Childminder in Sutton

This provision meets requirements

n The childminder understands the importance of assessing children's starting points. She explains how she will settle in new children, using information from parents and her own observations to make initial assessments of the child. She describes how she will use this to plan relevant next steps. She explains how she will design a broad curriculum for the children. n The childminder shows a good understanding about how to meet children's needs. She knows the importance of identifying possible gaps in learning and targeting these so that children make good progress. The childminder is aware of how to access support for children with special educational needs and/or disabilities. She explains how she will seek training in order to meet children's specific needs. n The childminder demonstrates a positive approach to behaviour management. She places a high priority on giving children explanations about what is

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happening. She describes how she will help children, as they move through different parts of the day, to know what to expect. She is clear about how she will support children to identify and manage their emotions. n The childminder recognises why it is important to promote children's understanding of leading healthy lifestyles. She plans to take children on daily walks, as well as providing them with opportunities for daily outdoor play. She intends on cooking healthy, well-balanced meals and giving children opportunities to try new food. She also wants children to grow vegetables and fruits in order to encourage them to eat nutritious food. n The childminder describes how she will keep children safe. She explains how she will do regular risk assessments to ensure that the environment is safe. She demonstrates how she keeps the premises secure. She has a good understanding of what signs and symptoms would indicate that a child is at risk

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of harm. She demonstrates good knowledge of procedures to follow if she has concerns about a child. She is confident about her responsibilities to keep children safe. n The childminder understands the importance of working in partnership with parents and other professionals. She intends to share information with parents to enable them to support their children's development at home. She plans to get parent feedback so that she can evaluate her provision.

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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 EY485024 Local authority Sutton Inspection number 10280634 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 31 August 2017

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2015 and lives in the Borough of Wandsworth. She provides care from 8am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, excluding bank holidays. The childminder holds a relevant level 2 early years qualification.

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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 their evaluation of the childminder. n The inspector viewed the provision and discussed the safety and suitability of the premises. n The childminder and the inspector discussed how the childminder intended to implement a curriculum which supports children's learning and development. n The inspector talked with the childminder about her understanding of safeguarding and welfare, and how to keep children safe. n The childminder provided the inspector with a sample of key documentation on request.

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Inspection activities

9 March 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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9 March 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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