Childminder in Merton

This provision does not meet requirements

n The childminder does not keep some aspects of her statutory training up to date. For example, she does not hold a valid paediatric first-aid certificate. n The childminder does not meet all the statutory requirements. For instance, she does not have current public liability insurance in place to cover the premises from which she will provide childcare. n The childminder knows how to identify and report any concerns she may have about a child's welfare. n The childminder describes how she will manage children's behaviour effectively and teach them to respect others. n The childminder understands the importance of working in partnership with parents and others to support children's care and learning. n The childminder explains how she will support children's learning by ensuring that she plans activities that are appropriate for them. She knows how to monitor children's development to help ensure that they make good progress.

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This provision does not meet requirements

n Overall, the childminder knows how to reflect on and evaluate her practice to make plans for improvement. n The childminder understands the value of providing children with healthy routines. She describes how she will provide children with daily physical exercise, and nutritious meals and snacks. The childminder recognises the importance of teaching children about good oral hygiene practices.

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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

obtain an appropriate paediatric first-aid qualification 22/10/2021

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Due date

ensure that appropriate public liability insurance is in place to provide cover as required. 22/09/2021

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY554057 Local authority Merton Inspection number 10174445 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 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 2017 and lives in Raynes Park in the London Borough of Merton. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays.

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Inspection activities

n The inspector viewed the premises with the childminder. n The inspector discussed how the childminder plans to support children's learning and development to help them make good progress. n The inspector checked a sample of documentation, including evidence of the suitability checks of adults living and working on the premises. n The inspector spoke with the childminder to assess her understanding of her responsibility to meet the statutory requirements of the early years foundation stage.

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Inspection activities

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

6 September 2021 6 September 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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