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n The childminder understands the importance of providing children with a secure and safe environment. She describes the flexible settling-in period she will offer to help children to build relationships with her and become familiar with the environment. n The childminder understands the importance of providing children with a challenging curriculum that builds on what they already know and what they need to learn next. She describes how she will gather information from parents during the initial settling-in stage. The childminder explains how she will then use this information, alongside her own observations, to begin planning children's next steps in development. n The childminder recognises the importance of promoting healthy lifestyles to children. She describes the meal options she will provide to children, ensuring that they are nutritionally balanced. The childminder talks about the physical opportunities she will make available to children each day to help them to

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develop their small and large muscles. n The childminder understands the importance of having high expectations of children. She describes how she will encourage children to be independent and develop problem-solving skills. n The childminder understands the importance of working in partnership with parents. She describes how she will share information with parents about their children's learning. n The childminder recognises the importance of providing an inclusive environment for children that nurtures their individuality. She describes how she will make reasonable adjustments to support children with special educational needs and/or disabilities. n The childminder explains how she will embed British values within the setting. She describes how she will teach children to respect the diversity of their peers through celebrating what is important to each individual family. n The childminder understands the importance of having rules and boundaries in

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place for children. She describes how she will promote turn taking and sharing. The childminder talks about how she will use positive reinforcement and role modelling to ensure that children understand the expectations for their behaviour in the setting. n The childminder is reflective in her practice. She regularly seeks feedback from parents and children to understand how she can further enhance her practice. The childminder uses the resources available from the local authority to continue her own professional development. n The childminder attends regular safeguarding training. This ensures that she remains alert to the different ways children may be at risk of harm or abuse. The childminder has secure recording and reporting procedures in place. She describes how she will teach children to keep themselves safe when out of the setting.

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This provision meets requirements

7 December 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 EY434587 Local authority Merton Inspection number 10308354 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 4 Date of previous inspection 29 March 2018

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2011. She is located in South Wimbledon, in the London Borough of Merton. The childminder operates all year round, from 8am until 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds a childcare 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 childminder and has taken that into account in their evaluation of the setting. n The inspector viewed the provision and discussed the safety and suitability of the premises. n The childminder provided the inspector with a sample of key documentation on request. n Discussions were held between the childminder and inspector regarding the learning and development and safeguarding and welfare requirements. n The inspector spoke with the childminder about her understanding of safeguarding children from harm or abuse.

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Inspection activities

7 December 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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7 December 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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