Childminder in Croydon

Inspection date 8 July 2019 Previous inspection date 23 October 2015

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This provision meets requirements

n The childminder understands the importance of supporting children to lead healthy lifestyles. For example, she plans to provide children with healthy food and opportunities to be active and exercise. n The childminder understands the importance of safeguarding children. She knows her responsibilities to follow the safeguarding procedures and how to report any concerns about children's welfare or allegations made. n The childminder understands how children learn. She is aware of the requirement to complete the progress check for children aged between two and three years and to provide parents with a written summary. The childminder understands how to use observation and assessment to help her plan activities to support children's progress. n The childminder understands the importance of working in partnership with parents, other providers and professionals to help meet all children's needs consistently.

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This provision meets requirements

n The childminder recognises the importance of supporting children's personal development to help them learn how to behave and make friends. n The childminder meets training requirements. She understands how to review and evaluate her practice to help her identify areas for improvement.

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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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This provision meets requirements

n The inspector viewed the areas of the childminder's home available for the care of children and discussed children's safety. n The inspector held discussions with the childminder about her understanding of safeguarding and children's learning and development. n The inspector looked at relevant paperwork, including the childminder's insurance certificate, Disclosure and Barring Service checks and the documentation she plans to use when caring for children. n The inspector checked evidence of the childminder's suitability and qualifications.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY341760 Local authority Croydon Inspection number 10104489 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 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 0 Date of previous inspection 23 October 2015

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2006 and lives in New Addington, in the London Borough of Croydon. She operates all year round from 8am to 6pm, Monday to Friday. The childminder provides funded early education for two-, three- and four-year-old children.

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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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