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 happy and content. The childminder provides a safe and secure environment for them. Warm relationships develop and the childminder is sensitive to children's needs. They are confident to request their wants and express themselves. An ambitious curriculum, overall, is planned by the childminder. Children experience a wide range of activities. They are eager to engage and spend extended periods of time exploring. For example, children investigate loose parts. They pile fabric flowers and log slices to create a garden. Children join in a 'What's in the box' game and curiously wait in anticipation to see what will be revealed.

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The provision is good

Children benefit from experiences such as trips to stay-and-play sessions, local parks and to the farm. These experiences enhance children's learning, as the childminder plans them around what they need to learn next. The childminder regularly implements physical exercise. For instance, children follow actions to nursery rhymes that are playing in the background. They frequently enjoy yoga sessions.

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The provision is good

Children are encouraged to become independent. They instinctively wash their hands when using the bathroom and before eating. The childminder provides a child's safety knife so children can prepare strawberries for their snack. This supports their risk taking and fine motor skills.

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need to do better?

n The childminder is extremely passionate about the setting. Assessments are used to monitor each child's development. Children benefit from exciting activities that capture their imagination. For example, children investigate an Arctic small world. The childminder supports children to stack and count ice cubes and gather penguins into families. However, the childminder does not use these planned activities to extend learning further. For example, opportunities are missed to discuss why penguins huddle together or to relate ice to the current cold weather. n Children display positive behaviour. They follow boundaries and know the expectations. For example, children automatically begin to tidy away when the childminder says it is lunchtime. The childminder knows children well and is automatically aware of changes in their demeanour and offers reassurance. This supports children in developing trusting relationships with the childminder.

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Children are consistently praised for their good behaviour. This helps them to develop positive attitudes and outcomes. n There is a strong focus on developing children's speech. The childminder speaks clearly and narrates the children's play. Children repeat words they hear. For example, the childminder comments on a pull back and go bus, saying

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25 January 2023 'backwards' and 'forwards'. The children then use these words as they move the bus. This supports children's language development and understanding. Nursery rhymes are softly played in the background. The childminder enthusiastically sings along and the children join in. n Children develop a love for books. The childminder animates her voice through the story. This captures the children and keeps them focused. Books are rotated so they link in with learning. For example, there are various books on colour to support younger children. A book about a new baby is brought in to support understanding of a sibling's new arrival. Children learn to care for books. They carefully turn pages and place them gently in the box. n The childminder develops excellent partnerships with parents. They praise the efforts made to settle children and the relationships they form with the childminder. Parents are particularly complimentary about mealtimes. They feel

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reassured that children's nutrition and dietary requirements are paramount. Parents appreciate daily diaries and the sharing of children's learning. The childminder supports children's self-care skills. For example, she implements a requested potty training method suggested by parents. n The childminder introduces children to the world around them. They celebrate diversity through a calendar of celebrations and festivals. This prepares children for life in modern Britain. Children are introduced to different cuisines. For example, they enjoy Hungarian breadsticks at snack time. n The setting is safe and secure. Children have access to a learning cabin in the garden. Daily risk assessments are conducted by the childminder. Outings are planned and on arrival the childminder surveys the area for safety. n Children have access to a wide variety of technology. Older children use handheld consoles to play educational games and younger children take photos

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need to do better?

with a digital camera. The childminder talks with the children about e-safety and shares her knowledge on keeping children safe online with parents.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder has a good understanding of safeguarding. She knows the signs and symptoms to be aware of and the procedures to follow should she have concerns for the welfare of a child or actions of an adult. Robust procedures are in place to vet visitors and keep a record of their visit. The childminder makes a note of existing injuries and shares details of accidents with parents. Regular risk assessments are conducted to ensure the setting and outings are safe. A record of suitability checks is held for adults who live and work on the premises.

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should:

25 January 2023 n make better use of opportunities when children are engaged in learning to extend their achievements to a higher level.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 124534 Local authority Croydon Inspection number 10263809 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 7 Date of previous inspection 12 May 2017

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 1999. She lives in Croydon, in the London Borough of Croydon. The childminder holds a relevant qualification in childcare at level 3. She works all year round, from 7.30am to 5pm Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays.

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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 childminder. n The inspector spent time with the childminder and they completed a learning walk to find out more about the setting and the curriculum. n The inspector gathered parents' views and took these into account n The inspector spent time observing interactions between the childminder and children and the quality of education and considered the impact. n The inspector looked at documents such as paediatric first-aid qualifications and the evidence of suitability for those living and working on the premises.

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Inspection activities

25 January 2023 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

25 January 2023 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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