Childminder in Croydon

This provision meets requirements

n The childminder understands her roles and responsibilities to support children's safety and welfare. She is aware of the potential signs that would give her cause for concern that a child's welfare might be at risk of harm and the agency to report to. The childminder knows the procedure to follow if there is an allegation to promote children's safety. She knows the importance of risk assessment. The childminder has a current paediatric first-aid certificate in place. n The childminder knows the importance of working in partnership with parents and other professionals. For example, other provisions that children may also attend to ensure the needs of children are consistently met. She will inform parents of accidents and incidents and share observations and assessments, such as the two-year-old progress check. 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 for exercise to support children's physical skills, both inside and outside. n The childminder values opportunities to support her own professional development. For instance, she 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 the importance of equality and diversity. For example, being a positive role model and respecting all children. She will acknowledge festivals that reflect the children's culture, as well as others within the community. n The childminder recognises the importance of helping children to manage their behaviour. The childminder demonstrates appropriate strategies to support children according to their individual needs and ages. For example, helping children to understand simple rules and boundaries and using praise to acknowledge what they do well.

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This provision meets requirements

n The childminder demonstrates appropriate knowledge of how to support children's development. For example, she will gather information from parents to identify children's starting point, observe what children can do and plan to extend their learning. She is aware of the value of supporting children's independence, confidence and perseverance.

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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 EY467678 Local authority Croydon Inspection number 10285752 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 17 October 2017

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2013. She lives in South Croydon, within the London Borough of Croydon. She works Monday to Friday from 7am until 7pm, 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 childminder and has taken that into account in their evaluation of the childminder. n The childminder showed the inspector the premises and discussed her risk assessment. n The inspector discussed with the childminder how she intends to deliver the curriculum. n The childminder discussed safeguarding with the inspector and how she will ensure children's safety and welfare are consistently prioritised. n The inspector considered how the childminder plans to work in partnership with parents and other professionals.

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Inspection activities

19 June 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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