Childminder in Croydon

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 27 February 2017 7 November 2014

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The provision meets requirements

 The childminder understands how to keep children safe. For example, she includes in her risk assessment how children will access and use the trampoline.  The childminder understands how to protect children and how to report any safeguarding concerns she may have about children's welfare.  The childminder recognises the importance of teaching children and providing them with suitable activities that support their learning. She appreciates the value of working with parents and other providers to help children to achieve their goals.  The childminder knows how to help children to develop positive attitudes towards others. She describes how she will encourage positive behaviour.  The childminder understands how to support children's awareness of keeping healthy. For example, involving them in food preparation and encourage healthy exercise.  The childminder explains how she reviews her practice and her understanding of

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The provision meets requirements

developing her service further through reflection and accessing training, for example.

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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 her understanding of the educational programmes.  The inspector looked at a selection of documentation, including policies, procedures and information for parents.  The inspector checked evidence of the childminder's qualifications and the suitability of toys and resources for children.  The inspector read the childminder's self-evaluation and discussed her plans for improvement.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY366210 Local authority Croydon Inspection number 1070945 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 2

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 7 November 2014

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2008. She lives in the London Borough of Croydon. The childminder offers flexible care between the hours of 7.30am to 6pm during week days throughout the year. There were no children on roll in the early years age group 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

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Telephone number

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Telephone number

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Telephone number

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