Childminder in Croydon

This provision meets requirements

n The childminder keeps her safeguarding knowledge current. She has accessed training to help her identify and respond to signs of possible abuse. The childminder correctly explains the local procedures for reporting her concerns. n The childminder demonstrates how she will promote children's positive behaviour. She says she will talk calmly to children and help them to show respect for others. The childminder confirms she will encourage children to recognise and value people's similarities and differences and celebrate a range of festivals. She confirms she will promote an inclusive service. n The childminder confidently explains how she will support children's learning and development. She describes how she will provide a range of challenging experiences to help all children to become keen learners. n The childminder acknowledges the importance of working in partnership with parents. She describes how she would identify children's initial starting points

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with parents and assess children's learning and development over time. n The childminder evaluates her service, and she explains how she strives for continuous improvement. She regularly accesses online training to help to support her continuous professional development. The childminder says she is eager to provide a good quality home-from-home learning environment for all children.

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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 2551144 Local authority Croydon Inspection number 10221581 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 Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2019 and lives in the London Borough of Croydon. She operates from 7am to 7pm Monday to Friday, all year round. The childminder holds a relevant qualification at level 6.

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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 spoke to the inspector about her intentions for children's learning. 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 provided the inspector with a sample of key documentation on request.

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Inspection activities

1 June 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

1 June 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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