Childminder EY556374

This provision does not meet requirements

n The childminder understands how children develop and learn. She has appropriate toys and resources and knows how to use these to observe play and plan stimulating activities that hold their interest. n Policies and procedures in place support the childminder's knowledge of how to keep children safe. She has risk assessed her new home for hazards and understands how to safeguard and protect children. She has accurate information about her local authority safeguarding contacts to enable her to make a referral if she has a concern for a child's welfare. n The childminder recognises the value of working in partnership with parents and other agencies to ensure consistency in children's care and learning. She knows the value of recording essential information about children, such as their needs, characters and interests, which helps them settle and enjoy their time with her. n The childminder knows how to engage children's attention and encourage their

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positive behaviour through active listening and effective praise. n Overall, the childminder maintains her interest in improving her skills and knowledge. A recent course on childhood illnesses helps her to recognise symptoms so she can seek early advice. However, the childminder has not renewed her paediatric first-aid qualification to ensure she is fully compliant with the requirements. n The childminder understands her role in helping children to be active and stay healthy. She describes how she would support them to eat nutritious meals and take part in regular outdoor play.

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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

ensure a paediatric first-aid certificate is completed and maintained. 01/08/2021

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY556374 Local authority Croydon Inspection number 10174971 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 0 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2018. She lives in Coulsdon in the London Borough of Croydon.

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Inspection activities

n This was the first routine inspection the childminder received since the COVID- 19 pandemic began. The inspector discussed the impact of the pandemic with the childminder and has taken this into account in their evaluation of the setting. n The childminder and the inspector looked at the areas the childminder will use and the resources available to promote children's learning and development. n The inspector reviewed the relevant required documentation with the childminder, including evidence of the suitability of the childminder and household members. n Discussions were held with the childminder on her procedures and understanding on safeguarding and how she will protect children. n The inspector and the childminder discussed the issues, during the pandemic, of updating some training, including the renewal of her paediatric first-aid certificate.

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Inspection activities

10 June 2021 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

10 June 2021 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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