Childminder in Croydon

Met

Previous inspection Not Met (with actions)

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This provision meets requirements

n The childminder describes how she evaluates her service. She shares how she will ask for feedback from parents and gain support to improve from her local authority. She has improved since her last inspection by ensuring she has an up- to-date paediatric first-aid qualification. n The childminder's home is welcoming, clean and well organised and is an appropriate space for childminding. Her home is safe and secure and she talks confidently about the importance of assessing risks. She has ensured her public liability insurance is renewed annually. n The childminder understands her responsibility to protect children from harm. She accurately describes the procedures to follow if she has concerns about a child's welfare. She describes how she keeps herself up to date by attending local training, for example to understand her responsibility regarding the 'Prevent' duty. n Through discussion, the childminder demonstrates the importance of

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understanding children's individual needs. She recognises the importance of working closely with parents and other settings that children attend. She describes how this will help her to provide appropriate and consistent care and learning. n Using her knowledge and observations of the children, the childminder explains how she will provide appropriate learning experiences to support their progress. She describes complementing the children's experiences. For example, taking them to the park for fresh air and exercise if they have been at school all day. n The childminder demonstrates, through discussion, how she will support children's good behaviour. She describes how she will be a good role model and always be kind and fair towards 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 EY436988 Local authority Croydon Inspection number 10193828 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 3 July 2019

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2011. She lives in Waddon, in the London Borough of Croydon. The childminder offers flexible care, Monday to Saturday, from 7am to 6.30pm, for most of the year.

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Inspection activities

n This was the first routine inspection the provider received since the COVID-19 (coronavirus) pandemic began. The inspector discussed the impact of the pandemic with the provider and has taken that into account in her evaluation of the provider. n The inspector discussed with the childminder how she evaluates her service to ensure continuous improvement. n The inspector viewed all areas of the home, as well as areas where the childminding will take place. n The childminder and the inspector discussed how she supports partnerships with parents, children's behaviour and children's learning. n The inspector looked at documentation, including the childminder's qualifications and training, and evidence of the suitability of members of the household.

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Inspection activities

25 August 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

25 August 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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