Childminder in Croydon

This provision meets requirements

n The childminder plans an interesting curriculum to engage children and promote their development. She demonstrates a secure understanding of how children learn. Her planning takes account of children's individual needs to ensure inclusion. This helps all children to make the best possible progress. n The childminder prioritises supporting children's personal, social and emotional development. She asks parents for detailed information to plan for children's settling-in period. n Through discussion and feedback documents, the childminder demonstrates her effective partnerships with parents. She establishes clear communication systems. This is to provide consistency in children's care and learning. n The childminder understands how to support children's behaviour. She provides clear boundaries around behaviour expectations and plans activities to encourage children to collaborate and share. n The childminder demonstrates a secure understanding of risk assessment in

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This provision meets requirements

order to keep children safe. Although childminding is not currently taking place, the childminder explains how she minimises potential hazards to provide a safe environment. n The childminder attends safeguarding training to keep her knowledge up to date. She has policies and procedures in place to underpin her safeguarding practice. She is aware of abuse indicators and the action she must take if a child is at risk of harm. The childminder knows the allegations process and shares her policy with parents. n The childminder is a reflective practitioner. When minding, she seeks the views of parents and children. She also keeps her knowledge up to date through attending training.

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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 EY450522 Local authority Croydon Inspection number 10062392 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 3 Date of previous inspection 15 June 2016

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2012. She lives in South Croydon, Surrey. The childminder is available to work each weekday from 8am to 6pm, for most of the year.

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Inspection activities

n The inspector had discussions with the childminder about her provision and the requirements of the 'Statutory framework for the early years foundation stage'. n The inspector reviewed the premises and discussed how the early years provision and the curriculum is organised. n The inspector looked at a sample of documentation. This included policies and procedures, qualifications, training certificates and risk assessments.

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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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