Childminder in Croydon

Overall effectiveness Good

The quality of education Good Behaviour and attitudes Outstanding Personal development Good Leadership and management Good Overall effectiveness at previous inspection Not applicable

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The provision is good

Children settle extremely well in the childminder's home-from-home environment. They arrive happy and are eager to participate in the broad range of enjoyable and challenging activities on offer. Children develop firm attachments with the childminder, her assistant and their peers. They demonstrate a strong sense of belonging and show that they feel safe and secure. Children are fiercely independent as they make choices in their play and try things for themselves.

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The provision is good

Children enjoy using their imaginations and make links to their experiences. For example, older children take on different roles as they buy and cook pretend food, becoming engrossed in their play. Children squeal in excitement as the childminder's assistant pretends to be the 'big bad wolf'. They hide in the playhouse and retell the story. The children join in with the repetitive text and discuss the types of materials needed to build the houses.

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The provision is good

Children behave extremely well. They are very considerate, share resources and take turns with their peers. Children listen well to the childminder and her assistant and understand the boundaries and expected behaviour. They respond well to the high expectations and the regular praise and encouragement they receive. Children use good manners without prompts. They are highly confident and show strong social skills.

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need to do better?

n The dedicated childminder and her assistant provide an ambitious curriculum to meet the needs of all children who attend. They plan activities skilfully, using their knowledge of the children to support them in learning new skills. The childminder recaps on previous learning to ensure children have time to practise and fully embed their knowledge. All children make good progress and are prepared for their next stage of learning. n Children's communication and language are promoted effectively by the childminder and her assistant. They skilfully ask questions, introduce new words and engage children in conversations. This helps children to extend their sentences and use new words as they play. The childminder's assistant enthusiastically sings with the children and shares stories. Children recognise their names, and older children learn initial letter sounds to increase their early literacy skills. n Partnerships with parents are extremely strong. The childminder works hard to

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need to do better?

ensure all parents are kept up to date about their children's learning and development. She shares information which includes next steps and ideas to continue learning at home. Parents speak highly of the childminder and her assistant. They acknowledge that their children are happy, enjoy attending and

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need to do better?

22 March 2022 are making good progress, especially with their communication and social skills. n Children benefit from the wide range of experiences that the childminder offers. They thoroughly enjoy making sensory bottles and learn new mathematical concepts. For example, children count as they add objects, pour water into their bottles, and learn about capacity. Children increase their small-muscle skills as they unscrew bottle lids and mark make in oil, which helps to prepare them for future writing. Children learn new vocabulary as they describe textures as being 'greasy' and 'slippery'. n Children's physical play and healthy lifestyles are promoted well. Younger children confidently use the slide. Older children steer scooters and use equipment that develops their large muscles and balance. The childminder cooks nutritious meals and incorporates dietary needs. Children learn the importance of drinking water and cleaning their teeth to maintain good oral health.

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need to do better?

n The childminder and her assistant promote diversity in the setting. They display positive images and help children to learn about cultural festivals. Children engage in activities and discussions about their families and extend their understanding of the wider world. However, the childminder does not support all children's home languages effectively, to help children to increase their English language and understand what makes them unique. n The childminder and her assistant proactively evaluate and reflect on their practice. They review activities to keep children motivated and seek feedback from parents to help make improvements. The childminder and her assistant complete training to increase their knowledge. However, the childminder's own professional development is not focused sharply to ensure she strengthens the quality of teaching even further.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder ensures that her home is free from hazards and safe for children to play. She uses risk assessments for outings, maintains ratios and monitors sleeping children. The childminder and her assistant have completed safeguarding training and recognise the signs and symptoms that may indicate a child is at risk of harm or abuse. The childminder has also completed training on the 'Prevent' duty. The childminder and her assistant understand the procedures to follow if they have concerns about a child's welfare. The childminder ensures that all adults who work with children in the household have suitability checks in place.

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should:

n support bilingual children to use their home languages during play and understand what makes them unique

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should:

22 March 2022 n increase training opportunities to focus on extending knowledge to raise the quality of teaching to a higher level.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY561015 Local authority Bromley Inspection number 10191167 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 10 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2018. She lives in Bromley, in Kent. She operates Monday to Friday between 8am and 6pm, all year round, apart from family holidays. The childminder works with an assistant and holds a relevant level 3 childcare qualification. The childminder offers funded early education for three- and four-year-old children.

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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 childminder and the inspector completed a learning walk and discussed the childminder's intentions for children's learning. n The inspector observed the interactions between the childminder, her assistant and the children. The inspector and the childminder carried out a joint observation. n The inspector spoke to parents and took account of their views. n The inspector held discussions with the childminder and her assistant at appropriate times during the inspection. n The inspector looked at relevant documentation, including insurance, suitability checks and qualifications.

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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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Inspection activities

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