Childminder in Merton

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 18 February 2015 3 February 2012

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This inspection: Met

Previous inspection: Satisfactory 3 The setting meets legal requirements for early years settings

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The provision meets requirements

 The childminder has a range of resources which are accessible and age appropriate to support children's learning and development.  The childminder is able to plan a range of activities according to children's next steps and interests, so that children progress and develop towards the early learning goals.  The childminder has knowledge of how to safeguard children and how to assess risks in the home to ensure children are kept safe.  The childminder understands how to promote children's health, develop their positive behaviour and help them to learn to keep themselves safe.  The childminder understands the need to drive improvement in her practice in order to raise standards and outcomes for children.  The childminder keeps up to date with training courses and continues her professional development to help her to meet the requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage.

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The provision meets requirements

There were no children 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 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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Inspection activities

 The inspector discussed and questioned practices and routines with childminder  The inspector looked at the childminder's documentation, including the policies she has regard to when childminding.  The inspector reviewed risk assessment practices.  The inspector viewed the areas of the home used for childminding.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY287426 Local authority Merton Inspection number 843657 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 0

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 3 February 2012

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2004. She lives in the London Borough of Merton. There is an enclosed garden available for outside play. There were no children on roll at the time of the inspection.

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Telephone number

This inspection was carried out by Ofsted 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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Telephone number

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Telephone number

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Telephone number

T: 0300 123 4234 Textphone: 0161 618 8524 E: enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk W: www.gov.uk/government/organisations/ofsted

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