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 feel safe and secure in this relaxed, homely environment. Children who have recently started receive plenty of cuddles and reassurance to help them feel settled. They freely explore their surroundings and make independent choices in their play. Children regularly check in with the childminder. They develop close loving bonds with her, which has a positive impact on their well-being and emotional development.

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The provision is good

Children behave very well. The childminder is a good role model and has high expectations for their behaviour. She teaches children to follow 'house rules' such as putting things back where they belong and to taking care of books and toys. Children learn to keep themselves safe by listening to the childminder when she tells them where they can and cannot go inside her home.

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The provision is good

Children make good progress in their learning and development. The childminder plans a wide range of exciting experiences that follow their interests. For example, children enjoy exploring items in sensory baskets. They spend long periods of time looking closely at the objects and feeling the different textures. The childminder communicates meaningfully with the children, providing a clear narrative as they play. She introduces new words to build on their vocabulary. For example, she names different animals, such as 'cow', and children happily practise saying the new word. The childminder extends this by making the animal sounds when they read stories together.

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need to do better?

n The childminder provides plenty of opportunities for children to develop their self-help skills. For example, they take their plates to the sink and wash their hands before and after meals. Younger children enjoy helping to put on their boots and coats before going outside. n Parents speak highly of the childminder and describe her as approachable, honest and caring. They feel well informed and are reassured that their children are safe in her care. n The childminder supports children's early literacy well. Children choose their favourite stories and snuggle with the childminder as she reads to them. They enjoy pressing the buttons in the book to hear different sounds and turn each page with confidence. Children make marks on the chalkboard, which supports them to develop their early writing skills. n Children develop their physical skills well. For example, they pull zips up and down on the sensory boards and close buckles with very little support. They use

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need to do better?

their hands to scoop up tiny beads, which helps towards building their small- muscle skills. The childminder supports children as they build towers,

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need to do better?

25 February 2020 encouraging them to add more to make it taller. She extends this further by introducing mathematics, counting the blocks as they place them on the tower. Children confidently climb on and ride push-along toys. n The childminder is committed to improving her service. She regularly reflects on her practice, taking into account the changing interests of children. She attends regular training to build on her existing knowledge. However, the childminder has not yet developed robust systems to seek the views of parents in order to evaluate her service more effectively. n The childminder supports children to lead healthy lifestyles. For example, they enjoy spending time outdoors, benefitting from fresh air and exercise. They enjoy regular trips to local parks where they can climb on tree stumps and paddle in the stream. The childminder provides children with a nutritious range of meals and snacks, helping to promote their good health and well-being.

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Children pretend to cook in their play kitchen and delight as they press the buttons on the blender to mix the eggs. The childminder uses these opportunities to extend children's understanding of healthy eating. n The childminder collects useful information about children's routines and what they can do when they first join. She uses her observations of children's play to help her identify their next steps for learning and plan exciting activities. n The childminder plans regular outings for children to experience the local community. Children enjoy meeting different people at local playgroups and parks. These opportunities help children to develop good social skills and gain an understanding of the wider world.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder has a secure understanding of her role to keep children safe. She has a good understanding of the signs and symptoms of possible abuse and the procedures to follow to make referrals. The childminder regularly updates her training and knowledge in respect of all safeguarding matters and legislation. The childminder supervises children well throughout the day and maintains a safe environment. She knows how to identify and minimise risks, such as making sure all areas and toys are suitable for children.

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should:

n strengthen self-evaluation even further to include the views of parents, to help identify and make continuous improvements.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY241555 Local authority Croydon Inspection number 10060583 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 4 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 2 Date of previous inspection 9 September 2015

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2003 and lives in Croydon, Surrey. She operates Monday to Friday from 8am to 6pm, all year round. The childminder holds a relevant early years qualification at level 3.

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Inspection activities

n The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities and assessed the impact this has on children's learning. n Parents shared their views through written feedback provided, which the inspector took account of. n The childminder and the inspector completed a learning walk through areas of the home and garden being used for childminding, to see how the early years provision and the curriculum are organised. n A range of documents were sampled during the inspection, including training certificates.

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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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