Childminder in Sutton

This provision meets requirements

n The childminder can explain his curriculum aims and demonstrates knowledge of how to support children's development. He knows what skills children need to be well prepared for the move to school. He understands the benefits of outdoor play and using children's interests to support their progress. The childminder can identify activities which support children to develop their early communication skills, such as singing, reading stories and having conversations. n The childminder knows how to role model good manners and how to teach children about expected behaviour. He can describe strategies to help children to self-regulate, such as using breathing techniques to calm children. He recognises the importance of children being taught to make good choices and learning how their actions can impact on their peers and others. n The childminder knows to collect information about children before they start at

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the setting. He understands how to use this to support children to settle in. The childminder recognises that every child will have different experiences and is able to explain how teaching will be tailored to meet children's individual needs. He knows how to support children to enjoy a healthy lifestyle and develop independence skills. n The childminder recognises the importance of developing positive relationships with parents. He knows how to support home learning and has experience of supporting parents to work with external agencies. The childminder understands how to support children with additional needs. n The childminder has suitable premises that meet the needs of children. He demonstrates how to assess risks and has policies in place to keep children safe. For example, the childminder collects older children from school and has carefully considered how to manage the walk safely. n The childminder attends training to support his professional learning. This helps

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him to stay up to date with how to keep children safe and any statutory changes. The childminder has a network of professionals to meet with and share knowledge.

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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 EY444758 Local authority Sutton Inspection number 10380716 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 11 Date of previous inspection 20 June 2019

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2012. He lives in Worcester Park in the London Borough of Sutton. He is open from 7.15am to 6.30pm, Monday to Thursday. He is open all year round. The childminder is a qualified teacher.

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Inspection activities

n The childminder and the inspector discussed how the childminder organises his early years provision, including the aims and rationale for his curriculum. n The inspector had discussions with the childminder about his understanding of how to safeguard children. n The inspector discussed with the childminder how he will work in partnership with parents. n The childminder showed the inspector the areas of the home used for childminding and discussed how he ensures they are safe and suitable. n The childminder provided the inspector with a sample of key documentation on request.

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20 May 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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