Childminder EY384878

This provision meets requirements

n The childminder has a strong understanding of child development. She can confidently describe how to plan activities that promote children's learning. For example, the childminder demonstrates an understanding of how art and creative activities help children to learn a range of skills. n The childminder has attended training to support children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). She understands that some children need additional support with their learning. The childminder describes different approaches that will promote the learning of children with SEND. n The childminder describes how observing children in their play helps her to assess their skills. She understands how to set appropriate targets for children and identify gaps in their knowledge. The childminder knows it is important to share these milestones with parents and carers. n The childminder is committed to helping children to develop a love of learning.

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She knows that celebrating the achievements of individual children is important. The childminder describes how nurturing children's talents and interests helps them to set their own goals and aspirations. n The childminder understands that children need to learn to express their needs. She discusses a range of activities that promote children's language skills. For example, the childminder knows that regularly reading to children helps to promote their communication skills. n The childminder understands that spending time outside in the fresh air is important for children. She describes a range of physical skills that children need to learn. The childminder knows that being physically active supports children's health. n The childminder considers children's physical health when planning her menu. She understands that access to fresh and healthy foods helps children to become physically strong. n The childminder understands it is important to reflect on her practice. She knows

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This provision meets requirements

that strong communication with parents helps her to evaluate her provision. The childminder describes how listening to parents and children to take on board their ideas and suggestions is important.

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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 EY384878 Local authority Lewisham Inspection number 10398399 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 4 Date of previous inspection 18 October 2019

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2009 and lives in the London Borough of Lewisham. She operates her service all year round, from 8.30am to 7.30pm, Monday to Friday. The childminder offers government funded childcare.

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Inspection activities

n The childminder showed the inspector around the premises and discussed how she ensures that they are safe and suitable. n The childminder spoke to the inspector about how she will support children's learning and development, with a particular focus on communication and language. 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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