Childminder in Croydon

Inspection date 25 January 2019 Previous inspection date Not applicable

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This provision meets requirements

n The childminder demonstrates a secure understanding of how to keep children safe and the procedures to follow if she has any concerns about a child's welfare. n The childminder displays an awareness of the importance of forming partnerships with parents and other professionals to ensure children's individual needs are met. n The childminder knows how to carry out risk assessments to identify and minimise hazards to children in her home and outdoors. Her home is safe and suitable for children. n The childminder understands how to plan a variety of enjoyable and interesting activities to help children to learn and develop new skills. n The childminder describes how to support children to develop a positive self-identity and how to help them to learn about each other's similarities and differences. n The childminder demonstrates an understanding of how to foster children's emotional and physical well-being. She knows how to promote positive behaviour and how to

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This provision meets requirements

support children to make healthy food choices and adopt active lifestyles. n The childminder knows how to monitor and reflect on her practice. For instance, she attends training to keep her knowledge up to date and to help to identify future improvements.

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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 talked to the childminder about the learning and development requirements. n The inspector discussed how the childminder keeps children safe and her understanding of the other welfare requirements. n The inspector looked at essential documentation, including evidence of suitability checks, the childminder's first-aid certificate and insurance. n The inspector viewed the parts of the childminder's home used for childminding.

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This provision meets requirements

n The inspector spoke to the childminder about how she evaluates the quality of her provision.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY490086 Local authority Croydon Inspection number 10089577 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 - 9 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 1 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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The childminder registered in 2016 and lives in Beckenham. The childminder works Monday to Friday from 8.30am until 6pm 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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