Flack, Mary Jane

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n The childminder has a good knowledge and understanding of how young children learn. She explains in detail how she will provide activities based on individual children's needs and interests. Currently, the childminder provides before- and after-school care and has a range of age-appropriate resources for children to access independently. She speaks about how she provides children with small tasks to help them to gain a sense of responsibility. For example, at times, the childminder encourages children to help with preparing the teatime meal. n The childminder promotes a healthy lifestyle for children. For instance, she provides healthy and nutritious options for children's breakfasts and teas. The childminder encourages children to be physically active everyday by walking on the school run and accessing her garden, weather permitting. n The childminder talks about how she supports children's behaviour and

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emotional development. She understands how to teach children to share, be respectful and kind to one another. n The childminder understands the importance of working in partnership with parents and other early years settings where after-school children attend. She is clear about her role in sharing information with parents and exchanging messages from school to keep parents up to date. Parents' comments gathered for the inspection demonstrate the childminder is highly valued by them. n Older after-school children enjoy the time they spend in the childminder's care. They comment, 'I like my childminder because she is really fun and it is never boring at her house' and 'I love my childminder because I feel like she is part of my family.' n The childminder has a good understanding of her responsibility to safeguard children. She knows the procedure to follow in the event of having any child protection concerns about a child's welfare. The childminder has a clear

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understanding about the importance of maintaining a detailed record of children's attendance. She is aware of the need to maintain a safe and secure environment 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 124355 Local authority Croydon Inspection number 10359759 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 12 Date of previous inspection 20 December 2018

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 1997. She lives in Coulsdon, in the London Borough of Croydon. The childminder works Monday to Friday, from 7am to 8.30am and 3pm to 6pm. She is available for 48 weeks of the year, except for family holidays.

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Inspection activities

n The inspector viewed the childminder's home and discussed the safety and suitability of the premises. n The inspector discussed how the childminder will support young children's learning and development if she was caring for them. n The childminder and inspector had a discussion on how she meets the safeguarding and welfare requirements. n The childminder provided the inspector with a sample of key documentation on request. n The inspector took account of parents' and older children's written feedback as part of the inspection process.

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10 October 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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