Childminder in Croydon

Inspection date 4 September 2018 Previous inspection date 26 April 2018

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This inspection: Met

Previous inspection: Not met (with enforcement)

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This provision meets requirements

n The childminder has a secure knowledge and understanding of safeguarding policies and procedures. She has used a variety of resources, such as training and online information, to update her safeguarding knowledge. The childminder is able to recognise various concerns about children's welfare and the procedures to follow to keep them safe. n The childminder knows how to plan a range of activities for children that meet their individual learning and development needs. The childminder has systems to assess and monitor children's progress. n The childminder has systems in place to ensure that her premises are safe for children. She understands the importance of carrying out risk assessments both of the premises and when taking children on outings. n The childminder understands the value of working with parents and other professionals to ensure that children's individual needs are met. n The childminder has made significant improvements to meet the requirements since

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This provision meets requirements

the last inspection and has an action plan in place to improve further.

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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 and childminder discussed the policies and procedures that she uses when caring for children. n The inspector discussed with the childminder how she shares information with parents and other professionals about their children's care, learning and development. n The inspector looked at the space used for caring for children and the range of resources and equipment available to meet the needs of children who may attend.

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This provision meets requirements

n The inspector observed records of how the childminder meets the educational programmes for children across the seven areas of learning.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY547485 Local authority Croydon Inspection number 10070828 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 26 April 2018

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The childminder registered in 2017. She lives in South Norwood, South London. The childminder works Monday to Friday for 50 weeks of 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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