Childminder in Croydon

Overall effectiveness Requires improvement

The quality of education Requires improvement Behaviour and attitudes Requires improvement Personal development Requires improvement Leadership and management Requires improvement Overall effectiveness at previous inspection Good

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The provision requires improvement

Children arrive happy to attend and settle well. The childminder is welcoming and provides a safe and secure environment. Babies and toddlers enjoy cuddles and receive reassurance, which supports their emotional well-being. Children develop good relationships with the childminder and her co-childminder and form positive friendships with their peers. The childminder knows the children well and follows their interests. However, there are some weaknesses in the quality of education. Activities do not always provide children with meaningful learning experiences, which limits them building on their knowledge across the curriculum.

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The provision requires improvement

Children have access to a range of toys and resources. The childminder engages in their play to maintain interest and supports children's independence. Young children use hammers to knock wooden balls through holes which increases their fine motor skills. Babies enjoy pushing buttons on interactive toys. They show delight at the sounds and babble with the childminder. Children's imaginations are extended as they manoeuvre trains around the track and explore with dinosaurs.

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The provision requires improvement

Children behave well. They share toys and take turns with their friends. Children listen to instructions and help with tasks like tidying away. The childminder models expected behaviour. She provides gentle reminders about 'nice hands' and helps children learn about their feelings.

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need to do better?

n The childminder finds out about children's interests when they start. She plans activities to include these and uses observations to identify their next steps. However, her knowledge of the learning and development requirements is limited, which impacts on her support for children to build on what they need to learn next. n Children's language and communication skills are supported well. The childminder shares stories and sings songs, using actions alongside these. Younger children are keen to join in. They babble and hum and respond to words they recognise. The childminder speaks clearly, engages children in conversation and introduces new vocabulary. n Partnerships with parents are varied. The childminder keeps parents updated with children's daily routines. Overall, parents are happy with the care provided and the regular trips. However, the childminder does not consistently share information about children's learning or next steps and how parents can support

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need to do better?

children's learning at home. n Children have opportunities to learn about healthy lifestyles. They enjoy home- cooked nutritious meals and have access to drinking water throughout the day. Children regularly visit the park and toddler groups, which helps extend their

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14 November 2022 physical and social skills as they mix with other children. n The childminder increases children's understanding of mathematical skills and introduces new concepts during play. For example, children sort bears into colours and make patterns. They compare the sizes of dinosaurs and feel different textures during craft and cooking activities. The childminder regularly counts with children, which develops an understanding of numbers. n The childminder promotes diversity and inclusion and teaches children about the wider world. She supports bilingual children to develop their home languages alongside learning English. The childminder and co-childminder celebrate different festivals and cook food from other cultures. This helps to strengthen children's understanding of their own uniqueness and learn respect for others. n The childminder has addressed her previous recommendations and made some

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need to do better?

changes to her practice, such as increasing children's opportunities to learn independence skills during routine activities. However, she does not evaluate the service she provides or identify areas for improvement. Parents' views of the provision are not sought in order to help benefit the children further. n Children learn about keeping themselves safe at the childminder's home. They are supervised well as they use knives to cut pineapple to add to their pizzas. Children learn to respect the childminder's dog and understand the need to be gentle when stroking. Children follow good hygiene routines and learn about the importance of oral health. n The childminder has completed her mandatory training of safeguarding and paediatric first aid. She has also increased her knowledge of sign language and how to support children with speech and language development. This has enabled the childminder to make this area one of high priority and has helped to

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need to do better?

further extend children's communication.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder understands her responsibility to keep children safe. She uses risk assessments and daily checks to ensure any hazards are removed and the area is safe. The childminder has completed safeguarding training including the 'Prevent' duty. She recognises signs and symptoms that might indicate a child is at risk of harm or abuse. She knows the correct procedures to follow if she has any concerns about a child's welfare. The childminder and co-childminder supervise children well and maintain ratios. Suitability checks are in place for all adults living in the family home.

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Due date

14 November 2022 improve knowledge and understanding of the learning and development requirements and strengthen teaching practice so that play becomes meaningful and extends children's individual learning. 31/12/2022

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should:

n strengthen partnerships with parents to ensure that they know and understand what their children are learning n reflect and evaluate practice, seeking views of parents to help identify areas where further improvements can be made.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY347347 Local authority Croydon Inspection number 10235076 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 4 Date of previous inspection 7 December 2016

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2007. She lives in South Norwood in the London Borough of Croydon. She works with her daughter who is a co-childminder. She offers care from, Monday to Friday, between 8.15am and 6pm, all year round, apart from the childminder's holidays. The co-childminder has a level 3 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 childminder and has taken that into account in her evaluation of the provider. n The childminder and inspector carried out a learning walk together to discuss the childminder's intentions for children's learning. n The childminder and inspector carried out a joint observation and discussed the impact this had on children's learning. n The inspector spoke to parents 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 qualifications, insurance and suitability checks.

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Inspection activities

14 November 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

14 November 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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