Childminder in Sutton

This provision meets requirements

n The childminder successfully evaluates her service, and she explains how she strives for continuous improvement. She has identified further training opportunities to update her knowledge and skills further, such as promoting children's curiosity and outdoor learning. n The childminder keeps her safeguarding knowledge up to date. She has recently accessed training to help her identify and respond to signs of possible abuse. The childminder correctly explains the local procedures for reporting her concerns. n The childminder demonstrates how she will promote a respectful and positive culture. For instance, she says that she will support children's positive behaviour and value their views. The childminder explains that she will encourage all children to respect one another and be kind. n The childminder recognises the importance of providing an inclusive service. She describes how she will provide a wide range of exciting experiences to celebrate

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all children's backgrounds, cultures and beliefs. For example, she says that she will organise trips to the local library and museums to help all children learn about similarities and differences between people, the local community and history. n The childminder successfully explains her teaching method and how she will promote children's learning and development. She describes how she will provide a wide range of interesting outdoor experiences, arts and crafts and natural objects to help all children become enthusiastic and keen learners.

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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 EY557190 Local authority Sutton Inspection number 10190625 Type of provision Childminder

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Registers

Early Years Register, Compulsory 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 the London Borough of Sutton. She operates from 7.30am until 5.30pm during term times.

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Inspection activities

n The suitability of the childminder and adults living on the premises was checked by the inspector. The inspector discussed the childminder's understanding of self-evaluation. n The inspector discussed the childminder's policies and procedures and viewed a range of documentation, such as public liability insurance and her paediatric first-aid certificate. n The inspector checked all areas of the childminder's home used for the purpose of childminding. n The inspector discussed with the childminder how she intends to deliver the educational programmes for children and undertake observation, assessment and planning. 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 has taken that into account in their evaluation of the setting.

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Inspection activities

31 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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31 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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