Childminder in Sutton

This provision meets requirements

n The childminder explains how she would plan a wide range of enjoyable and inclusive activities for children. She discusses how she would base her activities on information provided from children's schools, parents, learning needs and interests. She describes how she would exchange information with parents about children's progress and suggest ways that they could continue children's learning at home. n The childminder understands the significance of forming strong, supportive partnerships. She explains how she would work effectively with parents and other professionals, such as school teaching staff, to ensure that children progress well. The childminder knows where to seek advice and support if there are any concerns about children's development. n The childminder discusses how she would help children to maintain a healthy lifestyle. She explains how she would support children to experience nutritious,

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home-made food and help children to learn hygiene routines, such as handwashing at appropriate times. The childminder would encourage children to develop their motor skills by running and climbing in local outdoor areas, and by walking to and from school. She would support children to appreciate and learn about the natural world by exploring local woodlands, and playing with natural resources. n The childminder discusses how she would help children to acquire good social skills. For example, children would learn to socialise and make friends on daily visits to the local park. She describes how she would encourage children to respect others and be considerate of their feelings. She explains how she would promote children's understanding of good behaviour by asking them to be mindful of the impact of their actions on others. She would also use a rewards system to support children to understand what good behaviour is.

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This provision meets requirements

n The childminder undergoes training to update her safeguarding knowledge. She understands what course of action to take if she thinks a child is being abused, including how she would recognise signs of this. The childminder explains how she would identify signs that a child could be vulnerable to extreme views. She understands the importance of maintaining a safe home environment for children to play in, and puts steps in place to maintain this, such as risk assessments. She describes how she will safely administer medicines to children, and how she will respond in a medical emergency.

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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 2581116 Local authority Sutton Inspection number 10251010 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 Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2020. She is based in Worcester Park in the London Borough of Sutton. She plans to care for children after school, from 3pm to approximately 6.30pm.

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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 provision. n The childminder showed the inspector around areas of her home that will be used by children. n The inspector reviewed documents. These included the suitability of the childminder and household members, relevant policies and evidence of the childminder's professional development. n The childminder discussed educational programmes and safeguarding issues with the inspector.

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5 January 2023 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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5 January 2023 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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