Childminder in Merton

This provision meets requirements

n The childminder demonstrates a sound knowledge of safeguarding procedures. He understands his responsibilities to report any child protection concerns to the appropriate agencies. n The childminder understands the importance of creating a welcoming environment. He has a broad selection of toys and resources to meet the learning needs of children of different age groups. n Through discussion, the childminder explains how children learn and develop. He knows how to plan activities, make observations and assess children's progress. n The childminder has high expectations for children's behaviour. He intends to have setting rules, so children learn to share. The childminder explains how he will help children to learn to keep themselves safe. For example, he will teach them not run in the home. He discusses the importance of encouraging children to have tolerance, such as treating each other the way they want to be treated.

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This provision meets requirements

n The childminder has a suitable awareness of self-evaluation. He understands the importance of seeking the views of children, parents and colleagues to improve the quality of his service. n The childminder demonstrates an appropriate knowledge of how to support children to adopt healthy lifestyles and will provide them with healthy nutritious snacks. He is aware of how to help them to learn good hygiene procedures, such as washing their hands and using hand sanitiser.

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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 EY548134 Local authority Merton Inspection number 10174645 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 12 Number of children on roll 0 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder works from premises in Raynes Park, located in the London Borough of Merton. He works all year round from 8am to 6pm, Monday to Friday. He works with a co-childminder and two part-time assistants.

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Inspection activities

n This was the first routine inspection the childminder received since the COVID- 19 (coronavirus) pandemic began. The inspector discussed the impact of the pandemic with the childminder and how he has taken this into account in his evaluation of the setting. n The inspector sampled a range of documents and discussed the records and policies the childminder uses for childminding. n The childminder talked with the inspector about his knowledge of the learning and development requirements, including arrangements for assessing children's progress. n The inspector discussed the childminder's understanding of how to keep children safe in the home and while on outings. n The inspector checked the spaces and range of resources used for childminding purposes, and discussed the evaluations that the childminder uses to plan for improvements.

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Inspection activities

13 July 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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13 July 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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