Childminder in Croydon

This provision meets requirements

n The childminder is well qualified and experienced. She explains how she will draw on this experience to plan a well-designed curriculum. The childminder describes how she will use her knowledge of what children already know and can do to plan their next steps in learning. She discusses how she will use a range of teaching techniques to deliver the curriculum in a way that meets children's individual learning styles. n The childminder has a clear understanding of her responsibility to keeping children safe. She knows the signs that a child may be at risk of harm and how to report any possible concerns. The childminder has completed safeguarding training and ensures that her knowledge in this area is up to date. She is aware of the contextual safeguarding issues that children may be exposed to in the local area. n The childminder knows her local area well. She explains how she will use this knowledge to support children's understanding of the wider world in which they

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This provision meets requirements

live. The childminder explains she will take part in various local charity events with children. For example, she will involve children in collecting food for the local food bank and litter picking as part of Earth Day. The childminder describes how this will support children's understanding of their community and the needs of others. n The childminder understands the importance of teaching children to live a healthy lifestyle. She is passionate about promoting the benefits of healthy eating and physical exercise and understands the link between physical and emotional health. n The childminder has high expectations for children's behaviour and explains how she will help children to develop positive relationships. She explains the rules of her setting and how she will describe these to children. The childminder explains how she will incorporate sharing, turn-taking and respect for others into activities.

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This provision meets requirements

n The childminder explains how she will build secure bonds with children to promote their emotional well-being and independence. She discusses how she thrives to make her setting a 'home from home' and is passionate about supporting children to feel secure and safe in her care, which she explains will, in turn, support their ability to learn. n The childminder explains how she keeps her knowledge up to date. She evaluates her service and prioritises ongoing improvements by attending training courses, speaking to other childminders and completing her own online research. n The childminder recognises the value of working closely with parents and other professionals to support continuity of care and learning. The childminder recognises that this partnership working also helps children to settle and feel secure in her setting. She describes examples of individualised settling-in plans that she has previously developed for children's individual needs.

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This provision meets requirements

28 February 2024 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 2636585 Local authority Wandsworth Inspection number 10305649 Type of provision Childminder Registers Early Years Register Day care type Childminder

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inspection

Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 6 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2021. She works with another register childminder in Putney Vale, in the London Borough of Wandsworth. The childminder operates all year round, from 7am to 5.30pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays.

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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 her evaluation of the setting. n The inspector had a tour of the areas of the premises that will be used when caring for the children. n The inspector spoke to the childminder to determine her knowledge of the learning and development requirements. n The inspector sampled documentation, including the childminder's qualifications. 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

28 February 2024 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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28 February 2024 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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