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 are welcomed with a smile and a cuddle at this childminder's home. Children flourish under her calm, kind and friendly care. They delight in exploring the toys and games attractively provided to interest them. For example, children eagerly move the beads around the wire frame and practise their climbing as they use the large soft blocks. Children enjoy singing songs and acting out familiar stories, listening intently and waiting to join in with the actions. Children take pride in their achievements and benefit from the praise and encouragement the childminder and her assistants provide. This helps to build children's self-esteem and confidence.

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The provision is good

Children behave well. They play together cooperatively, building secure relationships with the childminder, her assistants and one another. Children appreciate the childminder's support which helps them to become confident learners. They are motivated to learn and display high levels of concentration. Children are accustomed with the routines of the day. For example, they eagerly wash their hands ready for snacktime and find their shoes ready for garden play. This supports children's developing independence skills.

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need to do better?

n The childminder knows the children well. She is clear about what she wants children to learn and plans a broad and stimulating curriculum. Children develop the skills and knowledge to prepare them well for later learning, including school. On occasion, the childminder does not use what she knows about the children to target their learning needs as precisely as she could during activities. n The childminder recognises the importance of promoting children's physical development. She provides children with many opportunities to strengthen their small and large muscles as they play. For instance, babies who are learning to walk are encouraged to stand and are supported to use resources around them to practise. Older children enjoy making marks with chalk and posting objects. Children enjoy their time in the garden and are encouraged to manager their own risks as they climb the steps of the slide. n The childminder supports children's language development well. She engages

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them in meaningful conversations during all activities. This supports them in developing a wide and varied vocabulary. The childminder introduces new words to extend children's vocabulary. For example, as children explore different foods and herbs, she tells them the parsley is 'delicious', children confidently use this new word in their play. She regularly asks questions and encourage children to join in phrases during a story, this helps to extend children's vocabulary and their understanding. n The childminder and her assistant are good role models and have positive

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10 November 2022 relationships with the children. They are enthusiastic as they join children's play. However, at times, she does not support her assistants to understand how to use these interactions to extend children's learning and deepen their knowledge. n The childminder provides children with a range of balanced meals. Children thoroughly enjoy all of the meals on offer. The childminder encourages children to wash their hands before mealtimes. Children enjoy plenty of fresh air and exercise. This supports children to start to learn how they can live healthy lifestyles. n There is a good partnership between the childminder and parents. The childminder shares regular information about the children's daily routine, care and learning. She records observations and shares these with parents. Parents are happy with the care their child receives. Children and parents are invited to settling-in sessions to introduce the child to the setting.

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need to do better?

n The childminder reflects on her practice with her assistants, to identify ways to improve the support for children's learning. For example, she completes training and independent research, which she shares with her assistants to develop children's curiosity and enhance their learning.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder has a secure understanding of her safeguarding responsibilities, including supporting her assistants to understand their roles. She knows the procedures to follow, should she have any concerns about children or if there is an allegation made against her or her assistants. The childminder is vigilant about the signs that may indicate a child is at risk of harm. She completes regular training to keep her knowledge up to date. She is aware of issues that may compromise children's welfare. The childminder understands the process to follow should an allegation be made against her or her assistants. The childminder supervises children well. She regularly assesses safety in her home to remove or reduce any risks.

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should:

n focus teaching more precisely on the planned learning intention during focus activities, to help to extend children's learning n support assistants to understand how to join children's play, so they enhance children's learning further.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY420832 Local authority Croydon Inspection number 10235496 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 8 Number of children on roll 9 Date of previous inspection 17 February 2017

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2011. She lives in the London Borough of Croydon. The childminder works with two assistants, one of these is her husband. The childminder provides care from Monday to Friday, all year round, except for family holidays. The childminder holds relevant childcare qualification.

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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 provider and has taken this into account in her evaluation of the setting. n The childminder showed the inspector the areas she uses for childminding, they discussed the early years curriculum and how the childminder organises her provision for children. n The inspector observed the quality of education and evaluated the impact on children's learning. n The inspector observed interactions between the childminder, her assistants and the children. n The inspector spoke to parents and sampled parent's written feedback to find out about their experiences with the childminder. n The childminder ensured that her documents, including her paediatric first-aid qualification and suitability of her assistants, were available for the inspector to view.

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Inspection activities

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

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