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 develop affectionate relationships with other children and the caring childminder. They demonstrate that they feel safe and secure in her care. Children are happy and engage well with others and the childminder during their play. Older children are confident to express their thoughts and views. Children benefit from the childminder's consistent praise and her clear expectations for behaviour. They understand what is expected of them and behave well. The childminder has high aspirations for all children and works well to support their individual learning. Children easily access a wide selection of experiences and activities, which enhance their development well. They eagerly participate and demonstrate positive attitudes to learning. For example, children focus well as they paint Christmas trees and baubles. They make a variety of marks and strokes to add their details. They willingly share the paint and talk about the colours they are using. Children knows

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The provision is good

Older children speak confidently. Younger children use babbles and small words to join in conversations, which the childminder responds to positively, adding words to their babbles. They make links with previous experiences, as they talk about other Christmas activities they have completed with the childminder. Children demonstrate a keen interest in books and literacy.

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need to do better?

n Partnerships with parents are strong. The childminder knows children and their families very well. She keeps parents well informed of children's progress and offers ideas for learning that they can carry on at home. Parents comment warmly on the childminder and how their children learn through the engaging activities she provides. n The childminder has a professional and enthusiastic approach to her role. She seeks out relevant information and training, to constantly develop her professional skills and knowledge. The childminder reflects on the needs of the children and how she can improve her practice to support them. n The childminder provides a curriculum that supports all areas of children's learning. She monitors their progress and works with parents to help promote their learning. Therefore, all children make good progress from their starting points. n There is a strong focus on children's speech and language development. For

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example, the childminder talks, reads and sings with children as they play. Consequently, older children become confident talkers and have good communication skills. Younger children develop good skills in relation to their age and stage of development. n The childminder knows the children well and uses their interests and

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need to do better?

15 December 2022 experiences as the starting point for activities. This helps to kindle children's eagerness to learn and ensures that they build on what they know and can do. For example, the childminder uses children's love of painting to strengthen their finger muscles, which develops their mark-making and writing skills. Older children count and enthusiastically identify numbers. However, these experiences are not extended as well as possible to help maximise children's learning. n Children are independent. For example, they know how to wash their hands, while older children put their coats on skilfully. Younger children excitedly achieve this task with the gentle guidance of the childminder. Children competently and confidently access and choose from resources available. n Children demonstrate positive attitudes to their learning. They concentrate for long periods and are eager to explore new experiences. For instance, children

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need to do better?

focus intently as they use shovels to dig the snow. n The childminder promote children's healthy lifestyles well. She provides them with nutritious snacks and encourages them to try a wide range of fruit and vegetables. The childminder ensures that children have lots of outdoor exercise and play each day, which supports their physical health and well-being effectively. n Children enjoy a variety of outings to help them learn about the wider world. For example, they visit the library, local parks, toddler groups and the farm. The childminder understands the importance of helping children to learn about different people, cultures and beliefs. For example, the childminder talks to children about different ways of life, traditions and celebrations.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder has a good understanding of how to protect children from harm. She has attended safeguarding training to keep her knowledge up to date. The childminder understands the procedures and knows who to contact should she need to report her concerns about a child or if there is an allegation made against her. She is aware of issues that may compromise children's welfare, such as the effects of radicalisation and domestic abuse. She carries out regular risk assessments to ensure her home is safe and suitable for children. The childminder maintains her first-aid qualification, to help her deal with any emergencies involving children. She helps children to understand how to keep themselves safe. For example, in the garden, she reminds children to walk on the area that has been cleared from snow so they do not slip.

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should:

15 December 2022 n further develop the curriculum, to help maximize children's learning.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY384277 Local authority Croydon Inspection number 10235263 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 5 Date of previous inspection 17 January 2017

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2008. She lives in Coulsdon, in the London Borough of Croydon. The childminder is available Monday to Friday, from 7.30am until 6pm, each weekday, all year round.

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Inspection activities

n The inspector discussed any continued impact of the COVID-19 pandemic with the childminder and has taken that into account in their evaluation of the provider. n The childminder spoke to the inspector about children's learning and development. n The inspector and the childminder evaluated an activity together. n The inspector observed the quality of education being provided and assessed the impact that this has on children's learning. n Parents shared their views of the childminder in writing. n Children talked to the inspector about what they like playing with and enjoy at the childminder's house. n The childminder provided the inspector with a sample of key documentation on request.

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Inspection activities

15 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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Inspection activities

15 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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