Childminder EY307225

This provision meets requirements

n The childminder demonstrates a sound understanding of child protection procedures. She shows through discussion and in her documentation that she understands her role and responsibility to protect the children in her care. n The childminder understands how children learn and develop. She knows how to plan activities, conduct observations and assess children's progress. n The areas of the premises used for childminding are safe and secure. The childminder provides a welcoming home that enables children to explore their environment confidently and independently. n The childminder has a sufficient range of resources and equipment to support children's play and promote their learning. n The childminder understands the importance of providing healthy, nutritious meals and demonstrates an appropriate knowledge of how to support children so that they adopt healthy lifestyles. She is aware of how to help them to learn

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This provision meets requirements

good hygiene procedures, such as washing their hands before they eat and after touching the pet cat. n The childminder has an appropriate understanding of how to promote children's positive 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 demonstrates a commitment to improving the quality of her provision. For example, she completes training and intends to include parents' views in her self-evaluation.

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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 EY307225 Local authority Sutton Inspection number 10120181 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 5 Total number of places 3 Number of children on roll 0 Date of previous inspection 16 July 2015

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2005. She lives in Carshalton, in the London Borough of Sutton. She operates on Monday to Friday, from 8am to 6pm.

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Inspection activities

n The inspector discussed with the childminder how she intends to promote children's learning and development. n The inspector undertook a learning walk with the childminder to see the space available for childminding and some of the resources the childminder will use. n The inspector viewed relevant documentation, including evidence of the childminder's public liability insurance and paediatric first-aid qualification. n The inspector discussed the safeguarding and welfare requirements with the childminder and took into consideration the suitability checks.

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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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