Childminder in Merton

This provision meets requirements

n The provider demonstrates a sound knowledge of child protection procedures and her role to protect children. She regularly keeps herself up to date in relation to legislation and demonstrates a secure understanding of all aspects of safeguarding matters. This includes her awareness of wider safeguarding issues including radicalisation and witchcraft. n The provider has a good understanding of how children learn and how to support their learning and development. She intends to plan a curriculum that interests children and helps engage them. She understands the importance of helping them to become independent and emotionally ready for their move on to school. n The provider knows how to support children to be independent. She understands how to manage children's behaviour, by teaching them caring is sharing. teach them to share and be kind to each other. n The provider intends to engage children in a balance of activities. For instance,

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opportunities to play and learn both in the home and on outings. The provider knows and understands the benefits of outdoor play to promote children's knowledge of the world and their physical development. n The provider understands the importance of reflecting on her practice and making plans for ongoing developments. She attends childminding meetings and training to keep her knowledge and skills up to date. n The provider recognises the importance of building effective partnerships. She explains how she would work effectively with parents and outside professionals, such as school teaching staff, to ensure children's continual progress. n The provider discusses how she will support children's understanding of a healthy lifestyle. She knows the importance of providing healthy meals and snacks daily and implementing effective personal hygiene routines. For instance, regular handwashing and toothbrushing.

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This provision meets 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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Setting details

Unique reference number 2508805 Local authority Merton Inspection number 10207781 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 4 Number of children on roll 0 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

The provider registered in 2019 and lives in Mitcham, in the London Borough of Merton. She holds an appropriate childcare qualification at level 3. The provider provides care all year round from 8am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays.

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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 discussed policies and procedures with the provider, which include the arrangements to safeguard and promote children's welfare. n The provider accompanied the inspector around the areas of the premises that are used for childminding. n Documentation, including suitability checks for members of the household, insurance and first-aid certificates, were looked at. n The inspector spoke with the provider about her practice and how she plans her curriculum and her intentions for children's learning. n The inspector reviewed with the childminder how she will safeguard children and how she will evaluate her provision to strive for continuous improvement.

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Inspection activities

11 March 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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11 March 2022 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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