Childminder in Croydon

Overall effectiveness Outstanding

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

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The provision is outstanding

Children benefit from the extremely welcoming and highly stimulating environment. They arrive happy and eager to attend and settle quickly into the safe care of the dedicated childminder. Children confidently engage in a wide variety of inspirational activities which spark children's interests and capture their imaginations. For example, children excitedly experiment with magnets. They test out different materials to learn which ones will stay attached and share their findings with the childminder. Children are confident and independent learners.

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The provision is outstanding

The childminder has exceedingly high expectations for children's behaviour, which is demonstrated in the way that children behave. Children have very strong and affectionate bonds with the childminder and their peers. They are kind and polite and help their friends to complete tasks. For example, they help them with their shoes. Children regularly talk about their feelings with the childminder and show an excellent understanding of the expected rules and boundaries. Children enjoy praise for their achievements and behaviour, which raises their self-esteem and sense of pride.

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The provision is outstanding

Children have increased their social skills and understanding of people and communities since attending the childminder's setting. They regularly mix with others outside the home to develop new social experiences and further enhance their confidence. Children show an excellent attitude to their learning.

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need to do better?

n The childminder has an exemplary knowledge and understanding of how children learn. She motivates children with her inspiring activities and adapts her teaching skills to promote inclusive practice and support individual needs. This ensures that all children make excellent progress from their starting points. Children are well prepared for their future learning and subsequent move to school. n The childminder observes children and makes accurate assessments to build effectively on their existing knowledge and expertise. She interacts with children extremely well by skilfully asking meaningful questions and challenging their thinking. Children have outstanding opportunities to try first-hand experiences and develop new skills. For example, they retell a story by using a pestle and mortar to grind wheat seeds and learn how flour is made. n Partnerships with parents are extremely strong. The childminder arranges home

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visits and works with parents to ensure that children's emotional well-being is secure from the beginning. Parents speak very highly of the amazing service the childminder provides for their children. The childminder maintains high levels of effective communication, which ensures that children's next steps and learning

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15 March 2022 at home are supported and consistent. n Children are exceptional communicators. The childminder places a high importance on developing children's communication and language skills. Children learn new vocabulary daily and use this in their play. Words like 'combine harvester' and 'chaff of wheat' help them to consolidate their learning. Children enjoy sharing stories with the childminder and discuss what they see in detail. The childminder teaches sign language to support speech development and meets individual needs in a sensitive and professional manner. n The childminder plans high-quality learning experiences. She organises trips for the children to learn outdoors. Regular visits to the woods, farm and garden centre increase children's phenomenal understanding of learning through nature and the world around them. Mathematical concepts are made exciting as the childminder skilfully weaves them through routines and activities. Children

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confidently count pebbles in sequence, create patterns, compare sizes and discuss friction as they race cars. n The childminder meticulously evaluates her practice to ensure that her teaching is constantly strong. She regularly reviews her equipment and is making changes to reduce plastic and incorporate more natural resources. The childminder is passionate about her role and accesses training to increase her knowledge and benefit the children in her care. For example, training on sensory play and behaviour has helped the childminder to implement strategies to support children's emotional well-being to an even higher level. n Children learn about the advantages of healthy lifestyles. They benefit from fresh air and excellent opportunities to develop their physical skills and learn to manage risk. Children sing as they wash their hands independently and understand the importance of maintaining good hygiene. The childminder

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provides nutritious meals. She shares recipes with parents and promotes good oral health.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder has a good understanding of her role and responsibility to keep children safe. She ensures that her home is free from hazards and uses risk assessments to ensure that places they visit are safe. The childminder teaches children to manage risk when using equipment and learn about road safety and online safety. She has suitability checks in place for all adults in the home. The childminder has completed safeguarding training and the 'Prevent' duty training. She recognises signs and symptoms that may indicate a child is at risk of harm or abuse. The childminder knows the procedures to follow if she has any concerns about a child's welfare.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY252384 Local authority Croydon Inspection number 10137822 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 4 Date of previous inspection 23 March 2016

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2003 and lives in South Norwood, in the London Borough of Croydon. She operates during term time from 7.30am to 5.30pm, Monday to Thursday. The childminder has a 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 her evaluation of the setting. n The childminder and the 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 the inspector carried out a joint observation of an activity 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 the childminder evaluates her practice. n The inspector looked at relevant documentation, including evidence of qualifications, insurance and suitability checks.

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Inspection activities

15 March 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

15 March 2022 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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