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n The childminder explains how she will keep children safe. She understands her responsibility to be vigilant and alert. The childminder can identify the indicators of abuse and knows who to report any concerns to. n The childminder understands the importance of engaging parents and carers in discussions about their children's play, learning, development and personal care needs. Parents comment favourably about the childminder's practice. For example, parents describe the childminder's home as having a 'family feel', which appeals to them. n The childminder explains how she will use the important information she collects from parents to ensure that she meets children's personal needs. For example, she discusses how she will take information about children's allergies and food intolerances into account when preparing meals. n The childminder confidently explains how she intends to support children's learning and play in a variety of suitable ways. She aims to encourage children's

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speech and language skills, such as when sharing books. The childminder plans to help babies to develop their core stability, such as when encouraging them to play on their stomachs. With older children, she plans to encourage their movement skills. For instance, the childminder explains she will provide wheeled vehicles in the garden to help children to negotiate spaces. n The childminder explains how she intends to support children's emotional skills in sensitive ways. For example, she intends to be attentive to settling babies in and ensure that they feel happy. The childminder describes how she will plan her time carefully to ensure that all children feel supported. For example, she aims to talk and play with children frequently. n The childminder confidently explains how she has addressed the recommendations from her last inspection. She explains how she will seek and use information about children's interests to plan engaging activities. For

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example, through an interest in transport, she explains how she can extend children's vocabulary through discussions about the names of different types of buses. The childminder recognises that talking with children about their interests helps to build their confidence and self-esteem. n The childminder explains how she has changed the structure of her routine for dropping off and picking up since the last inspection. She says that she will invite parents into her home to have discussions at the end of each day. The childminder feels that this will provide an opportunity to exchange feedback in a more detailed and relaxed way. n The childminder understands the importance of promoting diversity in different ways. For example, she plans to share pictures books written in different languages with children. The childminder intends to consult with parents about their cultural backgrounds, to explore how children's differences can be

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30 April 2025 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 124486 Local authority Croydon Inspection number 10375873 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 7 Number of children on roll 10 Date of previous inspection 8 May 2019

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 1993. She lives in the London Borough of Croydon. The childminder operates during term time, from 7.30am to 6pm, Monday to Friday. She provides mainly before- and after-school care, in addition to ad hoc hours. The childminder holds a relevant early years qualification at level 3.

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Inspection activities

n The inspector viewed the spaces within the home and the private outdoor garden that are used for childminding purposes. n The childminder and inspector discussed how information is gathered and recorded about the children on roll. n The childminder talked to the inspector about how she evaluates and continually improves her childminding service. n The inspector and childminder discussed how she intends to make use of spaces within her home to support children's play, learning and development. n The inspector asked the childminder questions about her safeguarding knowledge and welfare practices. n The inspector spoke to parents to seek their views about the childminder's service.

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30 April 2025 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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30 April 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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