Childminder in Merton

Inspection date 7 August 2018 Previous inspection date 21 July 2015

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This provision meets requirements

n The childminder has a good understanding of safeguarding and how to keep children safe. She discusses how to gather information from parents to support children's health and well-being. n The childminder describes the key areas of learning. She demonstrates how she plans activities to help support children's communication and language skills. The childminder demonstrates how she provides children with a wide range of activities to promote their understanding of different cultures in the wider community. n The childminder recognises the importance of supporting children's good behaviour. n The childminder describes how she creates opportunities for communication, language and understanding of numbers to help children to be ready for the next stage of their learning, including starting school. n The childminder continues her professional development. She understands the importance of regularly evaluating her practice to maintain the quality of her childcare.

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This 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. Inspection activities n The inspector reviewed documents, including policies and procedures. n The inspector discussed the childminder's understanding of safeguarding and her systems to keep children safe. n The inspector observed the premises and reviewed the resources on offer to children. n The inspector spoke with the childminder throughout the inspection. n The inspector looked at evidence of the suitability of adults living on the premises.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 137924 Local authority Merton Inspection number 10060270 Type of provision Childminder

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Registers

Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Day care type Childminder Age range of children 0 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 0 Date of previous inspection 21 July 2015

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The childminder registered in 1997. She lives in Morden, in the London Borough of Merton. The childminder works Monday to Friday throughout the year.

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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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