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Early years · Childminder inspection (EIF, requirements met)

Childminder in Croydon

Inspected 13 Feb 2025 · published 12 Mar 2025 · URN EY419840

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  • Inspection date verified

    13 Feb 2025

  • Inspectors verified

    Marisol Hernandez-Garn

  • Overall effectivenesssingle source

    Not met

  • Previous overall verified

    Good

  • Name on report verified

    Childminder report

  • URN verified

    EY419840

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  • OverallNot met

10% of comparable inspections in the last three years were graded Not met (3,163 inspections).

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What needs to improveAbout the inspection positive critical

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Pages
4
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319
shorter than usual (typical 401)
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Hard
Flesch 44, typical 46
Average sentence
15 words
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8
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0%
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What needs to improve 46%About the inspection 54%

Full report text

This provision does not meet requirements

n The childminder does not hold valid public liability insurance. This breach is also related to the requirements under the Childcare Register. n Through discussion, the childminder demonstrates she is aware of child protection issues, including indicators of extremist views and behaviours. She knows how to report any concerns to protect children from harm. n The childminder describes the risk assessments that are in place to identify and address potential hazards in the setting. Appropriate toys and resources are available for children to access. Children will have opportunities to play outdoors to support their health and well-being. n The childminder describes her understanding of how to observe and assess children's learning. She aims to use the information collected to plan the curriculum, to help children make progress. n The childminder recognises the importance of collaborating with parents and

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This provision does not meet requirements

other professionals. She aims to work alongside them to ensure consistency in children's care and education. n The childminder discusses how she will form attachments with children to support their emotional well-being. She plans to establish behavioural rules to ensure children's safety. n The childminder explains how she continues to promote her professional development. For example, since the last inspection, she has refreshed her knowledge of equality and diversity. The childminder plans to evaluate the quality of her services with input from parents and other professionals.

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This provision does not meet 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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Due date

ensure public liability insurance is maintained at all times. 01/04/2025

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY419840 Local authority Croydon Inspection number 10372350 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 12 April 2019

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2011 and lives in the London Borough of Croydon. She offers her childcare services Monday through Thursday from 8am to 6pm, all year round. The childminder holds a relevant childcare qualification.

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Inspection activities

n The inspector discussed with the childminder how she intends to deliver the educational programmes for children. n The inspector reviewed various documentation, such as the childminder's training certificates. n The childminder showed the inspector around the setting. n The inspector and childminder held discussions on leadership and management issues.

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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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Inspection activities

13 February 2025 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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