Childminder in Croydon

This provision meets requirements

n The childminder understands the importance of keeping children safe and from harm. She knows how to correctly identify children who may be at risk of neglect and abuse. She successfully explains the correct procedures to take to report her concerns about a child's welfare. n The childminder describes how she will value children's backgrounds and home experiences. For example, the childminder says she will gather information from parents about children's knowledge and experiences. She explains her plans to recognise important festivals and events and help children to understand different communities and cultures. n The childminder demonstrates her commitment to her professional development. She keeps her knowledge current of developments and safeguarding issues. The childminder makes use of her links with other organisations to help to develop her service further. n The childminder explains what she intends children to learn and how she will

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This provision meets requirements

plan a curriculum to build on what they know and can do. She explains how she will provide support for children of differing ages and abilities. The childminder shares how she will identify gaps in children's learning and development and the importance of sharing information with parents. n The childminder understands the importance of managing children's behaviour. She confidently describes a range of strategies to help children of different ages to manage their own feelings and behaviour.

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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 2545511 Local authority Croydon Inspection number 10215536 Type of provision Childminder Registers Early Years Register Day care type Childminder

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Total number of places 0 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 2019. She lives in the London Borough of Croydon. The childminder provides care for children Monday to Friday, 7.45am until 5.45pm for most of the year. The childminder holds a degree in childcare.

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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 childminder showed the inspector the premises and discussed how she will ensure they are safe and suitable when children are on roll. n The childminder spoke to the inspector about her intentions for children's learning. n The childminder provided the inspector with a sample of key documentation on request.

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Inspection activities

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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25 May 2022 25 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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