Childminder in Croydon

This provision does not meet requirements

n The provider understands the importance of creating a welcoming environment. She has extensive toys, equipment and resources to meet the learning needs of different age groups of children. n The provider explains how she will help children to adopt healthy lifestyles. She intends to provide them with opportunities for outdoor play and access to healthy meals and snacks daily. The provider understands the value of helping children to learn good hygiene procedures, such as washing their hands before they eat. n The provider has not maintained a valid paediatric first-aid certificate. n The provider has failed to notify Ofsted of significant events in relation to changes to the household. n The provider is not meeting health and safety requirements by maintaining a fire blanket that meets British and European safety standards. n The provider does not have a secure knowledge of the 'Statutory framework for

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This provision does not meet requirements

the early years foundation stage'. For example, through discussion, she lacked knowledge of the requirement to provide parents with a written summary of their child's development in the prime areas between the ages of two and three years. n The provider does not demonstrate sufficient understanding of safeguarding. She has a basic knowledge of signs of abuse and who she must report concerns to. However, she does not have an up-to-date knowledge of safeguarding issues, such as the risk of radicalisation. n The provider does not have a safeguarding policy that is up to date, to inform her of current legislation and guidance. n The provider lacks knowledge of the requirement of having the required documentation available for inspection. n The provider does not fully understand the importance of keeping her skills up to date. She has not ensured that she is familiar with changes to requirements of the 'Statutory framework for the early years foundation stage'.

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This provision does not meet 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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Due date

ensure a valid paediatric first-aid certificate is maintained 27/02/2023

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improve knowledge of the changes that must be notified to Ofsted 27/02/2023

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maintain a fire blanket that conforms to British and European safety standards 27/02/2023

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develop an understanding of the requirements of the progress check at age two, including when it should be completed, what it should contain and who it should be shared with 27/02/2023

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gain a secure knowledge and understanding of how to safeguard children, in order to swiftly identify and respond to any concerns about children 27/02/2023

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ensure there are written policies and procedures in place to safeguard children that are in line with the current guidance of the relevant local safeguarding partnerships 27/02/2023

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ensure records are kept up to date and are available for inspection 27/02/2023

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seek professional development opportunities to understand how to implement and meet all requirements of the current early years foundation stage. 27/02/2023

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Setting details

Unique reference number 124731 Local authority Croydon Inspection number 10112757 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 0 Date of previous inspection 28 October 2014

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Information about this early years setting

The provider registered in 2000. She lives in South Croydon, located in the London Borough of Croydon. The provider operates Monday to Friday, from 7.30am to 5pm, all year round.

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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 provider and the inspector viewed the setting and resources together and discussed the childminder's intentions for children's learning. n The inspector talked to the provider about how she would keep children safe. n The inspector was unable to sample the required documentation but did see the childminder's public liability insurance certificate.

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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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Inspection activities

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