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 thrive in the childminder's welcoming and homely environment. They settle well and form secure relationships with the childminder and her family. The childminder fosters young children's independence effectively. Children follow direction well and get their own shoes to prepare for outdoor play. Children move freely between the childminder's two rooms to follow their own interests. As a result, they are always motivated and engaged in their play. Children are encouraged to be kind and to have respect and manners. For example, they are reminded to say 'please' and 'thank you' and to share toys. This supports children to behave well.

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The provision is good

Children demonstrate positive attitudes to their learning. They are open to having a go at things even if they are not sure. For instance, young children cautiously use their fingers to explore the texture of dough. With reassurance and encouragement from the childminder, they graduate to creating balls shapes with the palms of their hands. Children have daily opportunities to be physically active in the outdoor play space. Young children have great fun rolling balls down the slide and throwing them into the basketball hoops. This helps to develop children's coordination. The childminder teaches older children to keep themselves safe while using the internet. She has implemented parental locks and supervises children's online activities.

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need to do better?

n Children's communication and language skills are extremely well supported by the childminder. She uses a variety of teaching techniques to help children make progress in this area. For example, she provides a constant running commentary as children play and repeats new words clearly. The childminder models sign language, particularly to support children who have limited speech. n The childminder is proactive in supporting young children to develop their literacy skills. For example, she encourages them to use crayons and felt-tip pens to make marks. Young children enjoy story times and access books, which provides a solid foundation for their future learning. n The childminder provides children with a stimulating environment, which is carefully planned to support their individual learning. The experienced childminder has a good understanding of how children learn. She closely observes and monitors children's ongoing progress to identify what they need to

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learn next. She is quick to identify gaps in children's development to help parents seek external professional help, if needed. n The childminder interacts extremely well with children, getting on their level to play. She is affectionate and gentle in her approach, and helps children to manage their emotions.

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need to do better?

18 October 2021 n Partnerships with parents are very effective. The childminder works closely with parents to find out what their children know and can do on entry. This helps to ensure good partnerships are developed from the start. The childminder provides parents with a wealth of information on their children's development. Parents are encouraged to contribute to their children's ongoing assessments to promote consistency in children's learning. n Throughout the year, children learn about a range of cultural and religious events. For instance, they learn about Black History Month, Christmas and Chinese New Year. However, the childminder does not consistently plan experiences to help children understand about themselves and people who may look different to them. n The childminder is committed to reviewing her practice, to help her to identify areas for improvement. She strengthens her self-evaluation by asking parents to

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provide feedback on the service provided. Written comments from parents about the quality of the care and education that their children receive are complimentary. n The childminder helps children to understand about healthy eating. Children enjoy a nutritious range of drinks and meals throughout the day. The childminder supports children's understanding of hygiene through effective daily routines. For instance, children wash their hands before lunch and snacks and when they have their nappy changed. n The childminder is passionate about enhancing her knowledge and has recently obtained an early years degree. This has helped to increase her knowledge of the different ways children learn and has supported her to implement improvements to her teaching, to raise outcomes for children.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder is clear about the procedures to follow if she is worried that a child is being abused. For example, she has attended recent training to enhance her knowledge of how to protect children from radical and extreme views. The childminder ensures that her home and outside spaces are free from any risks to children. Her home is clean and well maintained. This helps to promote children's safety and well-being.

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should:

n build even further on children's respect and understanding of themselves and other people's similarities and differences.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY352775 Local authority Croydon Inspection number 10062371 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 6 Number of children on roll 2 Date of previous inspection 29 January 2016

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2007 and lives in South Norwood, in the London Borough of Croydon. She provides cares for children from Monday to Friday, 7.30am to 6pm, for most of the year. The childminder holds an appropriate early years qualification at level 6.

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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 her evaluation of the setting. n The inspector completed a learning walk of the spaces used by the children. The childminder discussed the different activities that she provides to support children's learning and development. n At appropriate times during the inspection, the inspector spoke with the childminder and the children. n The inspector observed the interactions between the childminder and the children, and assessed the impact that these have on children's learning. n A joint evaluation of an activity was completed with the childminder. n The inspector took into account the written feedback from parents.

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Inspection activities

18 October 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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Inspection activities

18 October 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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