Childminder in Merton

This provision meets requirements

n The childminder has a secure understanding of how children learn and develop, and knows how to plan for their learning. She knows that children benefit from a broad range of activities and outings linked to their interests. For example, the childminder plans to offer children art and craft activities, and visits to the library and parks. n The childminder knows how to assess children's learning and development. She understands how to provide a broad range of activities. The childminder recognises the need to help children make good progress in their learning and to gain the skills which they need for school. n The childminder is aware of the safeguarding and welfare requirements. She knows the signs that a child may be at risk of abuse. The childminder understands the procedures to follow to report any concerns to help safeguard children. She has developed processes for risk assessment to ensure that

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children are kept safe in the home and while on outings. n The childminder recognises the value of working in partnership with parents and other professionals to help ensure consistency in children's care and learning. n The childminder understands the importance of creating a welcoming environment. She has toys, equipment and resources to meet the learning needs of different age groups of children. n The childminder understands the need to help children to respect one another and to teach them how to behave well. n The childminder understands the importance of self-evaluation to help her to make improvements to her practice and service. She seeks the views of parents and childminding colleagues to help inform her self-evaluation. The childminder has a positive attitude towards her continuous professional development. She regularly completes training to keep up to date with current legislation and practice.

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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 2570651 Local authority Merton Inspection number 10239328 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 5 Number of children on roll 1 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2020. She lives in South Merton, located in the London Borough of Merton. The childminder works between 3pm and 6.30pm, Monday to Friday, during term time and also provides holiday care.

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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 her evaluation of the setting. n The childminder and the inspector looked at areas of the premises that children will use and discussed the equipment and toys available. n The childminder spoke to the inspector about how she would organise the curriculum. n The childminder provided the inspector with a sample of key documentation on request, including evidence of her insurance and the suitability of household members. n The inspector discussed policies and procedures with the provider, which included the arrangements to safeguard and promote children's welfare.

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Inspection activities

16 July 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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