Childminder EY442238

Overall effectiveness Good

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

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The provision is good

Children demonstrate that they feel safe and secure in the childminder's home. They are extremely happy and build strong attachments with the childminder, who is very caring and considerate. She provides children with a homely and welcoming environment. Children behave exceptionally well and show empathy for each other. They benefit from highly positive interactions with the childminder. The childminder has created a stimulating and inviting playroom where children are free to explore and lead their own play. She has high expectations for all children, and she builds on children's interests and ideas to help keep them motivated and engaged to learn. The childminder assesses their progress accurately and knows what they need to learn next. Children are active and enthusiastic learners and thoroughly enjoy their time at the childminder's setting. For example, boys spent a long time exploring different cars and vehicles; they used diggers to scoop pasta and

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The provision is good

transport it to another truck. The childminder takes children to a wide range of places of interest to build on their experiences, such as parks, libraries and museums. Children regularly enjoy time at the local playgroup where they can socialise in bigger groups. She introduces children to different forms of transport, such as buses and trams, to get to different destinations. This helps to develop children's social and physical skills and their awareness of the wider world.

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need to do better?

n When children first start, the childminder liaises closely with parents to find out about their children's interests, preferences and current stage of development. She uses this information well, alongside her own observations, to support children's learning. This helps to close gaps in learning, and children therefore progress well in their development. n Children have positive attitudes to their play. Promotion of positive behaviour threads seamlessly through the childminder's interactions with children. The childminder uses praise effectively, and sensitively helps children to understand and develop their skills in sharing and taking turns. n The childminder has a good knowledge of all seven areas of learning. She provides children with motivating activities and experiences to interest them in their learning. However, she does not consistently provide children with opportunities to extend their interest and skills in mathematics.

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n The childminder models clear speech and places a high emphasis on supporting all children's language development, including children who speak English as an additional language. She extends their vocabulary well, introducing new words such as 'trip-trap' and 'gobble' while reading a story about the 'The Three Billy Goats Gruff', for example. n Resources for mark making and creative play are readily available to enable children to explore and develop their early writing skills. For example, they enjoy

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21 January 2020 experimenting with paints and drawing with chunky chalks on the chalkboard. n Children experience creative activities that raise their awareness of different cultures and festivals, such as Chinese New Year. For example, they explored the textures of vegetables and spices and cut up carrots, using good small- muscle control, to prepare Chinese food. n The childminder's good-quality self-evaluation and the feedback she gathers from parents allow her to accurately identify areas for further development and plan for the future. The childminder undertakes training to help improve her practice further. n The childminder promotes healthy lifestyles. Older children help the childminder to create a weekly menu of healthy food choices. Children enjoy taking turns to be the daily waiter or waitress. For example, they set the table and prepare the drinks. This helps to promote children's self-help skills and to develop their

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independence and self-confidence. n Partnerships with parents are strong and well established. The childminder shares information with parents about their children's learning and the activities they have enjoyed each day through verbal feedback and a daily diary. Parents speak positively about her provision and the care she provides for children. They comment that the childminder is 'extremely warm and caring'.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder has a clear understanding of her responsibility to keep children safe from harm. She understands how to recognise the possible signs of abuse and knows the procedures to follow should she have a concern about a child's welfare. The childminder supervises children well throughout the day and maintains a safe environment. She ensures that her practice meets current requirements and keeps her knowledge up to date.

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n provide more opportunities during children's play and routines to extend their understanding and enjoyment of early mathematics, to enhance their knowledge of numbers, counting and comparing sizes.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY442238 Local authority Croydon Inspection number 10137852 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 2 to 9 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 10 Date of previous inspection 4 August 2015

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2012 and lives in Croydon. She operates Monday to Friday from 7.30am to 6pm, all year round.

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Inspection activities

n The childminder and the inspector completed a learning walk to discuss the organisation of the provision. n The inspector observed the quality of teaching and the impact this has on children's learning and development. n The inspector talked to the childminder, parents and children at appropriate times during the inspection and took account of parents' written feedback provided. n The inspector looked at relevant documents, including policies and evidence of the suitability of members of the household.

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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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Inspection activities

21 January 2020 regulates and inspects to achieve excellence in the care of children and young people, and in education and skills for learners of all ages. It regulates and inspects childcare and children's social care, and inspects the Children and Family Court Advisory and Support Service (Cafcass), schools, colleges, initial teacher training, further education and skills, adult and community learning, and education and training in prisons and other secure establishments. It assesses council children's services, and inspects services for looked after children, safeguarding and child protection.

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