Childminder in Croydon

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 24 August 2015 Not applicable

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This inspection: Met

Previous inspection: Not applicable The setting meets legal requirements for early years settings

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The provision meets requirements

 The childminder provides a safe and welcoming environment for children. A suitable variety of resources are available for children to play with.  The childminder understands how to assess any risks in her home and makes sure precautions are in place according to children's age and needs. She is familiar with possible signs of child abuse or neglect, and understands the steps to take if she has concerns about a child's welfare.  The childminder understands how to promote children's good health and well-being. She knows how to plan suitable meals and to store and prepare food that parents bring appropriately. She talks to parents before children start so that she is familiar with children's individual needs.  The childminder understands the records that she is required to keep for childminding.  The childminder knows how to provide a range of experiences for children to support their learning and development. She understands how to assess children's development

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The provision meets requirements

and plan activities that will help them make progress in their learning.  The childminder understands the importance of working in partnership with parents. She provides parents with regular feedback about children's progress and care.  The childminder shows a positive attitude to continually developing her skills, for example by attending local training to keep up to date with current early years practice.

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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 talked to the childminder about how she intends to meet children's individual care needs.  The inspector looked around the home.  The inspector talked to the childminder about how she will keep children safe and protect them from potential harm.  The inspector discussed with the childminder how she intends to meet children's learning and development needs.  The inspector talked to the childminder about the records she keeps when she is childminding.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY448382 Local authority Croydon Inspection number 893359 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 Not applicable

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2012. She lives in Croydon, in the London Borough of Croydon. There were no 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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