Chalmers, Dorothy Lomokwor

Chalmers, Dorothy Lomokwor

Unique reference number (URN): EY360948 Address: 18 Bath Terrace, LONDON, SE1 6QE Type: Childminder Registered with Ofsted: 04/09/2007 Registers: EYR, CCR, VCR Registered person: Chalmers, Dorothy Lomokwor

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Leadership and governance Expected standard

The childminder demonstrates secure knowledge of how she would implement a broad and balanced curriculum based on children's individual starting points. She explains how observation and assessment would inform next steps and how she would review children's progress to identify any gaps in learning. She gathers detailed information from parents during settling in and works in partnership with them to promote consistency, such as supporting toileting, communication targets and independence skills. This approach is intended to help children feel secure and make steady progress.

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Leadership and governance Expected standard

The childminder uses reflection and self-evaluation to review the effectiveness of her provision. Since the previous inspection, she has adapted her planning to include more purposeful learning experiences and increased opportunities for independence and outdoor learning. For example, she embeds self-care routines and supports children to develop self- regulation skills. She maintains effective systems for safeguarding, health and safety and record-keeping. She maintains her professional knowledge through ongoing professional development and discussion with others to enhance her understanding of child development and improve her practice.

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Leadership and governance Expected standard

The childminder, through discussion, demonstrates suitable knowledge and understanding of inclusive practice and early intervention. She explains how she would work in partnership with parents and external professionals to support children with special educational needs and/or disabilities. She describes how, in the past, she identified developmental delays through observation and ongoing assessment and adapted the environment to ensure children could access learning and participate meaningfully.

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Compulsory Childcare Register requirements

This setting has met the requirements of the compulsory part of the Childcare Register.

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Register

When we check if settings meet the Compulsory Childcare Register requirements, they can have the following outcomes:

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Voluntary Childcare Register requirements

This setting has met the requirements of the voluntary part of Childcare Register.

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Register

When we check if settings meet the Voluntary Childcare Register requirements, they can have the following outcomes:

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Address:

Registered person: Chalmers, Dorothy Lomokwor

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Address:

Operating hours: Monday,Tuesday,Wednesday,Thursday,Friday : 08:00 - 09:00,Monday,Tuesday,Wednesday,Thursday,Friday : 15:30 - 18:00

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About this inspection

The inspector spoke with the childminder during the inspection.

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About this inspection

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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About this inspection

There were no early years children present and/or on roll at the time of this inspection. The findings in this report are based on evidence gathered from discussions with leaders and an inspection of the premises, equipment, and any relevant documentation. When there are no early years children present, inspectors only evaluate and grade leadership and governance as there is no reliable evidence on which to assess the impact on children of other evaluation areas.

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Facts and figures used on inspection

This data was available to the inspector at the time of the inspection.

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Exceptional

Practice is exceptional: of the highest standard nationally. Other settings can learn from it.

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Strong standard

The setting reaches a strong standard. Leaders are working above the standard expected of them.

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Expected standard

The setting is fulfilling the expected standard of education and/or care. This means they are following the standard set out in statutory and non ‑ statutory legislation and the professional standards expected of them.

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Needs attention

The expected standards are not met but leaders are likely able to make the necessary improvements.

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Urgent improvement

The setting needs to make urgent improvements to provide the expected standard of education and/or care. services providing education and skills for children and learners of all ages, and inspects and regulates services that care for children and young people.

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Urgent improvement

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Urgent improvement

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Urgent improvement

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Urgent improvement

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