Childminder EY546696

This provision meets requirements

n The childminder explains how she will provide a curriculum that includes children's interests and enhances their learning. She has a secure knowledge of child development. The childminder knows what skills and experiences are needed for different-aged children and how to prepare them for school. n The childminder recognises the importance of working in partnership with parents and carers and other professionals. She explains how she will ensure that communication is effective and help all children to receive the help they require to make good progress. n The childminder describes how she will support children's personal, social and emotional development. She plans to get to know children well from the start, helping them to settle and feel safe and secure. The childminder knows how to help children to learn about their emotions and increase their independence. n The childminder talks about supporting children to learn about healthy lifestyles.

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She plans to promote children's physical play activities and provide regular trips to the park. The childminder knows the importance of promoting good hygiene routines, providing healthy snacks and teaching children about cleaning their teeth. n The childminder explains how she plans to manage children's behaviour. She discusses how she will role model the behaviour she expects, and use praise and encouragement. The childminder describes how she will remind children of the rules and encourage them to be kind and share resources. n The childminder acknowledges the importance of providing an inclusive environment. She plans to support children who speak additional languages, alongside learning English. The childminder talks about how she will explore different cultural and religious festivals to help children to gain an understanding of the world around them. n The childminder has completed mandatory training and keeps her knowledge up

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to date. She intends to evaluate her practice by checking children's progress and reflecting on the service she provides. The childminder plans to seek feedback from parents to help her to make further improvements.

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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 EY546696 Local authority Southwark Inspection number 10407670 Type of provision Childminder

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Registers

Early Years Register, Compulsory 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 15 January 2020

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2017 and lives in the London Borough of Southwark. She operates all year round, from 8am to 5pm, Monday to Friday. The childminder holds an early years qualification at level 3.

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Inspection activities

n The childminder showed the inspector around the areas of her home used for childminding and discussed how she ensures that they are safe and suitable. n The childminder and inspector discussed how the childminder organises her provision and how she plans to provide the early years foundation stage curriculum. n The childminder and inspector held discussions about safeguarding and how the childminder plans to evaluates her practice. n The inspector looked at relevant documentation, including qualifications, her paediatric first-aid certificate and suitability checks.

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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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