Childminder in Croydon

Overall effectiveness Good

The quality of education Good Behaviour and attitudes Good Personal development Good Leadership and management Good Overall effectiveness at previous inspection Inadequate

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The provision is good

Children are happy and settled in the childminder's care. The childminder quickly establishes strong emotional attachments with the children and their families. This helps them to feel secure and confident to express their ideas and feelings. The childminder encourages children to make choices as they play, giving them time to explore and follow their interests. This helps them to develop positive attitudes to learning and persevere at new skills. For instance, the childminder provides a range of resources for children to make Christmas cards, and children persist for extended periods of time, exploring the different materials. They take great pride in their work when they have finished.

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The provision is good

The childminder understands how children learn and develop. She knows children well and provides interesting activities and outings to encourage children to build their knowledge and skills. Children delight in sensory experiences as they make snow, exploring the different textures as it changes. The childminder follows children's interests well. For example, cars are added to the snow and children enjoy moving them around and using them to make marks. The childminder has high expectations of children's development and ensures they gain all the skills they need for their future learning.

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need to do better?

n The childminder has made significant improvements since the last inspection to provide the best possible learning experiences for children in her care. For example, she has placed a strong focus on developing children's communication skills, and she has attended training to support this. The childminder supports children's language skills well. For example, she speaks slowly and clearly, describing what young children see, and introduces words to extend their vocabulary. n The childminder observes children routinely and assesses their learning well. She plans activities based around children's interests and their abilities, and, as a result, children make good progress. This is closely monitored by the childminder, who uses the information to ensure that children are challenged to learn well. n Children are kind and enjoy caring for each other. They engage in role-play activities as doctors and police officers, and they pretend to make each other

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and their teddies better. The childminder follows children's interests and engages in their play to support and extend their learning. n Children have good attitudes to learning. They are curious, inquisitive and keen to take part in all activities. They show high levels of concentration as they play. Children develop their independence skills. For instance, they enjoy the responsibility of helping to tidy up before mealtimes and confidently feed

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17 December 2019 themselves. n Children practise their early literacy skills. They enjoy listening to stories and use props to act them out. Older children also spend time mark making, and they begin to recognise letters in their name. n Parental feedback is very positive about the childminder. Parents share their views through questionnaires and daily discussions. They say their children respond well to the childminder and that they make good progress in her care. n The childminder reflects on her practice and evaluates the effectiveness of her provision. She routinely plans to improve her setting for the benefit of the children. She meets with other childminders to share good practice and to develop her knowledge and skills. n Children behave well, mostly. The childminder acts as a positive role model and sets clear boundaries for children. This helps children to manage their feelings and behaviours. Occasionally, the childminder misses opportunities to promote

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children's use of good manners during play. n Children develop their mathematical skills during daily activities. For example, the childminder encourages children to count. However, opportunities are sometimes missed to increase children's understanding of shapes. n The childminder accesses professional development. She attends regular training sessions and local networking groups. This helps her to remain professionally up to date and improves her teaching practice. n The childminder promotes children's healthy lifestyles effectively. She provides children with nutritious meals and snacks and makes full use of opportunities to develop children's understanding of health and fitness. n Children have plenty of fresh air, physical exercise and opportunities to learn about their local community. For example, they regularly visit local attractions, such as the park and other playgroups.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder has attended safeguarding training. She has a good understanding of how to keep children safe and the procedures to follow should she have a concern about a child's well-being. The premises are secure and the childminder carries out checks of the environment to ensure it remains safe for children. The childminder implements policies and procedures effectively, including those for mobile telephone use, notifying Ofsted and children's attendance records. This helps to keep children safe.

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should:

n develop ways to further support children to share, take turns and be considerate

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should:

17 December 2019 of each other n provide more opportunities for children to learn about shapes to build on their mathematical knowledge.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY540613 Local authority Croydon Inspection number 10099829 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 0 to 9 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 7 Date of previous inspection 19 February 2019

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2016. She lives in Thornton Heath, in the London Borough of Croydon. She offers care from 7.30am to 6.30pm during term time only.

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Inspection activities

n The inspector carried out a learning walk with the childminder through the areas of her home used for childminding. The inspector and childminder discussed the learning environment and how the curriculum is organised. n The inspector took account of the views of parents through written feedback provided. n The inspector and the childminder observed and evaluated a learning activity. n The inspector held a number of discussions with the childminder. She looked at relevant documentation and evidence. n The inspector spoke with children during the inspection.

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Inspection activities

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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