Childminder in Croydon

This provision meets requirements

n The childminder demonstrates her commitment to self-evaluation. For example, she confirms she makes links with external agencies to help keep up to date with current guidance. Furthermore, the childminder has created a new and exciting environment for when children are on roll. n The childminder can confidently identify different types of child protection issues. She understands the importance of raising her concerns about a child's welfare to external agencies to help keep children safe and from harm. n The childminder recognises the importance of promoting children's good health. She describes how she will make use of community resources, such as local parks, to provide opportunities for children to have lots of exercise and plenty of fresh air. n The childminder says she will help children to learn about different cultures and beliefs and promote an inclusive service. She understands the importance of

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This provision meets requirements

valuing diversity to help promote children's sense of identity. n The childminder appreciates the importance of working in partnership with parents, such as how to manage children's behaviour. She describes how she will discuss ongoing assessments of children's learning with parents for a consistent approach. n The childminder successfully explains what she will intend children to learn. She describes how she will plan a challenging curriculum to build on what children know and can do to help all children make progress.

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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 EY441701 Local authority Croydon Inspection number 10062390 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 6 Number of children on roll 0 Date of previous inspection 5 July 2016

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2012 and lives in the London Borough of Croydon. The childminder offers care 7am until 7pm, Monday to Friday, throughout the year.

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Inspection activities

n This was the first routine inspection of the provider 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 what she will intend children to learn and how this will impact on children's overall development and assessments for children. n Documentation was viewed by the inspector. For example, paediatric first-aid certificate and public liability insurance. n A tour of the premises used for the purpose of childminding was completed by the inspector and with the childminder. The childminder showed the inspector the premises and discussed how she will ensure they are safe and suitable.

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Inspection activities

26 May 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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26 May 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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