Childminder EY385491

This provision meets requirements

n The childminder confidently describes how she will plan activities for children across the early years curriculum. She understands the knowledge and skills that young children need to learn. The childminder recognises how to extend children's learning to help to promote their thinking. n The childminder understands how to find out what children know and can do. She understands how to use assessment to identify what children need to learn next. The childminder demonstrates an understanding of how to plan suitable activities for children of all ages that help them to reach their milestones. n The childminder recognises that some children may have gaps in their learning. She confidently describes how she supports children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). The childminder knows how to link up with experts to support the learning of children with SEND. n The childminder understands that a healthy diet promotes children's physical

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health. She explains how she will teach children about nutrition. The childminder has policies that she will share with parents and carers linked to healthy eating. She discusses how she will find out about children's allergies and intolerances, to support children's physical health. n The childminder understands how to support children's behaviour. She knows that she needs to teach children to recognise their own feelings. The childminder describes how she will promote positive behaviours. She understands that giving children clear boundaries and expectations helps them to feel emotionally secure. n The childminder understands that parent partnerships are important. She knows how to share information about how children learn with parents. The childminder recognises that it is important to consider what children learn beyond her home to help parents to extend children's learning at home. n The childminder recognises that it is important to evaluate her practice. She

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plans routine continuous professional development opportunities. The childminder completes training to keep her knowledge and skills up to date. She recognises that this helps her to continue to develop her skills over time. n The childminder understands how to keep children safe. She carries out regular risk assessments to ensure that her home is hazard free. The childminder understands that talking to children about keeping safe, such as how to cross the road, is important.

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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 EY385491 Local authority Croydon Inspection number 10368563 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 26 March 2019

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2008 and lives in the London Borough of Croydon. She operates during term time, from 7.30am to 6pm, Monday to Friday. The childminder holds an appropriate qualification at level 3. She provides government funded childcare.

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n The childminder provided the inspector with a sample of key documentation on request. n The inspector viewed the provision and discussed the safety and suitability of the premises. n The inspector and the childminder discussed how the childminder organises their curriculum to support children's learning.

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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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