Childminder in Croydon

This provision meets requirements

n The childminder describes how she will keep children safe in her home and when they are outdoors. She talks with confidence about the signs that may suggest a child is at risk and her understanding of the procedures to follow to protect children's welfare. n The childminder explains how she will implement the learning requirements. She understands how she will plan activities that stimulate children's imagination and challenge their thinking, using her wide range of resources. n The childminder knows how to encourage childen to behave well. For example, she displays posters that show her expectations of children's behaviour and she explains her range of approaches to give children additional support, adapting these to children's age and stage of development. n The childminder shows how she will support children to develop an awareness of health and hygiene. She understands the benefits that nutritious meals have on

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children's health, as well as helping them to develop good hygiene habits. n The childminder explains her understanding of the importance of sharing information with parents and other external partners to help support children's learning and development. n The childminder describes how she will raise children's awareness of safety. For example, she belongs to the 'traffic club', which will help children to recognise the hazards in crossing the road. n The childminder recognises the benefit of reflecting on her practice. She has documents that show that she regularly accesses training to support her existing skills. She maintains her paediatric first-aid qualification and safeguarding knowledge.

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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 EY416344 Local authority Croydon Inspection number 10104494 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 4 Number of children on roll 0 Date of previous inspection 12 November 2015

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2010. She lives in Purley, Surrey. The childminder has a childcare qualification at level 3. She offers care from Monday to Friday, all year round.

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Inspection activities

n The inspector discussed with the childminder her understanding of the educational programmes. n The inspector viewed the areas that are available for use when caring for children, both inside and outdoors. n The inspector discussed the safeguarding and welfare requirements with the childminder. n The inspector looked at the childminder's policies and documents. n The inspector checked evidence of the childminder's qualifications and the suitability of activities and resources for children.

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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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