Childminder in Sutton

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 16 July 2015 15 June 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 has a suitable range of toys to support children's progress across all areas of learning. She has attended courses relating to observing children during play. This enables her to plan activities that help them develop and learn.  The childminder understands her responsibility to keep children safe. She has completed training in child protection. This equips her with the correct procedures to follow if she has a concern about a child's welfare. The childminder is aware that she must share her written policies with parents when she cares for children who are older than those in the early years age range.  The childminder is aware of how to support children's health. She is able to guide children to practise personal hygiene, provides them with suitable meals and ensures they have sufficient exercise. The childminder holds a paediatric first-aid certificate and has procedures to follow in the event of an emergency. All documentation for efficient

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The provision meets requirements

recording of children's welfare is in place.  The childminder understands the importance of sharing information with parents. The childminder plans to provide parents with daily information that will help them to continue their children's learning at home.  The childminder keeps her knowledge up to date by attending essential training and she maintains current public liability insurance.

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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 saw areas the childminder will use for children's play inside and looked at the childminder's garden.  The inspector looked at a range of policies and documents that support children's welfare and safety.  The inspector had discussions with the childminder about her childminding activities, including how she safeguards children and promotes their learning and development.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY307225 Local authority Sutton Inspection number 827931 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 8 Total number of places 3 Number of children on roll 0

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 15 June 2009

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2005. She lives in the London Borough of Sutton. The childminder did not have children on roll at the time of 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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