Childminder in Croydon

This provision does not meet requirements

n The childminder has not undertaken any professional development since the last inspection, or kept up to date with changes in the early years foundation stage (EYFS) requirements and inspection guidance. Consequently, there are a number of breaches to requirements of the EYFS that could put children at risk of harm and/or have a negative impact on their learning and well-being. For example, the childminder does not fully understand her responsibility to notify Ofsted of changes that may affect her suitability to remain registered. In addition, the childminder does not have appropriate insurance in place, as required. n The childminder does not have sufficient knowledge and understanding of safeguarding to adequately protect children from harm. This includes not having sufficient understanding of wider safeguarding issues, such as extremism. The childminder lacks knowledge and understanding of the procedures to follow

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This provision does not meet requirements

should an allegation be made against someone living or working on the premises. n The childminder understands the importance of providing children with a healthy, balanced diet. However, the childminder is not aware of the requirement to ensure children have fresh drinking water available and accessible to them at all times. n The childminder has clear policies and procedures in place, in the case of children being ill or infectious. The childminder has systems in place for the administration of medication. n The childminder understands which records must be kept, in order to meet children's needs and to help to keep them safe. However, the childminder is unable to provide records relating to children's attendance and the hours they have attended since the last inspection. n The childminder can describe how to plan activities and experiences for children that help them to learn and develop.

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This provision does not meet 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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Due date

6 February 2020 undertake training in order to have up- to-date knowledge and understanding of safeguarding issues, including wider concerns such as extremism, and the procedures to follow if there are concerns about a child or in the event of an allegation 21/02/2020

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Due date

improve knowledge and understanding of how to ensure that EYFS requirements are always met so that children receive high quality learning and care 21/02/2020

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Due date

ensure fresh drinking water is available and accessible to children at all times 21/02/2020

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Due date

make sure that there is always appropriate insurance cover in place 21/02/2020

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Due date

ensure that records relating to the care of children are kept for a minimum of two years, and are available for inspection. 21/02/2020

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Setting details

Unique reference number 143968 Local authority Croydon Inspection number 10120513 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 6 Number of children on roll 0 Date of previous inspection 3 March 2016

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 1995, and lives in Thornton Heath, in the London Borough of Croydon. The childminder cares for children between 8.30am and 5.30pm, Monday to Thursday, throughout the year. There were no children on roll at the time of inspection.

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Inspection activities

n The childminder talked to the inspector about their knowledge and understanding of the EYFS requirements and how they intend to plan for children's learning and development. n The childminder showed the inspector documentation to be used for collecting information about individual children and their needs. n The childminder provided evidence of their qualifications, including an appropriate paediatric first-aid certificate.

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Inspection activities

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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Inspection activities

6 February 2020 regulates and inspects to achieve excellence in the care of children and young people, and in education and skills for learners of all ages. It regulates and inspects childcare and children's social care, and inspects the Children and Family Court Advisory and Support Service (Cafcass), schools, colleges, initial teacher training, further education and skills, adult and community learning, and education and training in prisons and other secure establishments. It assesses council children's services, and inspects services for looked after children, safeguarding and child protection.

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