Childminder EY540275

This provision meets requirements

n The childminder understands the importance of developing a broad and ambitious curriculum. She describes how it will build on what children already know and can do, as well as what they need to learn next. She also explains how she will work with parents during the settling-in period to identify children's starting points. From there, she explains how she will begin to build their next steps. n The childminder recognises the importance of continuing to accurately observe and track children during their journey at the setting. She explains how this will help her to identify any gaps in children's learning and put in place plans to try and close these. The childminder also explains how she will work with parents to put in place any referrals that may be needed, to offer further support for children and families. n The childminder recognises the importance of having rules and boundaries in place to help children understand the expectations of the setting. The

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childminder describes how she will use positive reinforcements to help children understand the rules of play and begin to negotiate conflict independently as they grow. The childminder understands the importance of helping children learn to regulate their own emotions, learn how to express themselves and understand when they may need time in a quieter place in the setting when overstimulated. n The childminder understands the importance of providing children with opportunities to develop their skills of independence, and begin to make their own choices. The childminder describes the various ways in which she will do this, including promoting self-serving at mealtimes and encouraging even young babies to feed themselves. n The childminder recognises that working with parents is vitally important, as they are children's first and main carers. She explains how she will use the settling-in period to build relationships with parents. This will help ensure they

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work consistently together to support children's learning and development. She also explains how she will provide regular feedback, including ideas for how parents can extend learning at home. n The childminder understands the importance of being reflective in her practice and seeking the views of children and parents using her service. She plans to offer regular questionnaires and to have a suggestion box available. The childminder describes how she will collate this feedback to develop an improvement plan moving forward. n The childminder recognises the importance of continuing her own professional development by engaging in further training opportunities offered online and through the local authority. The childminder intends to work collaboratively with other childminders within the Lewisham area to share experiences and knowledge.

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This provision meets requirements

15 August 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 EY540275 Local authority Lewisham Inspection number 10392473 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 5 Number of children on roll 0 Date of previous inspection 27 August 2019

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2017 and lives in Catford, in the London Borough of Lewisham. She holds an early years qualification at level 5. The childminder is open from 7.30am to 6pm Monday to Friday, for most of the year. The childminder accepts early education funding for eligible children.

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Inspection activities

n The inspector viewed the provision and discussed the safety and suitability of the premises. n The childminder provided the inspector with a sample of key documentation on request. n The inspector and childminder held discussions around planning an ambitious curriuclum for children. n The childminder and the inspector held discussions around the childminder's knowledge of safeguarding.

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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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