Childminder in Sutton

This provision meets requirements

n The childminder describes how she intends to gather information about children from parents before they start at her setting. She shares how she will use this information to settle children in and to establish what they already know and can do. She understands the importance of continually assessing children to identify if there are any delays in their development. n The childminder has a clear idea about what she wants children to know by the time they leave her. She intends to use children's interests to deliver a broad curriculum that covers all seven areas of learning. n The childminder wants children to learn about the natural world. Through discussion, she explains how she will provide them with opportunities to observe and interact with nature. For example, she will take children on insect hunts, and encourage them to check on the nest box and plant flowers. n The childminder places a high priority on encouraging children to read. She aims

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to build children's knowledge from books. For example, she intends to take children to the library to take home books based on their interests. n The childminder understands the importance of working in partnership with nurseries and schools. She plans on finding out what children are learning at other settings they also attend. She will then focus on this with them to help support their learning. n The childminder describes how she will manage children's behaviour in ways that are age-appropriate. She will place a high priority on helping children to respect each other and their environment. She understands the value in giving children responsibilities to build up their self-confidence. n The childminder plans on providing children with real first-hand experiences by taking them on daily outings. She will take children to the park, library, parent and baby groups and other places to help them learn how to behave in different

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This provision meets requirements

environments. n The childminder has a good understanding of how she intends to keep children safe. She attends safeguarding training and knows what action to take if she thinks a child is at risk of harm. She informs Ofsted of all adults that live in the home to ensure that they have had appropriate checks carried out. She maintained the premises to ensure children are kept safe.

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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 139622 Local authority Sutton Inspection number 10311972 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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Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 0 Date of previous inspection 17 April 2018

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 1992. She lives in Carshalton in the London Borough of Sutton. She operates on Monday to Friday from 7.45am to 6.30pm, for most of the year. The childminder holds a recognised level 3 childcare qualification.

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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 childminder. n The inspector talked to the childminder about how she implements her curriculum. n The inspector reviewed some documents, including the childminder's first-aid certificate and public liability insurance. n The inspector discussed with the childminder how she meets the safeguarding and welfare requirements. n The childminder discussed arrangements for working in partnership with parents.

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Inspection activities

18 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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