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 safe, happy and thoroughly enjoy being in the care of the childminder. They show a keen interest in the activities and opportunities on offer. They have formed good relationships with friends, the childminder and her family. The childminder understands how children learn and develop. She provides them with interesting activities and outings. This helps to build on and extend children's knowledge and skills. The childminder has high expectations for all the children she cares for. Children have ample opportunities all year round to explore and play in the garden and visit local parks. Younger children strengthen their physical skills as they access fixed equipment in the park and in the childminder's garden. Children are well behaved. The childminder sets a good example through her caring and considerate manner towards the children. She regularly communicates with parents to keep them updated about their children's day. However, she does not gain

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The provision is good

details of children's starting points from parents at the beginning of the contract. Children relish accessing a variety of play materials that promote their imagination and creativity. For example, while in the role-play area, children attentively heated up bottles in the microwave to feed their babies.

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need to do better?

n The childminder promotes children's awareness of equality and diversity well. Children acknowledge a range of cultural and religious festivals throughout the year. They take part in a number of art and craft activities to extend their awareness further. This helps children to celebrate differences and similarities between themselves and others. n Young children have ample opportunities to develop their communication and language skills. They have tremendous fun as they take part in action rhymes and songs such as 'Sleeping bunnies' and 'Wind the bobbin up'. The childminder further enhances children's language and vocabulary by engaging in meaningful discussions as they play. n The childminder closely monitors children's development and uses the information gained to identify the next steps for their development. She plans a stimulating curriculum that challenges children. This helps them to develop well

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need to do better?

across all of the areas of learning. n The childminder has a positive attitude to her professional development. She completes a range of courses to acquire new skills to further enhance learning outcomes for children. n The childminder plays alongside children to support and extend their play and learning. Young children blossom with her guidance and proudly show off their accomplishments. For example, they connected the magnetic trains together and ran them along the tracks they had created. n Effective self-evaluation procedures are in place. The childminder monitors her

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need to do better?

29 January 2020 provision well. She is aware of her strengths and identifies areas she would like to develop. Parents' comments are very positive. They are happy with the quality of care and education their children receive. n Children's independence is promoted well by the childminder. Children are encouraged to get their shoes and to put them on prior to going out in the garden. Younger children skilfully manage their own personal care needs, such as feeding themselves at mealtimes. n The childminder forms effective partnerships with parents, regularly exchanging information about children's learning and development. This helps parents to support their children's learning at home. For example, books are sent home for parents to read with their children. However, the childminder does not work closely with parents at the beginning of the contract to gain detailed information about children's abilities when they start.

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n Children take part in a broad range of activities that help support their understanding of a healthy lifestyle. They plant and and tend to a range of crops, including strawberries and potatoes. This develops their knowledge of how things grow. The childminder encourages children to follow good personal health and hygiene routines. For instance, children wash their hands before meals and use wipes to clean their face and hands.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

Children's safety is paramount. The childminder takes effective steps to assess all areas of her home, the outdoor play area and outings. She successfully minimises all potential hazards to children. The childminder completes training to keep up to date with changes in safeguarding legislation. She knows the procedures to follow if she has any concerns about children's welfare. Children are only able to access her tablet computer with supervision, and she has activated parental and privacy settings, which further promotes children's welfare and safety.

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should:

n strengthen further the good partnerships with parents to encourage them to share information about their children's abilities when they first start.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY342064 Local authority Croydon Inspection number 10062369 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 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 4 Date of previous inspection 22 February 2016

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2006 and lives in Addington, located in the London Borough of Croydon. She operates her service all year round from 7am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. She holds an appropriate level 3 childcare qualification.

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Inspection activities

n The inspector undertook a learning walk with the childminder around the parts of the home accessed by the children. n The inspector observed the quality of teaching indoors and outdoors and assessed the impact on children's learning. n Discussions were held with the childminder and children at appropriate times during the inspection. n Parents' written feedback was reviewed and taken into consideration. n A wide range of documentation was seen, including suitability checks, training and insurance certificates. n The inspector jointly observed an activity with the childminder.

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Inspection activities

29 January 2020 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

29 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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