Childminder, Out-of school day care in Croydon

This provision meets requirements

Children are very happy and enjoy the time they spend in the childminder's care. They benefit from strong attachments with the childminder. Their positive interactions with her, and their confidence to explore the environment, demonstrate that they feel safe and secure. Children confidently interact with visitors, asking them questions and telling them about their experiences. They choose from stimulating activities that capture their interest and curiosity. For example, the childminder supports children to explore dry pasta using a wide range of different resources to fill and pour into different containers. Children develop good skills to improve their hand-to-eye coordination. For example, they use large tongs to pick up pieces of pasta. Furthermore, children ask to make play dough. They remember the different ingredients they need to make it.

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Children are engaged and are highly motivated in their play activities. They are polite and behave well. For example, children pass each other different scoops, while measuring the flour while making the play dough. They are kind and helpful towards one another. The childminder is a good role model. She uses praise to highlight children's good behaviour. This supports children's positive behaviour and helps them understand her high expectations.

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n The childminder uses her knowledge of what children like and are interested in for planning. She provides a wide range of activities that keep children busy and involved. For example, children who play imaginatively as 'doctors', talk about and use the different instruments a doctor has, such as a 'stethoscope'. Children are confident in their chosen play activities and develop their friendships with each other. This supports their confidence and well-being. n The childminder supports children's physical development and their understanding of a healthy lifestyle effectively. Children eat healthy food and drink water to stay hydrated. Children know to wash their hands before they eat and when using the toilet. This supports their self-care skills. n The childminder has high expectations of children's behaviour. She is a good role model. She supports children to respect each other's opinions when they play

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together. For example, she models turn taking with the children as they play. This helps children remember and suggest using a timer to take turns. This reinforces their self-confidence and emotional well-being. n Children are keen to take part in role play when they pretend to go shopping, be the shop keeper and make pizzas with dough. The childminder talks to the children about how to stay safe. For example, children know the number they must use to call emergency services. However, at times, the childminder takes

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8 December 2022 over and leads children's play. However, through discussion with the inspector, the childminder reflects that she could step back from children's play more often to allow them to follow their own ideas. n Parents speak highly of the committed childminder and the care their children receive. They comment that they are kept regularly informed about their children's after-school activities and progress. This helps them to continue their interests at home. n The childminder works in partnership with the local nursery, which the children also attend. She seeks information about children's likes and dislikes prior to children beginning at her setting. This helps her plan settling-in sessions for the children when they start. n The childminder reflects on the ways to further improve her provision. For example, she has recently reorganised the environment so children can easily access the resources. The childminder fully understands the importance of

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keeping her strong knowledge and understanding of childcare updated. She completes relevant online courses, to support her setting.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder has a robust knowledge of safeguarding and child protection. She confidently understands her responsibility to help keep children safe. The childminder undertakes regular training to help keep her safeguarding knowledge up to date. She knows the possible signs and symptoms of child abuse and fully understands how to report child protection concerns. She ensures that her policies are updated to reflect these. This helps her to keep children safe from harm. The childminder implements policies and procedures to keep children and her home safe. She carries out daily safety checks to help reduce hazards and minimise accidents. This helps her to promote children's safety and welfare to a high level.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 2583172 Local authority Croydon Inspection number 10251041 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 3 Number of children on roll 3 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2020 and lives in Coulsdon, Surrey. She offers after- school care between the hours of 3pm to 6pm, all year round. The childminder has a level 3 qualification in childcare.

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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 their evaluation of the provider. n The inspector viewed the areas used for childminding purposes with the childminder and discussed how the early years provision was organised. n The inspector spoke to children and the childminder at appropriate times during the inspection. n An evaluation of the activities was discussed by the inspector and the childminder. n The inspector looked at relevant documentation and evidence of the suitability of persons living in the household. n The inspector took into account the written views and opinions of parents during the inspection.

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Inspection activities

8 December 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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8 December 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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