Childminder EY544666

Overall effectiveness Good

The quality of education Good Behaviour and attitudes Good Personal development Good Leadership and management Good Overall effectiveness at previous inspection Not applicable

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The provision is good

Children are motivated to learn in a stimulating environment. All children, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) and those who speak English as an additional language, progress well from where they started. The childminder enthusiastically plays alongside children to guide and encourage them to develop new skills. Young children enjoy sensory experiences, such as messy play with shaving foam. The childminder supports children to develop their early mathematical and literacy skills by asking meaningful questions. This was evident when children found hidden coloured letters and numbers which the childminder helped them to identify. Children develop their sense of awe and wonder through different activities to extend their learning, for example exploring how things look and feel in the dark. The childminder has high expectations for all children and introduces new words such as 'luminous', 'dark blue' and 'light blue'.

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The provision is good

Children develop their early communication and language skills well. The childminder is a good role model. Children are caring and respectful to their friends and behaviour is good. Although the childminder does not gather regular feedback about her setting from parents, she does gather useful information about children before they start, to help understand what children know and can already do. Children settle quickly, are emotionally secure and form very close relationships with the childminder.

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need to do better?

n The childminder continually observes children, including those in receipt of additional funding. Children independently choose books to read with the childminder. Young children participate and respond to stories, rhymes and action songs as the childminder repeats and emphasises key words. Children listen attentively and learn to link actions to vocabulary as the childminder uses textured books. Children develop their early literacy skills well. Those with SEND and those who speak English as an additional language are well prepared for the next stage of their learning. n The childminder supports children in developing a positive and respectful attitude. She provides a high-quality education based on an ambitious curriculum. Children show this during activities which explore their similarities and differences. They develop a good understanding of what makes them unique. The childminder uses key words from children's first language and

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teaches them about different cultural foods and festivals. n Children have opportunities to build their self-esteem and confidence as they meet with other children during sessions at toddler groups. Children learn to share and take turns. They develop good social skills. The childminder provides a range of opportunities for children to engage in physically active play, both inside and outdoors. For instance, they visit the soft-play and sensory room as

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9 September 2019 well as going on regular visits to the park. Children practise their hand-to-eye coordination and develop good muscle skills. n The childminder encourages children to follow good hygiene practices. For instance, she reminds them of the importance of handwashing before they eat. The childminder provides children with nutritious snacks and meals. She works closely with parents and encourages children to try new food to broaden the healthy choices they make at the setting and at home. Children have opportunities to learn about the wider world and explore nature. For example, the childminder supports older children to understand how things grow. Young children enjoy bringing in natural resources, such as jasmine flowers, mint and sticks from outside. The childminder encourages children to explore their own ideas and develop their creative skills. n The childminder provides high-quality inclusive care and education for all

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children. She shares children's progress with parents to keep them informed about their children's achievements. Parents appreciate the information they receive and comment on how effectively the childminder's ideas and tips support their children's development at home. The childminder works very closely with other professionals and builds good relationships with schools. This helps to provide a consistent approach to children's learning needs. n The childminder makes very effective use of conferences and training opportunities to extend her knowledge and skills. She has applied her recent learning effectively and developed key skills to support children's behaviour. The childminder carries out a self-evaluation of her setting. However, she does not regularly gather feedback from parents to enable her to provide a sharp focus on key areas of development.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder understands the signs and symptoms that may indicate a child is at risk of harm. She completes regular safeguarding training, for instance in female genital mutilation, to keep her knowledge up to date. The childminder knows how to refer any concerns about a child's welfare. She carries out risk assessments for all aspects of her provision, such as risky activities and trips off site. She has good systems in place to ensure the environment is safe and secure. The childminder helps children understand how to stay safe and supports them in developing the necessary skills to communicate their feelings.

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should:

n extend the current self-evaluation procedures to include feedback from parents, in order to drive improvements to an outstanding level.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY544666 Local authority Croydon Inspection number 10100252 Type of provision Childminder

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Registers

Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Day care type Childminder Age range of children 1 to 2 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 2 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2017 and lives in the London Borough of Croydon. She operates from 7am to 6pm, Monday to Friday. The childminder holds a relevant early years qualification at level 3.

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Inspection activities

n The inspector discussed children's learning and progress with the childminder, including their next steps and interests. n During the learning walk with the childminder, the inspector looked at the range of resources available for children's use. n A joint observation was carried out by the inspector and the childminder. n Meetings were held between the inspector and the childminder at different times during the inspection. n The inspector held discussions with parents and children as well as reading parental feedback. n During the inspection, there was an opportunity to view a range of documentation, including attendance records, suitability checks, children's observations and documentation linked to managing children's progress.

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Inspection activities

9 September 2019 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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