Childminder in Croydon

Overall effectiveness Good

The quality of education Good Behaviour and attitudes Outstanding Personal development Outstanding Leadership and management Good Overall effectiveness at previous inspection Outstanding

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The provision is good

Children blossom as they attend this welcoming and homely setting. The childminder provides a warm and friendly environment where children feel safe and secure. The childminder has high expectations for all children and places a high priority on developing children's personal, social and emotional development. Children have excellent social skills for their age and stage of development. They talk about their emotions and use words to describe their feelings. Older children are extremely sensitive and caring towards the younger ones. For example, they share equipment and role model caring for the dolls.

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The provision is good

The childminder displays children's artwork, which helps them to feel proud and raises their self-esteem. She provides continued praise and encouragement and responds to children's efforts and achievements in a kind and caring manner. As a result, children behave extremely well and show an excellent attitude to learning. They explore and investigate, persevering and trying things for themselves.

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The provision is good

The childminder supported children and families throughout the COVID-19 pandemic. She held regular Zoom calls to check on their well-being and provided activity packs and storytelling. This ensured children could carry on their learning with her during the lockdown periods and limited the impact on their learning and development.

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need to do better?

n The childminder has a good overview of the curriculum. She understands how to promote children's learning and provides a broad range of activities to help them develop new skills. For example, children use drainpipes as ramps. They test their ideas and see how fast or slowly different items will travel. Children increase their mathematical knowledge by exploring numbers, sizes and different weights. n The childminder gets to know children extremely well from the start. She gathers information to help her plan and incorporate children's interests. She uses accurate observations and assessments to identify children's progress and ensure that any gaps in learning are addressed quickly. All children make good progress. n Partnerships with parents are strong. The childminder keeps parents fully updated on their children's learning and development. She shares next steps and suggests ideas to continue learning at home. Parents are very happy with the

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service the childminder provides. They acknowledge that their children are eager to attend and are making rapid progress. n The childminder enhances learning experiences for children by making excellent use of her well-resourced garden and outings in the local community. Children

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23 February 2022 regularly visit the park and attend toddler groups which support their physical and social skills well. The childminder provides nutritious meals and snacks which promote healthy eating. Children learn about healthy lifestyles, including oral health. n The childminder enthusiastically promotes independence. She encourages all children to try things for themselves from an early age. Younger children chop bananas for snack time and learn how to use knives safely. They peel fruit for themselves and enjoy receiving praise for their achievements. Children wash their hands and wipe their faces after mealtimes. Children learn good manners and tidy away their toys. n The childminder is passionate about her role. She engages with children as they play and uses opportunities effectively to increase their communication and language development. She shares stories and sings with children, asks meaningful questions and introduces new vocabulary. However, with younger

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children, the childminder does not always repeat babbling and continue back- and-forth interactions to extend further sounds and support new words developing. n The childminder works hard to promote excellent partnerships with other professionals. She shares information with other settings that children attend to support continuity in learning. The childminder runs a stay-and-play session for childminders and arranges training opportunities. She is currently involved in a research project looking at the impact that COVID-19 has had on children's well- being. n Continued professional development is valued highly by the childminder. She regularly updates her training and implements her new knowledge in her practice. The childminder reviews her activities and incorporates ideas from the children. However, the childminder does not include the views of parents to help her evaluate her practice and make improvements.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder has a good understanding of her responsibility to keep children safe. She ensures her home is safe. The childminder teaches children to use equipment correctly and how to stay safe online. The childminder knows the signs and symptoms that may indicate a child is at risk of harm. She has completed child protection training, including on the 'Prevent' duty, and attends local authority safeguarding forums. The childminder knows the correct procedures to follow if she has any concerns about a child's welfare. The childminder ensures suitability checks are in place for all household members.

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should:

23 February 2022 n build on language skills by repeating babbling and promoting two-way communication with younger children to increase their sounds and words n use parents' feedback to help evaluate practice.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY408658 Local authority Croydon Inspection number 10137871 Type of provision Childminder

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Registers

Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register Day care type Childminder

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inspection

Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 6 Date of previous inspection 19 May 2016

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder was registered in 2010. She lives in the London Borough of Croydon. She provides care from Monday to Friday, from 8am to 6pm, all year round apart from the childminder's hoildays. The childminder has a relevant level 3 childcare qualification. She offers funded early education for two-, three- and four- year-old children.

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Inspection activities

n This was the first routine inspection the provider received since the COVID-19 pandemic began. The inspector discussed the impact of the pandemic with the provider and has taken that into account in their evaluation of the provider. n The childminder and inspector carried out a learning walk together to discuss the childminder's intentions for children's learning. n The inspector spoke to parents and took account of their views. n The childminder and inspector carried out a joint observation and discussed the impact this was having on children's learning. n The inspector held discussions with the childminder at appropriate times during the inspection. They discussed safeguarding arrangements and how she evaluates her practice. n The inspector looked at relevant documents, including evidence of qualifications, insurance, and suitability checks for household members.

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Inspection activities

23 February 2022 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

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