Childminder in Sutton

This provision meets requirements

n The childminder expresses her commitment to her professional development. She intends to involve parents to evaluate the quality of her childcare services. n The childminder has a variety of toys and equipment available. She knows how to observe and assess children's learning to plan the educational programmes. n The childminder understands how to work with parents and other professionals to promote children's learning. For example, she will discuss with parents how to manage children's behaviour. n The childminder wants to make use of the outdoor space to support children's physical health. She plans to take children to the local park and playgroups to help raise their social skills. n The childminder knows how to identify safeguarding concerns and what to do to protect children's welfare. She has procedures in place to check the premises to ensure that children are not exposed to unnecessary risks, including during sleep

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This provision meets requirements

time. n The childminder intends to promote equality and diversity through activities and celebrations such as Easter, Diwali and Chinese New Year.

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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 139693 Local authority Sutton Inspection number 10316957 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 21 May 2018

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2006 and lives in the London Borough of Sutton. She offers care during term time only, Monday to Thursday, from 8am to 4pm. The childminder holds a relevant 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 her evaluation of the setting. n The childminder showed the inspector all areas of the home, inside and outdoors, to be used for the care of children. She discussed the toys and equipment that are available for childminding. n The childminder explained to the inspector how she intends to work with parents and other professionals. n The inspector discussed with the childminder how she intends to undertake observation and assessment to plan the educational programmes for children. She looked at relevant documents, including evidence of the suitability of all persons living at the premises.

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Inspection activities

4 March 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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4 March 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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