Childminder EY451732

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 16 February 2016 Not applicable

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The provision meets requirements

 The childminder understands the need to provide a variety of interesting activities, toys and resources to help children progress in their learning, whatever their ages, abilities and backgrounds.  The childminder understands the importance of checking children's progress, and of sharing this information with parents to involve them in their children's learning.  The childminder knows the need to meet children's physical needs and to promote healthy lifestyles. For example, she understands how to provide children with nutritious meals and opportunities for daily outdoor experiences.  The childminder keeps up to date with all new legislation, including safeguarding procedures. She knows the agencies to contact if she has concerns about a child's welfare.  The childminder understands the need to help children behave well. For example, she knows how to offer praise and to teach children to get on with others who are different

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The provision meets requirements

from themselves.  The childminder knows how to keep children safe. She understands the importance of regular risk assessment of her home and she has an evacuation procedure.  The childminder understands the importance of sharing information with her assistant, and of evaluating her service to decide how to improve it.

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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 looked at the areas, resources and toys available for children.  The inspector talked with the childminder to assess her understanding of safeguarding, and how children learn and develop.  The inspector looked at a sample of paperwork including the childminder's training certificates and background-suitability documents.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY451732 Local authority Croydon Inspection number 930382 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 0 - 8 Total number of places 4 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 South London. The childminder is available for work from 7.30am to 6pm each weekday, throughout 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

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Telephone number

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