Childminder in Croydon

This provision meets requirements

n The childminder is an experienced early years educator. She applies her knowledge of learning and development when caring for children. This helps the childminder to meet children's individual needs and support them to make good progress in their learning. n The childminder considers how to improve her provision throughout the year. She has recently reviewed her safeguarding policies and procedures. The childminder accesses a range of courses and training opportunities to ensure her knowledge of safeguarding and child development remains current. n Parents' written comments about the childminder are extremely positive. They say their children settle well into the childminder's care. Parents enjoy the crafts and artwork their children bring home. They say the childminder is kind and reliable and that their children are happy. n Children get plenty of opportunities to enjoy a range of experiences outdoors in

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the local area. The childminder takes children to parks and playgrounds, where they can extend their physical skills. At home, the childminder uses her balcony for sand, water and messy play. This means children can enjoy being outside throughout the day. n The childminder considers children's individual needs and stages of development to ensure she supports their growing independence. The childminder has a range of strategies she can use to promote positive behaviour and support parents to manage challenging behaviour. This helps provide consistency for children.

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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 2666258 Local authority Croydon Inspection number 10350601 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 4 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 New Addington area of the London Borough of Croydon. The childminder has an early years qualification at level 3. The childminder offers flexible childcare from 7am to 10pm, Monday to Saturday. The childminder offers funded placements for children in the early years age range.

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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. n The inspector viewed the provision and discussed the safety and suitability of the premises with the childminder. n The childminder and inspector discussed how the curriculum had been implemented and the impact that this had on children's learning. n The childminder provided the inspector with a sample of key documentation on request. n The inspector spoke with the childminder about the leadership and management of the setting. n The inspector viewed written feedback from several parents and took account of their views.

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Inspection activities

6 September 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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6 September 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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