Ramani Sundar

This provision meets requirements

n The childminder is very warm, friendly and welcoming. She explains that it is important that children feel safe, happy and secure in her setting so that they can learn and make progress. n The childminder has a good understanding of how children learn and develop. She describes how she will provide a broad curriculum that reflects children's ages and stages of development. Through observations, the childminder intends to provide activities that follow children's interests and individual needs. n The childminder describes her expectations of children's behaviour and how she will manage this in a supportive way. For instance, she talks about using positive reinforcement of good behaviour to build children's confidence and self-esteem, to help those who struggle with managing their behaviour. n The childminder has a secure knowledge of her role and responsibilities in relation to keeping children safe. She knows the signs that indicate a child may

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be at risk of harm and what to do if she has concerns. The childminder ensures that her knowledge of safeguarding is kept up to date through training. n The childminder describes how she will help children to learn self-care skills, independence skills and develop their social confidence in readiness for nursery or school. n The childminder understands that children need to develop a positive view of diversity and respect any differences between themselves and others. She intends to do this through conversations, celebrating the heritages of children at the setting and learning about festivals that people in the wider community celebrate. n The childminder describes how she will build partnerships with parents by sharing information about children's progress and finding out about their interests and starting points. She will also give parents ideas about how to support children with their learning at home and ask parents for regular

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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 EY557243 Local authority Croydon Inspection number 10175255 Type of provision Childminder

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Registers

Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register Day care type Childminder

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Total number of places 6 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 and lives in Addiscombe, in the London Borough of Croydon. She operates all year round from 10am to 6pm, Monday to Friday. The childminder holds a relevant childcare qualification.

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Inspection activities

n This was the first routine inspection the childminder received since the COVID- 19 pandemic began. The inspector discussed the impact of the pandemic with the childminder and has taken that into account in their evaluation of the setting. n The inspector discussed with the childminder how she intends to deliver the educational programmes for the children in her care. n The inspector had 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

27 April 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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