Childminder in Sutton

This provision meets requirements

n The childminder plans to work in partnership with parents. She intends to gather information about children's interests and knowledge before they start. She talks about how to use this information to settle in new children and determine their starting points. n The childminder recognises the importance of understanding children's individual needs. She explains how she will use observations and assessments to provide learning opportunities to develop children's skills. She intends to deliver a broad curriculum. n The childminder plans to support children to be independent. She explains how she will encourage them to wash their hands on their own, and will provide different coloured towels for each child. This will allow them to identify their own towel to dry their hands with. n Through discussion, the childminder demonstrates how she will manage children's behaviour. She intends to be fair and consistent, and wants to provide

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age-appropriate explanations to children to help them understand how to respect each other. She is aware of the importance of discussing feelings and explaining the impact of children's actions on others. She plans to help children develop a sense of right and wrong. n The childminder understands the importance of physical activity. She intends to allow children to play outside every day, and plans to take them to the park on a daily basis. She wants to support children to lead a healthy lifestyle. n The childminder demonstrates how she will reflect on her practice. She values feedback from parents and children. She aims to adapt her service to take their suggestions on board. The childminder realises the importance of training and keeping her practice up to date. n The childminder is aware of her responsibilities in safeguarding children. She knows how to identify if any children are at risk of abuse and what to do if she is

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concerned about a child. She is aware of how to manage allegations against her or a member of her household. n The childminder's house is secure. She intends to continually risk assess the environment to make sure it is safe for children. She plans on teaching children how to keep themselves safe, for example how to cross a road safely. n The childminder intends to provide an inclusive setting. She describes how she would adapt activities to help all children make progress. She is aware of importance of working in partnership with other professionals to help support children with special educational needs and/or disabilities. n Through discussion, the childminder explains the importance of supporting children with transitions. She intends to talk to children about moving on to school and preparing them for the changes in their routines.

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This provision meets requirements

14 July 2023 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 2602862 Local authority Sutton Inspection number 10280843 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 8 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2020. She operates from Monday to Friday, all year round except for bank holiday and for family holidays. Sessions are from 7.30am to 6.30pm. The childminder holds a level 6 qualification in early years.

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Inspection activities

n The 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 setting. n Although there were no children in the early age range present at the time of this inspection, there were children present who were over the age of five years. n The inspector discussed with the childminder how she intends to deliver the educational programmes for children and monitor their progress. n The inspector discussed with the childminder how she reflects on her practice and brings about improvements in the quality of provision. n The inspector viewed areas of the premises used for childminding. n The inspector discussed with the childminder how she intends to meet the safeguarding and welfare requirements when caring for children.

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Inspection activities

14 July 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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14 July 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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