Childminder in Merton

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 24 August 2015 7 December 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. She also understands how to provide a good balance of child-led and planned activities, using a good range of resources.  The childminder holds a current paediatric first-aid certificate and understands how to react in the event of an accident or emergency.  The childminder has public liability insurance and understands how to carry out effective risk assessments inside the home and on outings to keep children safe.  The childminder understands how to promote children's well-being and welfare. She knows the procedures for notifying Ofsted of relevant matters and has attended safeguarding training. She has a suitable understanding of the signs that may cause her concern and the reporting procedures to follow.  The childminder has met the action and recommendations set at the previous inspection. She understands the importance of reflecting on her practice when caring

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The provision meets requirements

for children and keeping up-to-date with requirements.  The childminder understands her responsibility to work in partnership with parents and other early years settings, to ensure she meets children's individual care and learning needs.  The childminder is committed to continual professional development and understands the need to regularly attend training to develop her skills.

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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 with the childminder how she intends to meet the safeguarding and welfare requirements.  The inspector discussed with the childminder how she intends to deliver the educational programmes for children.  The inspector discussed record keeping, and the policies and procedures that the childminder will follow when caring for children.  The inspector had a tour of the parts of the premises that the childminder uses for childminding.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 137866 Local authority Merton Inspection number 846492 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 7 December 2009

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2000. She lives in Wimbledon, in the London Borough of Merton. She normally operates each weekday throughout most of the year. 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

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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