Childminder in Croydon

This provision does not meet requirements

n The childminder has met the actions set at the last inspection. She has accessed training related to safeguarding. As such, she demonstrates a good understanding of safeguarding and child protection concerns. However, the childminder has not kept up to date with changes to the early years foundation stage. As a result, she does not yet have sufficient knowledge and understanding to meet the learning and development requirements. n The childminder demonstrates some knowledge of activities that may support children's communication and language development. However, she does not show that she understands how to tailor activities to the age and individual needs of the range of children she is able to provide care for. For example, she discusses the need to support babies with new words. However, she does not recognise how to build on this for older children. n Understanding of children's physical development is inconsistent. The

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childminder has some knowledge of how to support older children's small-muscle skills. She intends to do this using a range of mark-making activities and resources. Yet, she does not know how to support the needs of the youngest children and babies. n The childminder knows how to support children's understanding of healthy eating. She describes how to encourage children to try new foods, by helping them to plant and grow vegetables. The childminder says that she will create healthy shopping lists with the children for snacks, and take them to buy the ingredients from the shop. n The childminder demonstrates understanding of how to manage children's behaviour well. She has reward charts and an achievement tree to celebrate children's accomplishments. n The childminder can recognise when children are at risk of or may be exposed to abuse and neglect. She understands her responsibility to make a referral to the

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local authority if she was concerned about a child's welfare. In addition, she has a strong understanding of wider safeguarding aspects. These include female genital mutilation, local gang and knife crime related issues and the 'Prevent' duty guidance.

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This provision does not meet requirements

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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Due date

implement a programme of professional development that ensures you have sufficient knowledge and understanding of children's learning and development needs and how to support these. 04/03/2022

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY547450 Local authority Croydon Inspection number 10133022 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 19 November 2019

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2017. She lives in South Norwood in the London Borough of Croydon. She operates Monday to Friday, from 7am to 7pm, all year.

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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 The inspector assessed the childminder's progress made since the last inspection. n The inspector reviewed documents relevant to the inspection process. n The childminder spoke to the inspector about their intentions for children's learning.

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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

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