Childminder in Southwark

This provision meets requirements

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 describes how she will ensure children's good health and hygiene. For example, she explains that she will encourage children to wash their hands frequently and blow their noses into tissues. n The childminder explains how she will plan a curriculum to support all children's development, based on her observations of what they can do. 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 recognises the importance of working closely with parents and

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other professionals to promote continuity of care and learning for children. n The childminder discussed how she encourages positive behaviour by having house rules and by encouraging children to play together. She will also ensure there is space for quiet times if children need it. n The childminder understands how to use information from parents, as well as her own observations, to assess children's starting points and plan a curriculum to support their development. She has systems in place to enable her 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 discussed how she encourages children to talk about their unique family and value similarities and differences in others.

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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 2532279 Local authority Croydon Inspection number 10215131 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 Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder lives in South Croydon and registered in 2019. The setting is open Monday to Friday from 8am to 7pm. The childminder also offers weekend and overnight care.

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Inspection activities

n This was the first inspection the childminder received since the COVID-19 pandemic began. 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 carried out discussions with the childminder to enable her to demonstrate how she will meet the learning and development requirements. n The inspector viewed required documentation. 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

13 April 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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13 April 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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