Childminder in Croydon

This provision meets requirements

n The childminder has a secure understanding and knowledge of how to protect children's well-being. She can identify the signs that may cause concern and knows the procedures to follow to notify professionals of her concerns. n The childminder offers a welcoming homely environment. She knows how to provide a broad range of activities and resources for children of different ages and abilities. n The childminder is aware of assessment processes to identify children's starting points and to monitor their ongoing progress. She understands the importance of working closely with parents to regularly share this information, to enable consistent learning across the settings. n The childminder has suitable procedures in place to support her in assessing all areas of her home to check that it is safe. She has relevant equipment to support her in caring for children. n The childminder understands how to manage children's behaviour to help them

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This provision meets requirements

learn to share in their play and to respect others. n The childminder knows how to evaluate her practice to make improvements to support better outcomes for children.

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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 124365 Local authority Croydon Inspection number 10120205 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 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 0 Date of previous inspection 19 August 2015

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2004. She lives in South Norwood, in the London Borough of Croydon. The childminder operates all year round from 8am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for family holidays and bank holidays. The childminder holds a level 3 early years qualification.

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Inspection activities

n The inspector held discussions with the childminder about children's learning and development, assessment and safeguarding. n The inspector viewed the premises and observed the resources available for children's play. n The inspector sampled documentation, including the childminder's training certificates, insurance, and policies and procedures. n The inspector talked with the childminder about her self-evaluation process and how she plans to continue to make improvements.

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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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