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

Children develop warm, caring relationships with the childminder and show that they feel happy, safe and secure. Young children are motivated to learn and independently explore the toys and play activities provided. They have daily opportunities to play in the garden. Children have tremendous fun as they discover the natural world by investigating snails found in the garden. They jump in puddles created by the rain and observe the reaction of the water. Children's behaviour is good. The childminder has high expectations for all children. They are supported to learn to do things for themselves, displaying a can-do attitude. For example, they independently take off their wellington boots when they come in from the garden.

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The provision is good

Young children make effective progress with their speech and language. They have numerous enjoyable opportunities to build on and widen their vocabulary. Children have access to a broad selection of books that they self-select for the childminder to read to them. They listen intently as they snuggle up next to her on the sofa. Children enthusiastically join in the actions as they take part in singing familiar nursery rhymes. They use single words and clearly repeat words role modelled by the childminder, which helps children to find their voice.

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need to do better?

n The childminder helps children to develop a positive attitude to healthy eating and to follow good hygiene practice. Children eat freshly cooked, healthy and nutritious meals, according to their specific dietary needs. From a young age, they are beginning to understand the importance of washing their hands before meals and after touching snails. n Young children enjoy accessing technological equipment. They develop curiosity and an understanding of cause and effect as they purposefully press buttons on talking toys. n Partnerships with parents are good. At the beginning of the contract, the childminder gathers detailed information from parents to understand their children's prior development and interests. This helps her to assess the children's starting points. n Children have access to a good balance of child-initiated and adult-lead play opportunities. For instance, the childminder provides children with opportunities

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need to do better?

to explore their imagination and creativity. They relish taking the small-world trains on adventures along the train tracks. Younger children master their small motor skills and coordination as they master putting the pieces of the train track together. n The childminder has a good understanding of how children learn. She knows children well and adapts her teaching to support their individual interests and age. However, she provides limited opportunities for younger children to explore

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need to do better?

24 May 2022 sensory activities to extend their learning experiences even further. n The childminder makes good use of local community resources to extend children's learning. Children take part in weekly visits to the library to take part in music and rhymes sessions and attend playgroups. This provides them with opportunities to be sociable and build secure friendships, for example, as they play alongside others, learning to share and take turns. n Young children's early mathematical skills are promoted well by the childminder. She implements effective strategies during daily routines and their play. For instance, children count the stairs in the home as they go up and down. They join in when singing number songs. n The childminder reflects effectively on her practice. She makes good use of evaluation to identify further opportunities to improve her skills. For example, she verbally seeks the views of parents and undertakes regular online training.

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need to do better?

She is committed to broaden her knowledge to raise the quality of practice and provision. n The childminder regularly assesses and reviews children development. She uses the information from her observations of children to plan a range of enjoyable learning experiences. The childminder keeps parents well informed about their children's progress through daily discussions and messaging apps. She shares photos and details of their children's day and targets for their development. This helps to encourage consistency and progress in children's learning.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder can recognise the possible indicators of abuse. She is confident with the procedures to follow to act on any concerns about a child's welfare. She regularly updates her training in this area. The childminder completes daily risk assessments to help her keep children safe in her home and on outings. She supports younger children to develop an understanding of how to keep themselves safe. For example, they learn to walk up and down steps safely and learn about effective road safety.

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should:

n increase opportunities for younger children to engage in sensory activities and opportunities.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY478234 Local authority Croydon Inspection number 10231895 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 2 Date of previous inspection 13 September 2016

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2014. She lives in Beulah Hill, located in the London Borough of Croydon. The childminder offers care from 8am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, all year round.

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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 inspector spoke to the childminder and children at appropriate times during the inspection. n The inspector observed the childminder interacting with children during care routines and play activities. The inspector assessed the impact these have on children's well-being and development. n The childminder and the inspector completed a learning walk to discuss how the childminder organises her provision and premises to care for the children's well- being and safety. n The inspector viewed some documentation, including training certificates, the attendance register and insurance. n Parents shared their written views with the inspector, who took account of their comments.

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Inspection activities

24 May 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

24 May 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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