Childminder in Sutton

This provision meets requirements

n In discussion, the childminder demonstrates that she knows children exceptionally well. The childminder describes how she uses her observations and assessments to identify children's learning needs and plans opportunities to help children build on what they can already do and know. n The childminder describes how she works in partnership with parents. She explains how she gathers personal information about children from the start and liaises with parents to tailor her care to meet children's individual needs. n The childminder explains how she follows children's interests to help children develop positive attitudes to learning. The childminder gave examples of how she uses these interests to extend their learning. For example, she takes children to the local station to see the trains and hear the announcements when children have shown interest in playing with the train set. n The childminder describes good examples of how she supports children with

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special educational needs and/or disabilities. She explains the arrangements for sharing information with parents and other professionals involved in children's care. This indicates that partnerships with parents and professionals are good. n The childminder demonstrates a good understanding of how to keep children safe. She showed the inspector how she records children's attendance and explains how she meets the ratio requirements. The childminder explains how she minimises risks, such as installing a safety gate to prevent children accessing the kitchen unobserved. n The childminder shares how she keeps her knowledge up to date by engaging with the local authority and other local childminders. She describes how she accesses further learning for herself and her assistants via online courses. The childminder has completed recent safeguarding and paediatric first-aid training.

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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 2680857 Local authority Sutton Inspection number 10358234 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 3 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2022. She lives in the London Borough of Sutton. The childminder providers care between 7.30am and 6.30pm, all year round, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder works with two assistants.

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Inspection activities

n This was the first routine inspection the provider received since the COVID-19 pandemic began. The inspector discussed the impact of the pandemic with the provider and has taken that into account in their evaluation of the provider. n The childminder showed the inspector the premises and discussed how they ensure it is safe and suitable. n The inspector looked at relevant documentation and reviewed evidence of the suitability of assistants working with the childminder. n The childminder and inspector discussed how the curriculum is implemented and the impact that this has on children's learning.

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Inspection activities

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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