Childminder in Croydon

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 15 April 2015 13 March 2009

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This inspection: Met

Previous inspection: Good 2 The setting meets legal requirements for early years settings

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The provision meets requirements

 The childminder understands the learning and development requirements, and talks confidently about the kind of activities that she would provide for children. She demonstrates an understanding of how to use assessment to plan appropriate activities for children.  The childminder's home is safe and secure. She carries out regular risk assessments both indoors and outdoors, and shows an understanding of how to support children to stay safe in the environment.  The childminder shows good knowledge of how to safeguard children and has a clear safeguarding procedure.  The childminder knows about how to support children with special educational needs and understands the importance of working closely with other professionals so that children make good progress.  The childminder understands the importance of involving parents in the children's learning and of sharing observations with them.  The childminder is able to identify where her strengths lie and where she needs more

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The provision meets requirements

support. She uses training courses and peer support to improve her skills and knowledge.

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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 toured the premises.  The inspector discussed with the childminder how she intends to deliver the educational programmes.  The inspector discussed with the childminder how she will keep children safe.  The inspector viewed evidence of the qualifications of the childminder and a sample of policies and documents.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 158919 Local authority Croydon Inspection number 846758 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 8

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 13 March 2009

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Telephone number

The childminder has been registered since 2001. She lives with her husband and four children. The family has a pet dog. There were no children in the early years age range 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

procedures set out in the guidance ‘Complaints procedure: raising concerns and making complaints about Ofsted’, which is available from Ofsted’s website: www.gov.uk/government/organisations/ofsted. If you would like Ofsted to send you a copy of the guidance, please telephone 0300 123 4234, or email enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk. achieve excellence in the care of children and young people, and in education and skills for learners of all ages. It regulates and inspects childcare and children's social care, and inspects the Children and Family Court Advisory Support Service (Cafcass), schools, colleges, initial teacher training, work-based learning and skills training, adult and community learning, and education and training in prisons and other secure establishments. It assesses council children’s services, and inspects services for looked after children, safeguarding and child protection.

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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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