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 are happy and feel safe at this setting. The warm and nurturing environment contributes to this. Children have close relationships with the childminder, who is kind and approachable. Children develop strength in their emotional well-being. They receive the right levels of care and supervision from the childminder. They explore the play areas with increasing confidence.

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The provision is good

Children are motivated to build on their knowledge and skills because the childminder has high expectations for their learning and development. For instance, young children delight in practising and testing their early walking. Older children develop good social skills. They interact well with other children and adults. All children are developing a love of books. They have good concentration and listen intently.

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The provision is good

Children access a wide variety of age-appropriate toys and resources. Younger children are currently interested in exploring the play kitchen. They develop their creativity and imagination successfully. Children of all ages display positive attitudes to learning and benefit well from attending the setting. Older children comment that they particularly enjoy singing songs and nursery rhymes. Children's behaviour is good. They listen to the childminder and play harmoniously together.

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need to do better?

n The childminder's highly positive nature helps children to feel secure and reassured. She is sensitive to children's individual needs and provides them with the right levels of support. Children make good progress from their various starting points. For example, children are progressing well in their personal, social and emotional skills. n Partnership with parents is strong. The childminder works closely with parents and shares information with them about their children's learning. She is good at suggesting activities to support children's learning at home. Parents comment positively about the way that the childminder communicates with them. This consistent approach benefits children well. n Partnership with other professionals is effective. The childminder makes a good effort to establish a relationship with teachers at the other setting that children attend. This has a positive impact on children's learning experiences.

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need to do better?

n The childminder observes and assesses children's learning regularly. However, she acknowledges that, at times, she does not make effective use of the information gathered to ensure that activities are well planned and sequenced. Therefore, some activities are not precisely planned to help children to achieve at the highest levels. n Children are provided with healthy and nutritious food and drinks. However, the

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need to do better?

1 December 2021 childminder does not make consistent use of opportunities to raise children's awareness of healthy options and the effect that food has on the body. n The childminder's curriculum for communication and language development is effective. She uses a range of good techniques, such as narrating children's play and repeating words. This helps to build on and extend children's vocabulary. n The childminder teaches children to behave well. She role models positive behaviour and reinforces good manners. For instance, she encourages children to say 'please' and 'thank you'. Children listen and follow instructions appropriately. n Children experience a wide range of experiences in their learning. They take part in outings to the local park and playgroups. Cultural and religious events, such as National Aboriginal Day and Diwali, raise children's understanding of similarities and differences between people.

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need to do better?

n The childminder implements high standards of personal hygiene. For instance, she ensures that children wash their hands before and after handling food. Children learn how this helps to prevent the spread of germs and infections. Children develop good hygiene habits. n The childminder evaluates the setting's effectiveness regularly. She takes prompt and decisive steps to ensure children's safety. A good example of this includes a recent review of the play environment, to prevent the risk of cross-infection. n Children are independent learners. They take delight in doing things for themselves, including putting on their coat and shoes. n The childminder develops her knowledge and practice through professional development. For instance, following training, she now has a deeper understanding of how children learn and develop. This has had a positive impact on children's learning overall.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder has a good understanding of child protection issues, including signs that indicate that a child is at risk of being exposed to extremist views or behaviours. She knows how to report any concerns about a child's welfare. The childminder maintains accurate written records of children's hours of attendance. This helps her to monitor patterns for concern. The childminder raises children's awareness of how to keep themselves safe. For example, she teaches children to 'stop, look and listen' so that they learn how to cross the roads with care. The childminder supervises children well to help keep them safe.

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should:

n increase knowledge of how to make more effective use of observations and

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should:

1 December 2021 assessments to ensure that activities are well planned and sequenced to help children to achieve at the highest levels n raise children's understanding of healthy options and the effect that food has on the body.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 2527476 Local authority Croydon Inspection number 10208346 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 Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2019 and lives in the London Borough of Croydon. She operates all year round from 8am to 6pm, Monday to Friday. The childminder holds a relevant childcare qualification at level 3.

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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 setting. n The inspector accompanied the childminder and children on a school run. She interacted with the children at appropriate times during the inspection. n The inspector carried out a joint observation of an activity with the childminder. Together, they evaluated the impact of the activity on children's learning. n Parents shared their views on the setting through written feedback. n The childminder showed the inspector around the setting and explained how she plans and implements the curriculum.

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Inspection activities

1 December 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

1 December 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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