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 settle well and are happy learners. They particularly enjoy doing physical activities, such as yoga exercises. These help children to develop coordination and balance. Children delight in singing songs and rhymes. For example, younger children respond enthusiastically as they sing, 'Row, row, row your boat' with the childminder's assistants. Children have strong bonds with the adults in the setting. They benefit from the warm and positive interactions, which help them feel safe and secure. Children rest and sleep according to their needs. This supports children's health and contributes to their positive attitudes to learning.

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The provision is good

Children understand the childminder's high expectations for their behaviour. Children have good manners. They are polite and friendly to their peers and adults. Children learn about the importance of sharing, taking turns and being respectful to others. Relationships between children are good. They play well alongside each other and together as a group. For instance, children play cooperatively outside while they pretend to make sausage and mash in the mud kitchen. During play, they are starting to use numbers which supports their learning and understanding of early mathematics.

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need to do better?

n Language and literacy feature highly in the curriculum. Children develop a love of books and rhyming words. However, at times, the childminder and her assistants do not make effective use of some opportunities to challenge children's thinking and questioning skills. n The childminder's self-evaluation process is evident. Parents and assistants contribute their views to help evaluate the quality of the setting. The childminder provides children with a variety of resources that promote their creativity. However, she recognises the need to plan a wider range of activities to encourage children's sensory and creative skills further. n The childminder cares for children who come from a range of backgrounds and cultures. She organises various festival celebrations, such as Chinese New Year, to teach children about similarities and differences between people. She and her assistants provide children with plenty of opportunities to talk about their lives

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need to do better?

outside the setting. Children gain an understanding of who they are and what makes them unique individuals. n The childminder observes and assesses children's learning regularly. She makes good use of the information collected to help her quickly close any gaps in children's learning. For example, children who are working on their balancing skills receive more support and practise. This additional support helps all children, including those who speak English as an additional language, to develop and make good progress.

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11 November 2021 n There are strong partnerships with parents and other professionals who are involved in children's care. Parents write in their feedback that they are happy with the service they and their children receive. They find that the childminder and her assistants are 'lovely' and 'attentive' and their children 'learn to socialise'. Children benefit well from the effective parent partnership. n The childminder and her assistants give children age-appropriate and manageable tasks. For example, older children help adults to serve food onto plates and give out cutlery at mealtimes. They also encourage children to put on their coat and shoes for outdoor play. Children gain good levels of independence. n Children are active and motivated learners. They are growing in confidence and eager to take part in various indoor and outdoor activities. For example, children try different techniques when sticking and cutting.

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need to do better?

n The childminder completes training to promote her continuous professional development. She has recently learned how to support children's emotional well- being more effectively. The childminder has cascaded this knowledge to her team, which has helped children to settle back quickly into the setting after the pandemic. n The childminder's assistants receive good levels of supervision and coaching. They comment that they work well together and enjoy their respective roles. This has a positive impact on teaching and children's learning experiences overall.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder and her assistants have a secure understanding of the signs that could indicate that a child is at risk of harm. They know what to look out for, such as if a child is being influenced by extremist values or beliefs. There are clear procedures for reporting any safeguarding concerns, including in the event of any allegations made against adults. The childminder carries out robust recruitment procedures to ensure the suitably of adults that work in the setting. She deploys her assistants well and checks the premises to minimise accidents to children.

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should:

n provide more challenge to extend children's understanding and encourage them to think and ask questions n continue to develop opportunities for children to investigate a wider range of media to extend further their sensory and creative ideas.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY541023 Local authority Croydon Inspection number 10126876 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 9 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2019. She lives in the London Borough of Croydon. She offers her service from 7.30am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, all year round. The childminder holds a relevant childcare qualification at level 2. She works with assistants.

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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 inspector spoke with the childminder and her assistants at appropriate times throughout the inspection. She also interacted with the children during their play. n The inspector sampled documentation, such as evidence of the childminder's and her assistants' suitability, their paediatric first-aid certificates and children's records. n Parents shared their views on the setting through questionnaires and written feedback. n The childminder gave the inspector a tour of the setting and explained how she plans and implements the curriculum. Together, they carried out a joint observation of one of the activities and evaluated the impact this has on children's learning.

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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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