Childminder in Croydon

Overall effectiveness Good

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

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The provision is good

Children flourish in the childminder's caring and well-planned environment, where they feel safe and secure. They arrive eager to attend and demonstrate their independence with self-help skills from the start. Children hang up their coats, take off their shoes and add their belongings to their named drawers. They warmly welcome their friends on arrival and are highly motivated to participate in the excellent range of activities on offer. For example, children play skittles outside. They share the resources and cooperate extremely well together. Children cheer when their friends knock down the skittles and give each other praise. They identify the numbers on the skittles and count with the childminder to increase their number skills. Children help to reset the game for their friend's turn without being asked.

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The provision is good

Children's behaviour is excellent. They listen to the childminder and her co- childminder extremely well. Children follow their lead as they role model expected behaviour. Children are polite and consistently use good manners. They help to tidy away when they have finished playing and older children help their younger peers. The childminder and her co-childminder have high expectations for all children. They talk to children about their emotions and support their well-being to a high standard.

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need to do better?

n The childminder and her co-childminder plan together to make sure they capture children's interests and build on their starting points. Detailed assessments mean that any gaps in learning are identified quickly and support is put in place. The childminder organises her curriculum to meet the needs of all children to ensure they make good progress. n The childminder enthusiastically shares stories and fully promotes children's love of books. Children actively engage in story time, play games and join in with the repetitive text. They enjoy singing and music sessions, which supports them to listen to rhythm and alter their voices to different pitches. This helps them to retain words and increase their verbal skills. n Partnerships with parents are strong. Parents speak highly of the childminder, her co-childminder and the service they provide. They state that communication is excellent and they are regularly kept up to date with their children's progress.

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need to do better?

The childminder shares children's next steps and ideas to continue learning at home. n Children's communication and language skills are supported well. The childminder introduces new vocabulary and asks open-ended questions. She gives children time to think and respond. The childminder engages children in conversations. However, she does not always use these opportunities to revisit

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24 May 2022 children's learning to help consolidate their understanding. n Children develop a love for the outdoor environment and nature during their time with the childminder. They plant seeds and watch them grow, which teaches them responsibility and patience. Children's interests are stimulated as they keenly watch the changes in the frogspawn, which turns into tadpoles. They learn about life cycles, which helps them to respect and care for living things. n The childminder and her co-childminder are passionate about providing a high- quality service. They regularly review their practice and seek feedback from parents. A recent suggestion for more cooking activities has been actioned. The childminder is proactive in increasing her knowledge and completes additional training to extend her skills. n Children acquire excellent physical and social skills. They develop good balance and coordination as they ride bikes and throw balls. Children bond extremely

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well. They are confident, independent and explore happily. They benefit from visits to the library and the market, which helps to increase their social skills and knowledge of their local community. n The childminder promotes children's understanding of healthy lifestyles well. Children eat nutritious meals and snacks and drink water. They wash their hands and clean their teeth. Children know the importance of following good hygiene and oral health routines. n Children are curious about numbers and enjoy counting and demonstrating their skills. The childminder encourages this and includes numbers during activities. However, other mathematical language and concepts are not always highlighted during play to help children increase their knowledge further.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder uses risk assessments and daily checks to ensure the home environment is safe for children to play. Children wear high-visibility jackets and lanyards with contact details on outings. They learn about road and internet safety and how to manage risk. The childminder knows the signs and symptoms that may indicate a child is at risk of harm. She has procedures in place if she has any concerns regarding a child's welfare. The childminder has completed safeguarding training and has a good knowledge of the 'Prevent' duty. Suitability checks are in place for all adults in the household.

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should:

n extend conversations with children to revisit their learning to help confirm their understanding

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should:

24 May 2022 n build on children's mathematical skills by introducing new concepts during play.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 2543596 Local authority Croydon Inspection number 10215449 Type of provision Childminder

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Registers

Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register Day care type Childminder

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inspection

Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 9 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2019 and lives in Thornton Heath, Surrey. She operates between 7.30am and 6pm, Monday to Friday, all year round, apart from family holidays. The childminder has a relevant childcare qualification at level 6. She works with a registered co-childminder. The childminder provides funded early education for two-, 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 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 childminder and the inspector carried out a joint observation and discussed the impact this had on children's learning. n The inspector spoke to parents and children and took account of their views. 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 certificates, qualifications, insurance and suitability checks.

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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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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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