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 are happy as they arrive. They pleasantly greet the childminder and their peers. New children who are settling in know the other children and the childminder well. They cheerfully interact with the other children and put their arms out to the childminder to be picked up. Children are content in the company of the childminder and their peers. They form positive relationships.

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The provision is good

Children explore the safe environment with confidence and make choices about what to play with. For example, older children play with dinosaurs. Children begin to learn how to look after their health and manage their personal care needs. For instance, they wash their hands before making cheese and cucumber sandwiches for lunch. Children are independent. They develop good skills for the future and starting school.

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The provision is good

Children's speaking skills are supported well. They enjoy playing with dry spaghetti and couscous, and excitedly talk about the sound of the items. Older children develops strong finger muscles, as they turn the lid of jars to open and close them. They practise skills such as measuring and learn different vocabularies, such as 'full', 'half', 'biggest' and 'small'. These activities effectively support children to develop the foundation of mathematics. The childminder praises children's efforts and gives gentle reminders to share and to be kind.

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need to do better?

n The childminder know what children can do and need to learn next. She gathers information from parents, along with her own observations and assessments, such as the two-year-old progress check. The childminder tailors the curriculum to provide experiences that support children's individual progress. n Although the childminder builds on what children know and can do, on occasions, older children become over-excited and lose their focus and concentration quickly during their play. This affects their ability to maintain their engagement and learning. n Children's communication and language skills are supported well. They develop a love of reading and enjoy stories as they play. They also join in with songs. Children who are learning English as additional language are supported well. They frequently use their home language, which is supported by the childminder. n Older children recognise their name in the environment and sound out some of

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need to do better?

the letters they identify. This supports their reading skills and preparation for future education in school. n On some occasions, children do not listen as well as possible. Strategies to encourage them to listen are not always effective. For example, children do not

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need to do better?

26 January 2023 listen to simple rules and instructions, in particular during changes between activities. This has a negative impact on their behaviour and learning. n Parents highly praise the childminder. They are happy with the quality of care provided for their children. Parents report that their children are always happy to attend the childminder's house and their children are making good progress. n The childminder teaches children about people and cultures which are different from their own. For instance, children learn what foods are eaten during Chinese New Year events. The childminder helps them to understand about each other's similarities and differences. Children are polite and respect each other. n Older children are given opportunities to solve problems for themselves and develop their independence. For example, they learn to put on their shoes and coat, and attempt to work out how to do up the zip.

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need to do better?

n The childminder promotes children's good health and well-being effectively. Children are provided with healthy meals and snacks. They have regular exercise in the garden, the local playgrounds, and other places of interest. Children learn skills such as balancing and how to kick a ball. They learn about good oral health, while babies have regular opportunities to sleep. n The childminder evaluates her practice and provision well. She keeps up to date with legal requirements in a variety of ways. For example, the childminder undertakes online training courses and keeps in regular contact with her local authority for information and training opportunities, which benefits children's learning.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder understands her responsibilities to keep children safe. She describes a wide range of indicators, which could suggest children are at risk of harm. She knows the correct channels to use to report any concerns about a child's welfare. The childminder keeps meticulous attendance records and supervises children effectively. She teaches children how to keep themselves safe during all their outings and adventures. The childminder ensures that any visitors are arranged for after her working hours. The childminder attends training and reads updates from her local authority to help keep her knowledge of safeguarding children up to date.

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should:

n improve strategies to help encourage children to listen and understand simple rules and boundaries, to support their behaviour even more effectively n review how children are supported to engage, focus and concentrate, to further extend their learning.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 2599377 Local authority Croydon Inspection number 10263406 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 Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2020 and lives in South Norwood, in the London Borough of Croydon. She operates Monday to Thursday from 7.30am until 6pm all year round. The childminder has a level 6 childcare qualification.

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Inspection activities

n This was the first inspection the childminder received since the COVID-19 pandemic began, and the inspector has taken this into account in their evaluation of the setting. n The childminder explained to the inspector how she ensures the premises are safe and suitable for children. n The childminder spoke to the inspector about her intentions for children's learning and development. n The inspector observed interactions between the childminder and children, and evaluated the impact this has on children's learning. n Parents shared their views of the setting with the inspector. n The inspector and the childminder discussed the activities for the children and the impact on their learning. n The inspector sampled a range of documentations on requested, including the childminder's first-aid qualification and the Disclosure and Barring Service checks for all adults living and working on the premises.

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Inspection activities

26 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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26 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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