Childminder in Merton

This provision meets requirements

n The childminder has a good understanding of how to use the early years foundation stage to build her curriculum. She explains how she will plan to meet children's individual needs and monitor their progress. The childminder discusses how this will support children to meet their next steps in learning. She highlights how she will incorporate outdoor play into the curriculum, such as through the use of the outdoor space and the local park. n The childminder explains the essential skills and knowledge she wants to teach children in her care. This includes being respectful and learning good manners. The childminder describes how she will teach children how to tidy up after themselves, bake and basic life skills. She explains how this will help to prepare children for later life. n The childminder recognises the importance of teaching children about healthy choices and practices. She discusses how she will provide healthy, varied meals

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and snacks, and encourage children to learn and try new fruits and vegetables. n The childminder demonstrates a good understanding of working in partnership with parents. She explains how she will work closely with parents, and meet with them regularly to share children's progress. The childminder discusses how she will complete regular reports on children's development and encourage children's learning at home. She will provide opportunities for parents to give feedback face to face and through a communication book. n The childminder has an understanding of how to safeguard children. This includes the reporting procedures for concerns about children, their families or people in positions of trust. The childminder completes regular risk assessments on the environment to ensure that this is safe for children and maintains her paediatric first-aid qualification. n The childminder is keen to develop her knowledge further. She will continue to

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use training opportunities in the local authority, which she has identified as an area of development. The childminder has a good network of professionals she can share knowledge and support with, to support her practice further.

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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 EY492216 Local authority Merton Inspection number 10312380 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 27 April 2018

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2016. She lives in Lower Morden in the London Borough of Merton. The childminder is available all year round, from 7.30am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, and occasional weekends.

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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 childminder showed the inspector around the premises and discussed how she ensures that they are safe and suitable. n The childminder spoke to the inspector about how she will plan for and support children's learning. n The childminder provided the inspector with a sample of key documentation on request.

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27 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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