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

p.1

The provision is good

Children are happy to attend and enjoy their time with the childminder. They settle quickly, enjoy cuddles and benefit from the warm, friendly and homely surroundings. This helps babies develop strong emotional attachments from the start. Babies show high levels of independence. They develop their large muscles by pulling themselves to standing and confidently cruise around the furniture to explore the environment.

p.2

The provision is good

Young children develop their fine motor skills as they post shapes in sorters and play musical instruments. Babies' thinking is challenged by the childminder as they look for dropped shapes and work out how to move objects to find them. They show delight when retrieving the parts and accomplish their tasks. Young children concentrate well and show a positive attitude to learning. They copy actions and use their imaginations as they use the toy kettle to pretend to pour water and make a cup of tea.

p.2

The provision is good

Young children respond to the childminder's calm and gentle voice. She has high expectations for all children and role models expected behaviour. Babies are learning to be kind to their peers and share resources. They confidently feed themselves at mealtimes and use cutlery independently. They learn key skills to prepare them for future learning.

p.2

need to do better?

n The childminder gets to know children well from the start. She plans her curriculum to build on their interests and stages of development. The childminder uses observations and regular detailed assessments to ensure any gaps in learning are identified and addressed quickly. This early response ensures all children make good progress from the beginning. n The childminder supports babies to develop their early language skills well. She sits at their level while they play and provides commentary. Babies respond to eye contact and smiles. They babble and use single words to communicate. The childminder repeats their babbling sounds and new words. She asks questions and introduces new vocabulary. Babies enjoy sharing stories, which promotes their love of books from an early age. n Partnerships with parents are strong. Effective communication ensures parents are kept up to date and involved in their children's learning. The childminder

p.2

need to do better?

shares children's next steps and ideas to further support learning at home. Parents speak highly of the care their children receive. They appreciate the childminder's flexibility, open dialogue, and the good progress their children are making. n The childminder places a high emphasis on children's physical and social skills.

p.2

need to do better?

27 April 2022 Children regularly attend groups in the community and mix with others to develop their interactions. Young children benefit from trips to the park and soft- play centres, where they increase their coordination and balance. The childminder cooks healthy meals and increases children's understanding of healthy lifestyles, including oral health. n The childminder is committed to helping children learn about the local community and the wider world. She uses activities and resources to teach children about diversity and learning respect. Children learn about festivals from other cultures. The childminder uses mirrors with babies to look at their reflections and learn about their features. This helps them to have an early understanding of what makes them unique. n Babies have plenty of opportunities to explore and experiment with a broad range of resources. They are encouraged to make choices in their play, which

p.2

need to do better?

boosts their confidence. Babies enjoy listening to music and copy actions demonstrated by the childminder. However, the childminder does not fully support non-verbal babies to make choices of songs or build on their existing knowledge. For example, she does not use picture clues or props to strengthen their understanding. n The childminder is passionate about her role and aims to provide the best service she can. She evaluates her practice and seeks the views of parents to help her make improvements. The childminder rotates toys and tries new activities to keep children motivated to learn. She has completed mandatory training. However, she has not identified further areas for continued professional development to ensure her own knowledge is increased to support children's learning further.

p.3

Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

p.3

Safeguarding

The childminder uses daily checks in her home to ensure the areas are safe for children to play. She ensures any hazards are removed and understands the importance of keeping children safe. She teaches children about road safety and managing risk. The childminder knows the signs and symptoms that may indicate a child is at risk of harm or abuse. She knows the procedures to follow if she has any concerns regarding a child's welfare. The childminder has completed safeguarding training, including the 'Prevent' duty. She has suitability checks in place for all adults living in the family home.

p.3

should:

n develop ways to enable children who are non-verbal to fully engage in activities and communicate their choices

p.3

should:

27 April 2022 n build on continued professional development to increase knowledge and raise the quality of teaching to a higher level.

p.3

Setting details

Unique reference number EY559650 Local authority Croydon Inspection number 10191035 Type of provision Childminder

p.5

Registers

Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Day care type Childminder

p.5

inspection

Total number of places 4 Number of children on roll 1 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

p.5

Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2018. She lives in Kenley, in the London Borough of Croydon. She operates from 7.30am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, throughout the year, apart from her holidays. The childminder holds a relevant level 3 childcare qualification.

p.5

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 provider. 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 on the telephone and took account of their views. n The childminder and the inspector carried out a joint observation and discussed the impact this had on children's learning. n The inspector held discussions with the childminder about safeguarding and how she evaluates her practice. n The inspector looked at relevant documents, including paediatric first aid, qualifications, insurance and suitability checks.

p.5

Inspection activities

27 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.

p.5

Inspection activities

27 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.

p.6

Inspection activities

If you would like a copy of this document in a different format, such as large print or Braille, please telephone 0300 123 1231, or email enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk .

p.7

Inspection activities

You may reuse this information (not including logos) free of charge in any format or medium, under the terms of the Open Government Licence. To view this licence, visit www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/ , write to the Information Policy Team, The National Archives, Kew, London TW9 4DU, or email: psi@nationalarchives.gsi.gov.uk

p.7

Inspection activities

Interested in our work? You can subscribe to our monthly newsletter for more information and updates: http://eepurl.com/iTrDn .

p.7

Inspection activities

T: 0300 123 1231 Textphone: 0161 618 8524 E: enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk W: www.gov.uk/ofsted

p.7