Childminder in Croydon

This provision meets requirements

n The childminder explains how she plans to help children make progress across all seven areas of learning. She describes how she will organise the environment and adapt her teaching to support children with special educational needs and/or disabilities. n The childminder focuses on getting to know children from the start. She collects information from parents and finds out what children know and can do. This helps her to develop strong bonds and promote emotional well-being. n The childminder understands the signs and symptoms that may indicate a child is at risk of harm or abuse. She has procedures in place and knows how to make a referral if she has any concerns about a child's welfare. Through discussion, the childminder shows that she understands wider safeguarding issues, including the 'Prevent' duty and county lines. She teaches children to manage risk and learn about bullying, road and online safety.

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This provision meets requirements

n The childminder uses risk assessments to help minimise any potential risks or hazards in her home. The childminder has made changes to her provision in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Children wash their hands on arrival and sanitiser is used when outside the setting. Adjustments are in place for drop off and collection times to help reduce the risk of infection. n The childminder describes how she promotes healthy lifestyles. She plans to cook nutritious meals and provide fruit for snacks. The childminder provides plenty of opportunities for fresh air and physical exercise, which supports children's well-being. Children's independence is encouraged as they clean their teeth and learn to attend to their personal hygiene needs. n The childminder values working in partnership with parents. She intends to share children's developmental progress, next steps and activity ideas to continue learning at home. The childminder plans to take children on trips in the

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This provision meets requirements

local community, including the library, to help encourage a love of reading. n The childminder understands how to promote positive behaviour. She intends to provide praise and encouragement and teach children to be kind and show respect for others. This supports children to develop confidence and build on their self-esteem. n The childminder reflects on her practice and the service she provides. She aims to seek views from parents to help make positive changes that benefit the children. The childminder keeps up to date with her training to develop her skills and increase her knowledge further.

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This provision meets requirements

22 November 2021 There were no children in the early years age range 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 early years 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 EY549722 Local authority Croydon Inspection number 10174004 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 2017. She lives in Shirley, in the London Borough of Croydon. She operates from 7am until 6pm, Monday to Friday all year round, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds a relevant level 3 qualification.

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Inspection activities

n This was the first routine inspection the provider received since the COVID-19 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 childminder and inspector had a tour of the childminder's home and looked at the areas used for the care of the children. n The childminder and inspector held discussions about children's learning and development, safeguarding and self-evaluation. n The inspector reviewed some relevant documentation, including training certificates, suitability checks and insurance cover.

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Inspection activities

22 November 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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22 November 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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