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 Not applicable

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The provision is good

Children show that they enjoy and engage with activities the childminder provides. They form strong bonds with the childminder and her family members. Children have good opportunities to follow their own ideas and interests using accessible and inviting resources. They self-select items that reflect their backgrounds and experiences, and show curiosity and confidence as they play. Children are supported to learn during everyday events, for example discussions about different roles, recycling and sustainability when they excitedly watch bins being emptied. They enjoy local visits and outings and receive good support to understand their community and the natural environment. Children show an emerging understanding of their personal care needs and are encouraged to develop independent self-care during routines, for example when they wash hands before eating. Children respond well to instructions and play together well. They share

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instruments during music sessions and spontaneously sing tidy-up songs as they clear away. Children communicate effectively in a range of ways. Younger children use sign language to indicate their needs at snack time. Older children build on the skills they learn at school, for example when they write about what they enjoy while at the childminder's home.

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need to do better?

n The childminder is an effective key person and builds strong relationships with children and parents. She makes good use of the information that she gathers about children and meets their care and learning needs well. n The childminder makes good use of resources in her local area to support children's learning. For example, children develop their physical skills as they scramble up grassy banks in the park. They understand how to keep themselves safe, for example knowing whether it is safe to run or hold on to the buggy. n Children eagerly look out of the childminder's window to look at squirrels and birds. They enjoy visits to local allotments. The childminder encourages children to monitor the progress of plants and tadpoles that they see. She provides good support for children to learn about living things and the natural environment. n The childminder closely considers how to reflect children's backgrounds and

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language. Children see familiar languages and food as they role play in the pretend kitchen. They see photographs of people from different ethnicities and family groups, and buildings from around the world as they construct and build. The childminder helps children to handle and name equipment that is likely to be used by their parents at work. This helps children to develop a strong sense of belonging. n Children develop positive attitudes to learning. They show focus and determination when completing tasks. For instance, children build using interlocking blocks and persist and start again when towers fall over.

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15 June 2021 n The childminder has a clear approach to her curriculum. She provides good opportunities for children to take control of their learning and develop important skills. The childminder builds well on what children already know and can do. Although adult-led activities are less well developed, all children demonstrate the good progress that they make. n The childminder uses routine activities to support children's learning. For example, she uses mathematical language and points to the 'long' banana and helps children to identify the 'big' and 'little' pieces of fruit that they cut. Children identify colours on the individual towels that they use. There are fewer opportunities for children to learn about the benefits of the nutritious snacks and meals that they enjoy. n The childminder understands the impact of the COVID-19 (coronavirus) pandemic on children's development. She takes steps to address possible gaps

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that may arise, such as increasing opportunities for children's physical activity and interactions. This helps to ensure that children can make the most of their potential. n Parents give very positive feedback about the childminder's service. They value the regular information they receive about their child's learning and experiences, and notice improvements in children's social skills.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder completes training to update her safeguarding knowledge. She is aware of the potential risks to children, and knows what to do if concerns arise. The childminder has a good understanding of the roles and responsibilities of statutory agencies and when to engage with them. She keeps accurate records of accidents and implements her medication policy effectively. The childminder is vigilant about children's health needs and implements new policies to help keep children safe. For example, she has reviewed the arrangements for children's arrival and departure.

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should:

n review how adult-led activities are used as part of the current, effective curriculum to strengthen children's learning and development even further n enhance opportunities for children to learn about the benefits of healthy and nutritious food.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY555136 Local authority Croydon Inspection number 10174567 Type of provision Childminder

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Registers

Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Day care type Childminder

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inspection

Total number of places 4 Number of children on roll 3 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2017 and lives in Addiscombe, in the London Borough of Croydon. She operates from 7am to 6pm, Monday to Thursday, all year round. The childminder holds a level 3 qualification.

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Inspection activities

n This was the first routine inspection the childminder received since the COVID- 19 pandemic began. The inspector discussed the impact of the pandemic with the childminder and has taken that into account in their evaluation of the childminder. n The childminder showed the inspector areas of her home used by children and explained how she supports their learning. n The inspector reviewed documents. These included evidence of the childminder's professional development, suitability and policies. n Discussion with a parent, and written feedback from parents and children, was considered as part of the inspection. n The inspector observed interactions between the childminder and the children, and assessed the impact of these on children's learning and development.

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15 June 2021 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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15 June 2021 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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