaches children to learn about road safety. She ensures that children wear high-visibility jackets on outings to support effective oversight. However, at home the childminder has not ensured that fire safety equipment is easily accessible in the kitchen, which does not support children's safety. n The childminder demonstrates a secure understanding of child protection issues and knows procedures to follow if she has concerns about a child's welfare. She ensures her safeguarding and first-aid training are kept up to date. However, the childminder has not maintained accurate records of attendance, which is a breach of the requirements. n The childminder explains how to promote children's learning and development. She explains how she will observe children's development to plan for their next steps. Children are supported to follow their interests, such as using construction

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to make models. There is a well-resourced book area to support children's enjoyment of stories and reading. n The childminder describes how children learn about healthy lifestyles. Children have regular opportunities to be outdoors during visits to local parks. They benefit from physical activities, such as building coordination as they navigate climbing equipment. The childminder ensures children have healthy snacks, such as fruit, however, she does not maintain required information about children's health and dietary needs. n The childminder explains how she positively manages children's behaviour. She describes how children learn about expectations, such as 'sharing is caring'. Children are encouraged to take turns and learn respect for each other. The childminder offers a gradual settling-in process to support children to settle and to build their emotional security. n Through discussion, the childminder explained how she would support children

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who speak English as an additional language. She explained how she would incorporate some key words and phrases into the routines to help children to develop their communication skills. n The childminder has considered some areas to focus on to make further improvements to her setting. Recent training on prioritising early childhood development has helped her to assess the curriculum offered and activity provision available.

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This provision does not meet 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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Due date

maintain information about each child's dietary needs and health requirements 31/07/2025

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ensure appropriate fire control equipment is located accessibly and in working order 31/07/2025

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Due date

maintain an accurate daily record of the names of children being cared for on the premises, their hours of attendance, and the names of each child's key person. 31/07/2025

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY472823 Local authority Lewisham Inspection number 10414406 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 8 Date of previous inspection 22 October 2021

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2013 and lives in the London Borough of Lewisham. She provides before- and after-school care and also operates during school holiday periods. The childminder holds a level 3 qualification in childcare and she sometimes works with assistants.

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Inspection activities

n The childminder showed the inspector the areas of the premises that children use and discussed the equipment and resources available. n The inspector discussed with the childminder how she delivers the curriculum for children and the observation, assessment and planning arrangements. n The inspector discussed the safeguarding and welfare requirements with the childminder. 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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