Childminder in Merton

This provision meets requirements

n The childminder demonstrates a sound understanding of safeguarding issues. She discusses potential signs that would give her cause for concern, including in relation to preventing children being drawn into radicalisation. She is aware of allegations and knows the procedures to follow to promote children's welfare and ensure they are safe. n The premises are safe and secure. The childminder demonstrates a clear knowledge and understanding of the importance of effective risk assessment to ensure children's continued safety. The childminder accesses regular first-aid training. n The childminder knows the importance of working in partnership with parents, to ensure the needs of children are consistently met. For example, she will share observations and assessments, such as the progress check at age two. n She understands the importance of promoting children's good health and well- being. For example, providing healthy and nutritious food and regular

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opportunities to support children's physical skills, both inside and outside. n The childminder values opportunities to support her own professional development. For instance, she takes a positive role in her local network of childminders to create groups for children to attend. She also attends relevant training and completes her own research to help improve her knowledge, skills and provision. n The childminder demonstrates a clear knowledge and understanding of equality and diversity, and promoting children's emotional well-being. For example, she will interact with children and form close and trusting relationships with children and their families. She will respect the backgrounds of all children, actively celebrating a range of festivals that reflect the children's backgrounds, as well as others within the community. n The childminder knows how to manage behaviour positively. She discusses how she will respond to children according to their individual needs and ages. She

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This provision meets requirements

uses appropriate strategies to help them understand what they can do, such as simple boundaries. She uses praise to help children understand when they have done something well, such as listening. n The childminder knows how to support children's personal development, in particular their independence, confidence and perseverance. She knows how to support them to settle and to develop their emotional well-being.

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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 EY485176 Local authority Merton Inspection number 10231964 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 15 September 2016

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2014. She lives in Wimbledon in the London Borough of Morden. The childminder offers part-time care from Monday to Thursday, all year round. She receives funding for the provision of free early education for children aged two years.

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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 provider and has taken that into account in their evaluation of the provider. n The childminder showed the inspector the premises and discussed how she will ensure they are safe and suitable. n The inspector checked evidence of the suitability and qualifications of the childminder and household members. n The inspector discussed the childminder's understanding of the safeguarding and welfare requirements, and the systems she has in place to help keep children safe. n The inspector talked to the childminder about her understanding of the learning and development requirements. n The inspector looked at a range of documents.

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Inspection activities

10 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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10 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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