Childminder in Merton

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 18 November 2016 9 March 2015

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This inspection: Met

Previous inspection: Requires Improvement

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The provision meets requirements

 The childminder understands how to use observations and assessments to monitor children's learning and development progress. She is aware of how to prepare them with the skills they need for their next stage of learning, including starting school.  The childminder has an up-to-date understanding of how to safeguard children. She knows how to identify and where to report any child protection concerns to protect children's welfare. She also demonstrates a good understanding of how to identify and minimise potential risks in her home.  The childminder is aware of the need to evaluate her provision and use this to help her identify her strengths and where she can improve her provision further.  The childminder understands the importance of helping children to develop respect for the similarities and differences of others.  The childminder understands the importance of developing strong relationships with

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The provision meets requirements

parents, staff at the school children attend and other professionals to help support children and meet their needs.

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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 observed all areas in the house available for minding children.  The inspector spoke to the childminder about her knowledge of the early years foundation stage requirements, including safeguarding and self-evaluation.  The inspector reviewed a sample of the childminder's documentation.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY347698 Local authority Merton Inspection number 1054648 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 2

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 9 March 2015

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2007. She lives in Morden in Surrey. She operates from Monday to Friday, 7.30am to 7pm, 48 weeks a year. There were no early years 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

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Telephone number

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Telephone number

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Telephone number

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