Childminder in Croydon

This provision meets requirements

n The childminder demonstrates effective knowledge and understanding of the 'Statutory framework for the early years foundation stage'. She intends to provide high-quality teaching experiences for children. She understands the importance of developing children's communication and language skills. For example, she plans to sing nursery rhymes and read stories with children to enhance their speaking skills. n The childminder provides a clean, stimulating and nurturing learning environment for children. The well-organised environment supports the needs and interests of children of different ages. The childminder explains how to keep children safe, indoors and outdoors. She understands the importance of risk assessment to promote children's safety and well-being. n She knows the importance of helping children to recognise different emotions. She understands how to use behaviour management strategies to help children

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manage their feelings and behaviour. She knows the importance of using verbal praise and positive body language to boost children's self-confidence. n The childminder understands the importance of supporting children's independence. She knows how to promote children's overall health and well- being. For instance, she plans to provide freshly cooked nutritious and well- balanced meals and snacks. In addition, the childminder has a clear understanding of the benefits of daily outdoor activities to support children's learning. n The childminder understands how to safeguard children and protect them from harm. She has a secure knowledge of safeguarding matters. She can recognise possible signs and symptoms of abuse, and knows how to refer concerns. The childminder holds a valid paediatric first-aid qualification. n The childminder understands the importance of providing resources that reflect the diversity of life in modern Britain. For example, she has a variety of books

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about different traditions, cultures and religions. The childminder describes how outings to the park, playgroups and museums inspire children's interest within their local community. She knows how to promote children's social skills. n The childminder explains the importance of using the self-evaluation process to improve the quality of her provision. She recognises the importance of training and has developed an effective partnership with the local authority advisors and other childminders to further improve her practice and provision. In addition, she explains how she will seek the views of parents and children to ensure continuous improvement.

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This provision meets requirements

19 January 2022 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 EY331988 Local authority Croydon Inspection number 10120693 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 28 July 2016

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2006. She lives in Upper Norwood, in the London Borough of Croydon. The childminder is available Monday to Friday, 7am to 6pm, excluding bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder has a level 3 early years 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 their evaluation of the provider. n A learning walk was undertaken with the childminder to understand how the early years provision and the curriculum are organised. n The inspector looked at documentation, including evidence of the childminder's qualifications and training. n The childminder and the inspector discussed how she plans to support partnerships with parents, children's behaviour and learning. n The inspector looked at the space available for childminding. n The childminder and the inspector discussed her professional development and how she evaluates her provision.

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Inspection activities

19 January 2022 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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