Childminder in Croydon

This provision meets requirements

n The childminder has a secure knowledge of safeguarding, including the elements of wider safeguarding issues. She knows the signs that indicate a child may be at risk of harm and who to contact if she has concerns. The childminder keeps her knowledge of safeguarding up to date through training. n The childminder explains how she will provide a broad curriculum, that covers all areas of learning. She intends to find out children's starting points through observation and will keep regular track of their progress. n The childminder has a very good knowledge of how to support children in regulating their emotions. She describes the importance of using visual aids or a 'social story' and talking to children about how they are feeling. n The childminder is clear about how she will manage children's behaviour. She will help them learn about having 'kind hands' and will ensure children have visual aids to help them understand the rules in place.

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This provision meets requirements

n The childminder understands the importance of having an inclusive setting. She talks about reinforcing with children that we all come from different families, cultures and backgrounds. She will do this through conversations, stories and celebrating different festivals. n The childminder describes how she will build partnerships with parents by sharing their children's progress and involving them in identifying their starting points. She will also give parents ideas about how to support children with their learning at home. n The childminder understands the importance of reflecting on her practice. She intends to do this by asking parents to provide feedback about the setting.

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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 EY553035 Local authority Croydon Inspection number 10190160 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 2018. She lives in Thornton Heath, in the London Borough of Croydon. The childminder operates five days a week, from 7am to 6pm. She holds a recognised 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 The inspector discussed with the childminder how she intends to deliver the educational programmes for children and undertake observation, assessment and planning. n The inspector completed a learning walk of the areas of the premises used by children. n The inspector discussed policies and procedures with the childminder and documentation that she will use when caring for children. n The inspector discussed the safeguarding and welfare requirements with the childminder and took account of evidence of suitability checks.

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Inspection activities

25 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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Inspection activities

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