Childminder EY499842

Inspection date 9 January 2019 Previous inspection date Not applicable

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This provision meets requirements

n The childminder understands the possible signs and symptoms that would indicate that a child is at risk of harm. She knows the procedures to follow if she has concerns about a child's welfare or if an allegation is made against her or a member of her family. n The childminder demonstrates a sound understanding of keeping children safe. She ensures her home is free from hazards and explains how she would raise children's awareness of how to keep safe during their play and on outings. n The childminder knows how to support children's positive behaviour. She understands the importance of listening to children and encouraging them to share their feelings. n The childminder has a clear understanding of how to observe and assess children's learning through their activities. She explains how her resources would support children's learning and discusses her methods to check children are making progress. n The childminder knows the benefit of working in partnership with parents and other

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professionals to support children's development. The childminder has experience of caring for children with special educational needs and/or disabilities and children who speak English as an additional language, and understands the specific support these children require. n The childminder has attained childcare qualifications and knows how to evaluate the effectiveness of her provision. For example, she updated her knowledge of the new procedures for keeping children safe. In addition, she accesses information from independent research and online training.

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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 discussed the childminder's understanding of the educational programmes. n The inspector discussed the childminder's knowledge of the safeguarding and welfare requirements. n The inspector looked at the childminder's toys and resources and discussed how she will support children's learning. n The inspector discussed the childminder's policies and looked at documents that she

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intends to use when caring for early years children. n The inspector checked evidence of the childminder's qualifications and the suitability of adult members living in the household.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY499842 Local authority Croydon Inspection number 10060659 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 Not applicable

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The childminder registered in 2016 and lives in New Addington, in the London Borough of Croydon. The childminder works each weekday from 7.30am to 6pm throughout the year, except for family holidays.

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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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