Childminder in Croydon

This provision meets requirements

n The childminder describes the changes she will make in order to promote children's good health and hygiene. For example, she explains that she will encourage children to wash their hands frequently and restrict visitors to help to reduce the risk of infection. n The childminder has a clear understanding of how to safeguard children. She knows the possible signs of abuse and how to refer any concerns to the relevant authorities. The childminder describes how she will use effective risk assessments each day to ensure that her home is kept free from any potential hazards. n The childminder explains how she will plan a curriculum to support all children's development. n The childminder understands the importance of encouraging children's health and well-being. She explains that she will ensure that children eat healthily, enjoy physical exercise and have appropriate rest times. n The childminder recognises the importance of working closely with parents and

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other professionals to promote continuity of care and learning for children. She works with parents to clarify how to best meet children's developmental needs and next steps in learning. n The childminder explains how she will keep her knowledge up to date. For example, she describes how she completes further training in early years. n The childminder discussed how she encourages positive behaviour by having house rules and by encouraging children to recognise and voice feelings rather than act in frustration. n The childminder uses information from parents, as well as her own observations, to assess children's starting points and plans the curriculum to support their development. She has systems in place to monitor children's progress and plan for the next steps in their development. n The childminder offers an inclusive practice and includes positive images of today's society in her toys and resources. She encourages children to talk about

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their unique family and value similarities and differences in others. The childminder makes reasonable adaptations to her home in order to care for children with any physical disabilities.

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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 EY363022 Local authority Croydon Inspection number 10235148 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 23 January 2017

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2007. She lives in the London Borough of Croydon. The childminder cares for children throughout most of the year from 9am until 3pm, Monday to Friday. She provides early funded education for children aged two and three years. The childminder holds a relevant childcare qualification at level 5.

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Inspection activities

n This was the first inspection the childminder received since the COVID-19 pandemic. This 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 showed the inspector a suitable range of toys and equipment that will be used by children. n The childminder showed the inspector around the areas of the home used for childminding. n The inspector viewed required documentation. n The inspector carried out discussions with the childminder to enable her to demonstrate how she will meet the learning and development requirements. n The inspector discussed with the childminder how she intends to meet the safeguarding and welfare requirements when minding children.

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Inspection activities

25 November 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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25 November 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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