Childminder 124452

Inspection date 28 January 2019 Previous inspection date 27 January 2016

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This provision meets requirements

n The childminder undertakes self-evaluation and professional development. She understands the need to ensure her knowledge and skills are up to date and in line with the requirements of the early years foundation stage. She attends relevant training events offered by the local authority and through her role at a local nursery. n The childminder understands how to work in partnership with parents and other providers to meet children's learning needs. She has systems in place to gather detailed information about new starters and understands the need to use this information effectively to help settle young children in her care. n The childminder understands the learning and development requirements. She knows the importance of providing appropriate challenge to help children make progress and can give clear examples of how she would support children in their learning relative to their age and stage of development.

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This provision meets requirements

n The childminder understands the need to teach children how to behave well and to promote their awareness of equality and diversity. n The childminder is fully aware of her responsibilities to meet the safeguarding and welfare requirements. She knows the action to take if she had a concern about a child and regularly updates her safeguarding knowledge. n The childminder understands how to promote children's good health and well-being. She demonstrates that she knows how to plan healthy and varied meals. She understands the need to promote regular exercise and teach children good hygiene routines, such as washing their hands before meals.

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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 viewed areas of the home used for childminding. She talked with the childminder about the resources and equipment she would need if she were to care for young children. n The inspector viewed documents with regards to the qualifications of the childminder, first-aid certificates and information relating to the suitability of those living in the household.

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This provision meets requirements

n The inspector discussed the self-evaluation process for improving practice. n The inspector discussed with the childminder how she intends to deliver the educational programmes for children and how she will undertake observations, assessments and planning.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 124452 Local authority Croydon Inspection number 10062332 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 8 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 4 Date of previous inspection 27 January 2016

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The childminder registered in 1995 and lives in Thornton Heath, in the London Borough of Croydon. The childminder has a relevant qualification at level 3. The childminder works before and after school Monday to Friday, for 48 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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