Childminder EY264436

This provision meets requirements

n The childminder has a confident knowledge of child protection. She understands the signs that may indicate a child's welfare is at risk and knows what to do if she has concerns. The childminder ensures her knowledge of safeguarding is up to date. She knows what to do if a child had an accident and in the event of an emergency. n The childminder understands the importance of completing assessments on children. She describes how her curriculum provides a suitable range of learning experiences to help children make progress in their development. n The childminder knows how young children learn and how to support their development. She recognises ways to monitor children's progress to help close any gaps in their learning. n The childminder describes her methods to support children's positive behaviour and attitude to learning, such as being tolerant, kind and respectful to others. n The childminder understands how to evaluate her service. She knows how to

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maintain her skills and knowledge, for example, through training. n The childminder understands the importance of working in partnership with parents and other professionals, and knows how she would provide continuity in children's care and learning. n The childminder understands how to prepare meals according to children's dietary needs and wishes, and help them make healthy choices in their eating.

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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.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY264436 Local authority Croydon Inspection number 10120682 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 to 0 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 0 Date of previous inspection 19 July 2016

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2004. She lives in Thornton Heath, in the London Borough of Croydon. The childminder operates Monday to Friday all year round. The childminder holds a childcare qualification at level 3.

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Inspection activities

n The inspector and childminder completed a learning walk and viewed all areas that would be used when caring for children. n The inspector discussed with the childminder how she intends to deliver the curriculum. n A meeting was held with the childminder to discuss how she reviews the quality and effectiveness of her setting and her knowledge of keeping children safe from harm. n The inspector looked at and discussed a range of records with the childminder, including policies and procedures, evidence of qualifications and her suitability and that of household members.

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We carried out this inspection 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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