Childminder in Sutton

Inspection date 26 June 2019 Previous inspection date 7 March 2016

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This provision meets requirements

n The childminder offers a welcoming, stimulating, home-from-home childcare service to help promote children's emotional well-being. n The childminder knows how to plan a variety of activities and experiences to meet the different ages of children and to help support their learning. She understands the importance of monitoring children's progress to help identify any gaps in their learning. n The childminder recognises the importance of physical exercise and healthy lifestyles. She says children have plenty of time outdoors. For example, children feed ducks at the local river and visit a local community garden. n The childminder understands the importance of continually evaluating her childcare service. She regularly reviews her policies and procedures in line with current legislation and guidance. n The childminder understands how to keep children safe. She regularly up dates her safeguarding and child protection knowledge. She is very clear about what she would

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do if she had a concern about a child's safety and the local procedures to report her concerns. n The childminder recognises the importance of having positive relationships with parents and staff at other settings that children also attend. She has systems in place to regularly meet with parents and teaching staff to effectively support children's continuity in care and learning.

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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 had a tour of parts of the premises used for childminding. n The inspector discussed with the childminder her understanding of requirements and how she will support children's learning and care. n The inspector viewed relevant documentation, including the childminder's public liability insurance, safeguarding policy and procedures, and paediatric first-aid qualification.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY424267 Local authority Sutton Inspection number 10104840 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 3 - 11 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 6 Date of previous inspection 7 March 2016

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The childminder registered in 2011. She lives in Carshalton, Surrey. She holds an appropriate childcare qualification at level 3 and operates from Monday to Friday, before and after school, during 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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