Ellis, Gail Maureen

Met

Previous inspection Not Met (with actions)

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This provision meets requirements

n The childminder discusses how she intends to plan a wide variety of interesting activities that will support children's learning and development across all areas of the curriculum. She also describes how she intends to monitor children's progress and plan new experiences to help them to develop new knowledge and skills. n The childminder explains how she hopes to build warm and positive relationships with children. She highlights how she will teach children about boundaries, sharing and kindness to support their personal and social development. n The childminder understands her responsibilities in relation to keeping children safe. For instance, she explains how she will recognise potential signs that may indicate that a child's welfare is being compromised. The childminder also understands signs that a child is being exposed to extreme ideas and views. Furthermore, she knows the importance of keeping written records and

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reporting any concerns to safeguarding professionals in the local authority. n The childminder discusses how she is committed to offering an inclusive service. This is apparent in the way that she describes how she would make adaptations for children with special educational needs and/or disabilities and work with a range of other professionals to support children's learning. n The childminder explains how she intends to teach children about diversity. For example, she discusses how she will learn about children's home cultures when they join and celebrate different festivals that are important to them. The childminder adds how she intends to broaden children's knowledge through art projects, sharing music and food. n The childminder keeps all mandatory training up to date, including first aid and safeguarding. This positively contributes to her commitment to try to keep children safe. n The childminder discusses how she intends to build trusting and open

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This provision meets requirements

relationships with parents. She describes how she will seek lots of information from parents when their children first join. The childminder explains how she will keep parents updated about their children's current interests, new achievements and overall progress.

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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 139606 Local authority Sutton Inspection number 10279327 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 22 November 2022

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 1992. She lives in the London Borough of Sutton. The childminder is available to care for children all year round, from 8am until 6pm, on weekdays, except for Thursdays.

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Inspection activities

n The inspector discussed any continued impact of the pandemic with the childminder and has taken this into account in the evaluation of the setting. n The inspector discussed with the childminder how she ensures that her home is safe and suitable to care for children. n The inspector held a discussion with the childminder about how she intends to meet the safeguarding and welfare requirements. n A range of documentation was viewed. This includes suitability check information for the childminder and the other members of her household.

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Inspection activities

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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Inspection activities

1 September 2023 1 September 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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