Childminder in Croydon

This provision meets requirements

n A range of toys, resources and outdoor activities are available for children. The childminder describes how she supports children's development across all of the areas of learning and assesses children's progress. n Documents, including the daily attendance register, as well as medication and accident records, are in place. The childminder knows the necessity to maintain these records to support children's health and welfare. n Risk assessments of the home and outdoor areas show that the childminder is mindful of how to keep children safe. The childminder understands how to raise children's awareness of good hygiene to protect them from germs and ill health. n The childminder shows an understanding that listening to children and giving them opportunities to think through their actions and problems help to support their positive behaviour. The childminder explains how she adapts her behaviour management to children's different ages and stages of development.

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This provision meets requirements

n There is information available for parents about the childminder's service. The childminder knows how to engage with parents, and others involved in the children's education, to help children make the best progress. n The childminder updates her knowledge of safeguarding, including child protection. She knows the signs that a child's welfare may be at risk. She has clear procedures to keep children safe, including who to contact in the event of a concern about a child's welfare. n The childminder describes how she accesses relevant training, including paediatric first-aid training, to maintain her professional development.

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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 124405 Local authority Croydon Inspection number 10062330 Type of provision Childminder

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Registers

Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Day care type Childminder

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inspection

Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 1 Date of previous inspection 18 July 2016

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 1992. She lives in the London Borough of Croydon. The childminder offers flexible care from 7.30am to 6pm throughout the year.

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Inspection activities

n The childminder gave a tour of her home and the areas available for children and discussed how toys and resources support children's learning. n The inspector held discussions about the childminder's understanding of the educational programmes and how she assesses children's progress. n Documents were viewed, including evidence of the childminder's qualifications and the suitability of all adult members in the household. n The inspector discussed how the childminder plans to work in partnership with parents and others involved in the children's education.

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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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