Childminder in Merton

This provision meets requirements

n The childminder is friendly and welcoming. She has a thorough understanding of how to provide an educational programme that is both challenging and interesting for children. The childminder knows how to support children to make good progress across all areas of learning. She understands the importance of providing an inclusive setting for all children. n The childminder recognises the value of working in partnership with parents to ensure consistency in children's care and learning. She plans to share information about children's progress with parents and to help them to support their children's learning at home. She explained how she will do this, such as through daily diaries and discussions, to meet children's needs from the outset. n The childminder knows the procedures to follow should she have any concerns about a child's welfare. She has a good understanding of her responsibilities to maintain a safe and secure environment for children. She knows how to

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This provision meets requirements

minimise any risks to children indoors, outdoors and on all outings. n The childminder understands how to manage children's behaviour. She recognises the need to teach children to be independent and to help them develop their confidence and self-esteem. She demonstrates a strong understanding of how to promote children's emotional attachments. For example, to build positive relationships and to help children to be tolerant, kind and respectful. n The childminder recognises the importance of a healthy lifestyle. She demonstrates a good understanding of how to provide balanced and nutritious meals and snacks for children. The childminder intends to provide children with a range of opportunities outdoors to help children learn about the world around them.

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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 EY561445 Local authority Merton Inspection number 10190723 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 5 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 Mitcham, located in the London Borough of Merton. The childminder holds a childcare qualification at level 3. She offers care from 7.30am to 6pm, Monday to Friday all year round.

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Inspection activities

n This was the first routine inspection the setting received since the COVID-19 (coronavirus) pandemic began. The inspector discussed the impact of the pandemic with the setting and has taken this into account in their evaluation of the setting. n The inspector viewed the resources and looked at the areas of the premises that are used for childminding. n The childminder discussed with the inspector how she intends to deliver the educational programme for children. n The inspector discussed with the childminder how she will safeguard children and how she will evaluate her service for continuous improvement. n The inspector sampled relevant documentation, including the suitability of other people living in the household.

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21 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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21 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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