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 Not applicable

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The provision is good

Children enjoy their time at the welcoming home-from-home setting. They settle quickly and show they feel safe and secure in the childminder's nurturing care. Children form strong attachments with the childminder. They enjoy regular cuddles and respond well to reassurance, which supports their emotional well-being.

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The provision is good

Children make choices from the wide range of resources that support the curriculum. They engage in activities and show high levels of concentration. For example, babies and toddlers explore with play dough. Babies develop their sensory experiences as they squeeze and pinch the dough. Toddlers copy demonstrations and use tools to roll and cut the dough, which develops their fine motor skills.

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The provision is good

Children snuggle with the childminder to share stories. Babies babble and show their curiosity with exploring the props. Toddlers lift flaps, turn pages and use their imaginations to act out parts of the familiar story.

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The provision is good

The childminder has high expectations for all children. They learn the routine and behave well. Children listen and respond to the childminder and develop a sense of responsibility. For example, children take off their shoes and put them in their labelled boxes, which gives them a sense of belonging. Children help the childminder with tasks and tidy away their toys after playing.

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need to do better?

n The childminder is passionate about providing high-quality care and education. She has a good knowledge of the curriculum and provides children with a stimulating learning environment. The childminder collects detailed information and discusses children's starting points with their parents. This helps her to build on children's previous learning and interests. The childminder uses observations and assessments to ensure children make good progress. n Children's communication and language skills are promoted well. The childminder sits at children's level and uses eye contact and positive body language to fully engage them. She repeats babble with babies, introduces new words, asks questions and provides commentary during activities. Children enjoy singing and sharing stories, which helps to increase their sounds and vocabulary. n Parents speak highly of the childminder and the service she provides. They

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need to do better?

appreciate that their children are settled and have made strong attachments. Parents comment that their children are making good progress in their physical, social and language development. The childminder shares daily routine updates and photographs during activities. However, information regarding children's learning and ideas to continue learning at home are limited.

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need to do better?

29 November 2022 n The childminder is effective in promoting children's social skills. Children regularly access the park, socialise with other childminders and their minded children and access local groups in the community. This helps children to develop their interactions with others. The childminder promotes diversity and inclusion. This enhances children's understanding about similarities and differences and what makes them unique. n Children benefit from the childminder's interactions during activities. She increases their imagination as they play with trains, dolls and small-world figures. Children's independence is encouraged as they choose resources. Children make marks with paint pens, which develops their small-muscle movements. The childminder encourages counting during play and routines, such as when climbing the stairs. However, other concepts are not introduced to help children extend their mathematical knowledge further.

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need to do better?

n The childminder provides healthy snacks and cooks nutritious meals. Children have daily access to fresh air and physical play to increase their balance and coordination. Children drink water and follow good hygiene routines. They wash and dry their hands before eating food. The childminder teaches children about the importance of oral health. These activities and routines contribute to extending children's understanding of healthy lifestyles and physical well-being. n The childminder is proactive in identifying areas for improvement and increasing her knowledge and skills. She regularly completes training and uses her new knowledge to support her in making changes to her practice. For example, training on embedding British values has supported the childminder to help children understand that rules matter and learn mutual respect. The childminder seeks views from parents and addresses any suggestions, such as sharing

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder ensures that the home environment is safe for children to play. She uses risk assessments and daily checks to remove any hazards. Young children learn about safety and hold onto the pushchair when walking. The childminder has completed safeguarding training, including on the 'Prevent' duty. She recognises signs and symptoms that may indicate a child is at risk of harm or abuse. The childminder has policies in place and knows the procedures to follow if she has any concerns regarding a child's welfare. The childminder supervises children and maintains ratios. Suitability checks are in place for all adults in the childminder's home.

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should:

29 November 2022 n strengthen the information shared with parents to include children's learning and ideas to continue learning at home n increase children's mathematical knowledge by introducing new concepts such as shape, space and measure during play.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 2583319 Local authority Croydon Inspection number 10251046 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 4 Number of children on roll 7 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2020. She lives in the Coulsdon area of the London Borough of Croydon. The childminder provides care from Monday to Thursday, between 7.30am and 6pm, all year round, apart from the childminder's holidays. The childminder has a 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 that into account in their 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 on the telephone 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

29 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

29 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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