Childminder 124762

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 21 March 2016 29 April 2011

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The provision does not meet requirements

 The childminder does not have a sufficient understanding of how to identify the possible signs and symptoms which may indicate that a child is at risk of harm. Furthermore, she does not know the procedures for reporting such concerns locally, to help safeguard children. This is also a breach of the Childcare Register.  The childminder does not hold public liability insurance. This is also a breach of the associated requirements of the Childcare Register.  The childminder does not understand how to identify where she does not meet requirements.  The childminder understands the need to work with parents to meet children's individual physical and learning needs, and to help to prepare children for school.  The childminder understands how to provide a range of resources to meet the individual needs of children and to promote their progress, whatever their backgrounds, ages and abilities.  The childminder knows how to promote children's good health and the need to provide

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The provision does not meet requirements

a clean environment for children's play. She understands the need to provide children with daily outdoor activities.  The childminder knows the need to promote children's personal, social and emotional development, including their ability to understand those who differ from themselves.

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The provision does not meet 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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What the setting needs to do to improve further

To meet the requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage and the Childcare Register the provider must:

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Due Date

 ensure sufficient knowledge and understanding of safeguarding children, including the different types of abuse and neglect, and how to respond to and report any concerns about a child's welfare 30/04/2016

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Due Date

 obtain and maintain public liability insurance. 31/03/2016

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Inspection activities

 The inspector had discussions with the childminder about her understanding of how to safeguard children and to promote their learning.  The inspector looked at a range of relevant documentation and discussed this with the childminder.  The inspector viewed all areas, equipment and resources available for childminding.  The inspector checked evidence of the suitability of the childminder to work with children.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 124762 Local authority Croydon Inspection number 846264 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 6 Number of children on roll 1

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 29 April 2011

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 1992. She lives in South Norwood, in the London Borough of Croydon. She provides care for most of the year on weekdays from 7.30am to 7pm. There were no early years children on roll at the time of this 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

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Telephone number

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Telephone number

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Telephone number

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