Childminder in Croydon

Inspection date 18 January 2019 Previous inspection date 29 August 2014

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This provision meets requirements

n The childminder demonstrates an understanding of the potential risks posed to children. She knows what action to take if children's welfare is compromised and involves relevant agencies if wider safeguarding concerns arise. She has developed policies and procedures to inform her practice and shares them effectively with parents. n The childminder describes how she intends to works with parents to meet the individual needs of children. She plans to gather information about what children know and can do from the start, and share information about their progress and support parents to help learning at home. n The childminder recognises the importance of working in partnership with others. She describes how she will observe and assess children's learning and involve parents and other professionals if children do not progress as expected. n The childminder explains how she intends to reinforce children's understanding of how

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to keep themselves safe. She plans to provide opportunities for active play outdoors and use resources in her local community to enhance children's learning experiences. n The childminder completes training to keep up to date and uses her links with other practitioners to help develop her service.

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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 reviewed documentation, including policies and procedures, and evidence of appropriate liability insurance for the childminder's home and vehicle. n The inspector discussed with the childminder how she intends to deliver the educational programmes for children and undertake observation, assessment and planning. n The inspector discussed the safeguarding and welfare requirements with the

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childminder and looked at documents relating to children's safety and health. n The inspector looked at the resources and areas of the childminder's home that children use.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY471612 Local authority Croydon Inspection number 10083336 Type of provision Childminder

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Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Day care type Childminder Age range of children 0 - 8 Total number of places 3 Number of children on roll 0 Date of previous inspection 29 August 2014

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The childminder registered in 2014. She lives in the South Norwood area of the London Borough of Croydon. The childminder operates a service Monday to Friday, all year round.

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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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