Childminder in Merton

This provision does not meet requirements

n The childminder understands the importance of robust risk assessments to keep children safe from harm. She knows how to correctly identify children who may be at risk of neglect and abuse. The childminder successfully explains the correct procedures to take to report her concerns about a child's welfare. n The childminder recognises the importance of promoting children's good health. She describes how she will make use of community resources, such as local parks, and her garden to provide opportunities for children to have lots of exercise and plenty of fresh air. The childminder plans to provide children with a range of healthy meals and snacks. She explains she will teach children about where their food comes from and provide them with opportunities to grow their own produce. n The childminder understands how to support children's positive behaviour. For example, she describes how she will talk calmly to children, promote good

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manners and teach children about the importance of sharing. The childminder explains how she will reward kindness and praise children for showing respect for each other. n The childminder acknowledges the importance of working in partnership with parents and carers. She describes how she will identify children's initial starting points in development and assess children's learning and development over time. The childminder discusses how she will share this information with parents on a regular basis. n The childminder talks about how she will plan a curriculum for children that is challenging and in line with their ages and stages of development. She plans to provide exciting activities that will maintain children's interests in learning and work towards meeting their individual milestones. n The childminder understands the importance of continuous professional development. She regularly reads up on new initiatives, meets up with other

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childminders and seeks advice from the local authority. The childminder explains that this ensures that her knowledge is up to date. n The childminder has previously completed first-aid training and is knowledgeable about how to respond to accidents or a choking incident. However, her current first-aid certificate has expired. That said, the childminder is booked on a course to complete this by the end of next month.

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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 that you hold a current paediatric first-aid certificate at all times. 31/10/2025

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY282094 Local authority Merton Inspection number 10398526 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 28 October 2019

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2004. She lives in Colliers Wood in the London Borough of Merton. The childminder offers care all year round, from 8am to 6pm, Monday to Friday. She provides government funded childcare.

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Inspection activities

n The childminder showed the inspector around the premises and discussed how she will ensure that they are safe and suitable when children are on roll. n The childminder spoke to the inspector about her intentions for children's learning. n The childminder provided the inspector with a sample of key documentation on request.

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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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