Childminder in Merton

Inspection date 19 June 2019 Previous inspection date 18 February 2015

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This provision meets requirements

n The childminder has a suitable understanding of how to meet the safeguarding and welfare requirements. She is well-organised, and gathers all the required information to support children's welfare. n The childminder has an appropriate knowledge of early years learning and development requirements. She is aware of how she would assess and promote children's progress across the seven areas of learning. n The childminder provides a homely environment that is well-resourced. She has an appropriate awareness of how to provide quality learning experiences for all children. n The childminder demonstrates through discussion and documentation that she understands how to use risk assessments to ensure children play in a safe and healthy environment. n The childminder understands the importance of developing partnerships with parents. n The childminder has an appropriate knowledge of how to promote children's positive

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behaviour. She is aware of the need to give children clear and consistent boundaries for behaviour, and to teach them to be kind and respectful to others. n The childminder understands the importance of reflecting on her provision.

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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

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n The inspector talked with the childminder about her knowledge of early years learning and development requirements, including arrangements for assessing children's progress. n The inspector sampled a range of documents, and discussed the records and policies the childminder uses for childminding. n The inspector discussed the childminder's understanding of how to keep children safe. n The inspector checked the spaces and range of resources used for childminding purposes, and discussed the evaluations that the childminder uses to plan for improvements.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY287426 Local authority Merton Inspection number 10104752 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 5 - 9 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 0 Date of previous inspection 18 February 2015

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The childminder registered in 2004. She lives in Mitcham, located in the London Borough of Merton. She operates Monday to Friday from 3pm to 6pm, term time only.

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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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