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 Good

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The provision is good

The childminder's nurturing approach helps to create a loving and positive atmosphere. Children are happy, and close relationships are evident. Children's imagination comes alive when they 'cook' with cereal. They concentrate on stirring and filling the bowls. They learn simple mathematical concepts as they are beginning to understand more and less, big and small. The childminder knows what she wants the children to learn and why. Children get the support they need when any gaps in their learning are identified. The childminder liaises with other professionals to ensure children's learning is helped appropriately. Arrangements for partnership working with parents are good. Parents speak highly about the quality of care and education their children receive. They comment on the 'good communication' and the 'tailored activities' to meet their children's individual needs.

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The provision is good

Children develop a love of books. They choose their favourite book and cuddle up to the childminder for story time. The childminder helps children to understand their uniqueness through stories. For example, they read a story about skin colour which prompts a discussion about their own skin. However, at times, the childminder does not recognise the impact that background noise has on some children's ability to concentrate. The childminder's vigilance and sensitive interaction support children to take turns and behave well. She consistently praises children's achievements to raise their confidence and self-esteem. Children laugh often.

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n Children develop good attitudes to learning. They persevere and concentrate, for instance when deciding which colour object matches which colour bowl and when carefully manoeuvring the digger to pick up the gravel. n The childminder is enthusiastic and motivated to support children's learning. She plans a varied range of play resources based on her observations of the children. However, sometimes, children do not have enough time at one activity before another is offered. This means they cannot fully experiment and investigate freely. n Children play with materials that support their growing vocabulary. For example, the childminder helps them to notice what is 'wet' and 'dry' when they have their hands in the cornflour. n Children relish singing songs and following the actions to songs and rhymes that are familiar to them. This helps them to understand and learn about different sounds, beats and rhythms. Overall, the childminder promotes children's

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communication and language skills well. n The childminder provides good opportunities for children to develop their counting skills. For example, they excitedly count how many bubbles they can

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26 April 2022 pop as they pour out of the machine. They carefully make a waffle out of dough and count the waffle holes. n Children's physical development is well supported. Children strengthen their hands while manipulating the dough. They exercise their legs when jumping with glee in response to a well-loved action song. n The childminder supports children's good health effectively. For example, she cooks healthy and nutritious meals, which children thoroughly enjoy and learn to eat for themselves. Children access the outdoors daily and enjoy being active in the fresh air. n The childminder is committed to the further development of her knowledge and skills. For example, she attended training to help her to identify any special educational needs in children. This assists her to support children to get any early help they may need. The childminder has completed child protection training to keep herself up to date.

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n The childminder promotes children's independence skills well. Children take responsibility and are keen to do things for themselves. For example, they tidy away the toys, encouraged by the tidy-up song. They choose to clean the tables and equipment. Children learn to feed themselves and help themselves to their water bottles when thirsty. n Partnerships with parents are a strength and greatly enhance children's learning. The childminder supports parents to develop their children's learning at home. She ensures that progress checks for children aged between two and three years are completed. The childminder encourages parents to share the information in the progress report with their health visitor.

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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 recognises the possible signs and symptoms of abuse. She is aware of wider child protection issues such as female genital mutilation. She understands the local procedures to follow if she needs to seek further help or report any concerns. Children learn to keep themselves safe and manage risks. For example, they are reminded not to run around with food in their mouth. The childminder supervises children well and minimises any potential risks. For example, she uses safety gates to prevent children's access to some areas of the home.

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should:

n reduce background noise levels, particularly during activities that encourage discussion, so that children's concentration is fully supported n allow children more time at activities to fully explore and investigate before

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26 April 2022 moving on to the next activity.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY540613 Local authority Croydon Inspection number 10201204 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 5 Date of previous inspection 17 December 2019

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2016. She lives in Thornton Heath, in the London Borough of Croydon. She offers care from Monday to Friday, 7.30am to 6.30pm, during term time only.

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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 spoke to parents on the telephone and took account of their views. n The childminder and the inspector completed a learning walk at the start of the inspection to discuss and observe how children's learning and development and safety are promoted. n The inspector looked at a sample of the childminder's documents, including attendance records and accident records. n The inspector observed the childminder interacting with the children.

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Inspection activities

26 April 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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26 April 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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