Childminder in Sutton

This provision meets requirements

n The childminder offers a safe and welcoming environment for children. She has a sound understanding of her role and responsibility to keep children safe. The childminder has good knowledge of the signs and symptoms of abuse. She can clearly explain the process for reporting concerns to the appropriate professionals. The childminder ensures that her training is kept up to date. n The childminder knows how to promote children's good health. She describes how she will teach children about nutrition and simple personal hygiene routines. There is outdoor space that children can play in throughout the day. The childminder talks about oral hygiene and the dental hygiene resources that she will put in place to use with children. n The childminder knows how to plan a stimulating curriculum. She understands how to plan activities to support children's learning across the areas of learning and to help them to make progress. The childminder understands how to assess

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children's development and to prepare them for school. n The childminder understands that children exhibit challenging behaviour for a reason. She describes how she will have high expectations for all children's behaviour. The childminder is aware of a good range of strategies to encourage children's positive behaviour. She describes the importance of teaching young children to share and take turns. n The childminder recognises the importance of developing strong professional partnerships with parents. She explains how she intends to create a two-way flow of information sharing. The childminder explains how this will ensure that there is consistency in children's learning, so that they progress well. n The childminder understands the importance of regularly evaluating her provision and practice. She intends to, for example, consider the effectiveness of her continuous professional development and the activities offered to children.

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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 EY465148 Local authority Sutton Inspection number 10280633 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 31 August 2017

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2013. She lives in Carshalton, located in the London Borough of Sutton. The childminder works with her husband, who is her assistant. She operates during the school holidays from 8am to 6pm, Monday to Friday. The childminder holds a relevant childcare qualification at level 3.

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Inspection activities

n This was the first inspection the childminder received since the COVID-19 pandemic began. The inspector discussed the impact of the pandemic with the childminder and has taken this into account in their evaluation of the setting. n The childminder showed the inspector around the areas of her home used for childminding. She explained how she will organise the environment and the learning programmes for children. n The childminder discussed safeguarding with the inspector. n The childminder showed the inspector a range of documentation, including documents relating to the suitability of the adults living on the premises, insurance and register.

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Inspection activities

24 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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