Childminder in Croydon

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 5 September 2017 9 October 2014

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The provision meets requirements

 The childminder offers a safe and welcoming environment for children. She shows an understanding of her responsibility to keep children safe and protect them from harm. She understands how to recognise and report any child protection concerns.  The childminder knows how to promote children's good health. She describes how she teaches children about nutrition and simple personal hygiene routines.  The childminder recognises the importance of working closely with parents and other settings that children attend. She describes how she shares information and helps parents continue their children's learning at home.  The childminder knows how to plan activities to support children's learning and help them make progress. She understands how to assess children's development and prepare them for school.  The childminder understands how to help children behave well and get along together.  The childminder recognises the importance of evaluating her practice and continually

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The provision meets requirements

developing her knowledge and skills, for instance, she attends regular training.

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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 talked to the childminder about how she will keep children safe and protect them from potential harm.  The inspector discussed with the childminder how she will meet children's individual needs and plan for their learning.  The inspector looked at a selection of the records the childminder keeps when childminding.  The inspector looked around the areas of the childminding premises that will be used by children.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY409211 Local authority Croydon Inspection number 1071274 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 0

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 9 October 2014

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2010. She works with another childminder at her co- childminder's home within the London Borough of Croydon. She cares for children from 3pm to 6.30pm, Monday to Friday, during term time. The childminder holds a relevant childcare qualification at level 3.

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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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