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 show they feel happy and safe in the care of the childminder and her assistant. Children eagerly join in play and interact very well with them. Children excitedly play in water, scooping, pouring, and splashing. Older children use the water to water the plants and say it is 'to help them grow'. Children concentrate very well as they join in the tea party. Younger children pretend to pour tea, which they accomplish with good focus and care. They patiently complete puzzles and excitedly respond to positive acknowledgements of praise. Younger children develop good communication and language skills. They repeat words the childminder introduces, such as 'empty', explaining there is no more tea in the teapot.

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The provision is good

Older children are kind and helpful. They help to guide the younger children. For instant, they show them how to use some resources during pretend play. Children are confident and develop good memory skills. They recall the story of 'The Hungry Caterpillar' and help the childminder retell the story. Children show a love of singing. They excitedly join in action songs. The assistant offers children the opportunity to choose the songs they would like to sing.

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need to do better?

n Children benefit from a curriculum that is carefully designed to address any possible gaps in children's development. All children make good progress from their starting points. Children are supported well for school and their future lives. n The childminder knows the children well. She provides experiences to extend what children already know and can do. However, some adult-led group activities need to be more carefully thought through to enhance children's learning to even higher levels. n Children have plenty of opportunities to be creative. They select colouring pencils and paper to make pictures. Younger children make a range of marks, while older children draw and colour in their house. Older children's writing skills are very good. This prepares them well for their future learning and school. Younger children learn to count, while older children competently use number bonds. n The childminder effectively supports children's small physical skills. For example,

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need to do better?

they play with tweezers. Younger children carefully learn to manoeuvre these, while older children very confidently and competently operate them to pick up spaghetti. n The childminder, with her assistant, has high overall expectations of children. They continually strive to improve their own practice to benefit children's learning. The childminder completes a wealth of training to build on her knowledge and skills. Regular monitoring and support of her assistant's practice

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24 May 2022 enables her to raise the quality of her teaching to a higher level. n The childminder provides a wide range of opportunities to enhance children's physical well-being. They run freely in her garden and jump as they try to play hopscotch. Children learn about healthy eating and benefit from regular trips to the local community. They visit parks, learn about minibeasts and caring for the environment. n Older children are confident in their own abilities. They are independent and manage tasks, such as putting on and taking off their coats and shoes. However, on occasions, this is not being implemented as well as possible for younger children. Facilities to help encourage independence and enable them to wash and dry their hands are not fully effective. n Older children are highly mindful of younger children and regularly step in to help and support them as they play. n Children behave well. They consistently use good manners and know that they

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need to do better?

must respect others and the environment. The childminder encourages children to share and take turns. However, occasionally, the change from one activity to another does not go as smoothly as possible. For example, the childminder does not give children the time they need to finish what they are engaged in before moving them on to the next. This does not enhance children's learning as well as possible. n Partnerships with parents are strong. The childminder keeps parents fully informed of their children's progress and provides ideas to extend their learning at home. Parents report that they are very pleased with the progress that their children are making and how they have come on in 'leaps and bounds' since attending. They describe the childminder and her assistant as 'brilliant'.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

Children's safety is the top priority for the childminder and her assistant. They know how to identify the signs and symptoms of abuse and understand that they have a duty to act on, respond to and report concerns immediately. They are aware of wider safeguarding issues, such as county lines and signs that may indicate a child is exposed to extreme views or ideas. The childminder maintains links with professional organisations and her local authority to regularly update her knowledge of legislation. She knows what to do if an allegation is made against herself, her assistant or household members.

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should:

n review the way group activities are organised to enhance children's learning even more

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should:

24 May 2022 n promote younger children's independence skills further, in particular during daily routines n review how children move between activities, so they have more time to finish what they are doing and support their learning further.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY466889 Local authority Croydon Inspection number 10237318 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 7 Date of previous inspection 6 February 2020

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2013 and lives in Thornton Heath, in the London Borough of Croydon. She operates from 7am until 6pm, Monday to Friday, all year round. The childminder holds a level 6 early years qualification. She works with an assistant. She offer funded places for children aged three and four years old.

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Inspection activities

n This was the first routine inspection the setting 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 observed the quality of education during activities indoors and outdoors, and assessed the impact these have on children's learning. n The inspector completed a joint observation and evaluation of an activity with the childminder. n The inspector held discussions with the childminder and assistant at appropriate times during the inspection. She looked at relevant documentation and evidence of the suitability of individuals living and working in the household. n The inspector spoke to children during the inspection and took account of the views of parents spoken to on the telephone during the inspection.

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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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