Childminder in Sutton

This provision meets requirements

n The childminder shows a suitable understanding of safeguarding issues and the reporting procedures. She understands her role and responsibility in risk assessing her home to ensure it is safe and secure for children. n The childminder knows how to use observations and assessments to plan age- appropriate activities and to help identify children's next steps. Children will have access to a variety of suitable toys and resources to help them to make progress. n The childminder plans to work with parents and other professionals, to establish a consistent approach in children's care and education. She will liaise with them to promote children's healthy lifestyles. n The childminder expresses her commitment to supporting her professional development. She will seek the views of parents to help her evaluate the quality of the setting and to identify areas for improvement. n The childminder knows how to manage children's behaviour in an appropriate

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manner. For example, she will role model good behaviour and teach children to respect others and the environment.

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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 EY420825 Local authority Sutton Inspection number 10066316 Type of provision Childminder

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Registers

Early Years Register, Compulsory 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 7 October 2015

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2011 and lives in the London Borough of Sutton. She holds an early years qualification at level 3.

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Inspection activities

n This was the first routine inspection the setting 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 setting. n The childminder showed the inspector around the setting and explained how she intends to use the play areas for childminding purposes. n The inspector held discussions with the childminder about how she intends to deliver the curriculum. She checked the suitability of the available toys and resources. n The inspector checked the relevant documents, including the childminder's first- aid certificate and suitability checks.

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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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