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 Good

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The provision is good

Children are happy and motivated to learn. The childminder has strong, close bonds with children and values them highly as individuals. He takes time to get to know them well and readily meets their emotional needs. Children are settled and secure. The childminder supports children to behave in safe ways. For instance, they use the stairs with care and caution, and he teaches them good road safety routines. The childminder helps children to understand and manage their feelings. For instance, by teaching them names of different emotions and by talking to them about how they are feeling each day. The childminder manages children's behaviour effectively. For example, he shares his expectations with the children and explains why some behaviour is not acceptable. Children learn to share and to take turns well. The childminder teaches children about difference, for instance by discussing and celebrating special cultural and religious events. Children learn to

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The provision is good

respect themselves and develop an understanding of others from different religious and cultural backgrounds.

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need to do better?

n The childminder provides a broad range of stimulating activities based on the areas of learning. He observes children regularly and makes good use of this information to provide children with the right challenges. Children make good progress in their learning. n The childminder supports children's understanding of the world. For example, he arranged for children to observe a cement mixer as a link to their interest in construction work. Children also learn how to operate different functions on electronic toys, which supports their use of technology. n The childminder helps children to gain good early literacy and language skills. For instance, he sings lots of nursery rhymes and songs with the children where they learn new words. He also reads a wide range of stories to children using lively tones and they learn about story structure and new vocabulary. n The childminder makes the most of opportunities to support children's early

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mathematical skills, for example by pointing out numbers in the environment. He teaches children to count securely and develops their knowledge of different shapes. n The childminder has effective partnerships with parents. He gives them regular updates on their children's progress and they share observations of their children, which he uses to inform planning appropriately. n The childminder provides children with good opportunities to develop their creative skills. He provides a wide range of different textures and materials which the children use in imaginative ways to create their own artwork. n The childminder knows how to support children with special educational needs and/or disabilities. He understands the need to make plans with clear goals for

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27 January 2020 the child and to monitor their progress closely. The childminder understands the importance of working closely with parents and to share information with them to promote best outcomes for children. n The childminder works well with his co-childminder. They support each other in their work successfully. For instance, they plan and evaluate activities together and set key goals to build ongoing improvement. They keep a close eye on children's progress to identify and support children who need extra help. n The childminder is keen to improve his knowledge and skills and has attended various courses, including a course on checking the progress of two-year-olds, which led to greater understanding in this area. n The childminder teaches children good healthy daily routines, such as eating well and taking regular exercise. However, he does not fully develop children's understanding of the benefits of these activities.

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need to do better?

n The childminder does not make the most of opportunities for children to do things for themselves, particularly at meal and snack times.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder knows the signs and symptoms to look out for should he have any concerns regarding a child's well-being. He understands procedures to follow and who to notify to share his concerns. The childminder ensures that his safeguarding knowledge is kept up to date. He carries out daily checks covering all parts of his home to help prevent hazards.

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should:

n increase children's understanding of the value of healthy routines, such as eating well and taking regular exercise n make the most of opportunities for children to learn to do things for themselves, particularly at meal and snack times.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY420372 Local authority Croydon Inspection number 10062386 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 6 Date of previous inspection 5 January 2016

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2010 and lives in South Croydon, in the London Borough of Croydon. He operates each weekday from 7.15am to 6.15pm, all year round, except on bank holidays. The childminder works with his wife, who is also a registered childminder.

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Inspection activities

n The inspector observed an activity and discussed children's progress with the childminder. n The inspector went on a learning walk around the childminder's home and discussed the curriculum. n Interactions between the childminder and children were observed and the inspector spoke with children when appropriate. n The inspector held a discussion with the childminder and reviewed some documentation. n The views of parents were considered during the inspection.

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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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Inspection activities

27 January 2020 27 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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