Childminder in Merton

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 5 April 2018 23 November 2015

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The provision does not meet requirements

 The childminder is unable to verify documentation during the inspection, as required, due to a recent house move. In particular, her paediatric first-aid certificate, public liability insurance certificate and suitability checks.  The childminder recognises the importance of self-evaluation. She knows where to seek advice and support to improve her practice and promote good outcomes for children.  The childminder knows what to do if she has any safeguarding concerns about a child's welfare and the reporting procedures to follow. She understands her responsibility to keep children safe from harm.  The childminder understands how to support children's learning and development. She knows how to help children to make progress and prepare them for school. She knows how to encourage children to behave well and value each other's differences.  The childminder recognises the importance of working in partnership with parents and

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The provision does not meet requirements

other professionals. She knows that working in partnership with them supports children's care, learning and development.

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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 all records are easily accessible and readily available for inspection, in particular the paediatric first-aid certificate, public liability insurance certificate and suitability checks. 31/05/2018

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Inspection activities

 The inspector had a tour of the premises with the childminder and viewed the areas normally used for childminding purposes.  The inspector spoke to the childminder about her understanding of the legal requirements, including how she will support children's learning and development.  The inspector discussed with the childminder the daily activities and resources she would provide for children of different ages.  The inspector discussed with the childminder her understanding of safeguarding children and what she would do if she had a concern about a child's welfare.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY439214 Local authority Merton Inspection number 1131730 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 23 November 2015

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2011. She lives in Mitcham, in the London Borough of Merton. The childminder is available to care for children Monday to Friday from 8am until 6pm throughout the year. The childminder holds a NNEB qualification.

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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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