Childminder in Sutton

This provision meets requirements

n The childminder explains how she will provide a broad curriculum that covers all areas of learning. She intends to find out children's starting points through observation and will keep a regular track of their progress. n The childminder recognises the importance of personal, social and emotional development. She describes how children need to feel safe and secure before they can learn. She also describes the importance of supporting children with their emotions, relationships with others and learning what makes them unique to help build their confidence and self-esteem. n The childminder discusses how she will offer an inclusive service. She explains how she will help children to learn about different cultures, backgrounds and teach them to value differences between themselves and others. n The childminder understands the value of working in partnership with parents and other professionals involved in children's lives. She knows how to use these

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partnerships to help meet children's individual needs and support continuity in their care and learning. n The childminder describes her expectations of children's behaviour and how she will manage this in a supportive way. She explains that she will help children to understand the impact of their behaviour on others. The childminder discusses how she will help children to learn to respect each other, share resources and be kind to one another. n The childminder understands her role and responsibilities in relation to keeping children safe. She demonstrates clear knowledge of child protection and wider safeguarding issues. She discusses how she will support children in the event of a fire and how she teaches children about their personal safety. n The childminder has kept up to date with mandatory training and regularly reads early years articles to support her professional development.

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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 139621 Local authority Sutton Inspection number 10301243 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 29 January 2018

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 1993. She lives in Wallington, Surrey. The childminder operates Monday to Friday from 7.30am until 9am and 3pm until 6.30pm during term time only. The childminder holds a qualification at level 3.

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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 provider and has taken this into account in their evaluation of the provider. n The inspector viewed resources and areas used for childminding. The childminder discussed how she ensure the premises are safe and suitable. n The inspector held discussions with the childminder about how she intends to support children's learning and help them make progress. n The inspector talked to the childminder about her safeguarding knowledge and how she will keep children safe. n The inspector viewed relevant documentation, which included the childminder's paediatric first-aid certificate and insurance documents.

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Inspection activities

25 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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25 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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