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 safe, happy and comfortable in the childminder's welcoming home. They develop caring, meaningful bonds with the childminder. This helps children to settle well and build relationships with their friends. Children enjoy being outdoors and relish taking part in races. This helps to develop their physical skills and agility, as they manoeuvre their arms and legs. Children play independently at their chosen activity for long periods. For example, babies crawl around the floor and have good opportunities to explore a variety of sensory resources. They are mesmerised by the sounds they create with the shaker filled with rice.

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The provision is good

Children's behaviour is good. They receive regular praise and reassurance, which helps to support their confidence and self-esteem. Children of all ages enjoy taking part in creative activities. They use a wide range of paintbrushes, sponges and their hands to create shapes and patterns with the paint. Children's knowledge of colour is fostered as the childminder talks to them about the colours they are using. The childminder helps children to develop a love of books. For instance, the current story of the month 'Oh Dear' encourages older children to recall familiar words. They continue to recite familiar phrases from the book as they engage in play.

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need to do better?

n The childminder encourages children's growing vocabulary at daily story and circle times. Those with delayed speech are encouraged in a gentle way to share and find their voice. This supports them to become confident, skilful communicators. n The childminder effectively helps prepare children for their eventual move to school. They gain a good knowledge of early mathematical concepts. For instance, children learn about volume and capacity as they engage in sand play. They access spades, containers and moulds and pour and measure sand into their containers, establishing a basic understanding of measuring. Older children confidently identify the numbers one to 10 on posters and identify shapes with ease. n Children have access to a well-thought-out curriculum. The childminder knows what she wants the children to learn. She uses a good balance of adult-led and child-initiated activities to captivate children's interests.

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n The older children are caring and compassionate of the younger children. They share resources and consider the needs of others. For example, older children retrieve toys for the babies without prompting from an adult. n Children take part in a good range of play opportunities that foster their creativity and imagination. For instance, artwork created by children related to the books they have read and festivals they have celebrated is displayed

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need to do better?

27 February 2023 throughout the setting. This helps provide children with a sense of belonging and achievement. n Children independently manage their own personal care needs, such as washing their hands before mealtimes. However, they have limited opportunities to be independent and do other things for themselves, such as putting on their coats and shoes for garden play. n The childminder provides ample opportunities for children to gain an understanding of the world. They learn about different cultures and religions. For instance, during Chinese New Year children painted rabbits. Children learn about animals and their habitats as they visit 'Crystal Palace Farm'. n The childminder uses information from her observations of children to plan a range of fun, meaningful learning experiences. She keeps children's families well informed about children's progress, for instance, through daily discussions and online systems. This helps to promote consistency in children's learning and

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need to do better?

creates positive outcomes for children. n The childminder evaluates the day's activities. She actively seeks the views of the parents to support her in evaluating her service. Parents are very complimentary about the quality of the meals, activities and the services the childminder provides. n The childminder successfully vets and monitors the suitability and effectiveness of her assistant to ensure that they are safe and suitable to work with children. n The childminder has not fully considered the benefit of improving her knowledge and skills in play and learning, in order to support her to enrich aspects of her practice to an even higher level.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder has a secure understanding of child protection. She regularly attends training to keep her knowledge up to date. The childminder is aware of issues that may compromise children's welfare, such as the effects of neglect and exposure to radicalisation. She works closely with other professionals to help keep children safe and knows where to seek safeguarding advice and support. The childminder carries out daily checks to the premises and equipment, making sure children are cared for in a safe and secure environment.

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should:

n provide more opportunities for children, especially those who are older, to be more independent during mealtimes and self-care routines n improve the use of self-reflection to identify a more targeted plan for professional development, to raise the quality of play and teaching to an even

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Setting details

Unique reference number 2604902 Local authority Croydon Inspection number 10260193 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 12 Number of children on roll 8 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2020. She lives in Selhurst, in the London Borough of Croydon. The childminder cares for children on Monday to Friday, from 7.30am to 6pm, all year round. She works with a co-childminder and an assistant.

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Inspection activities

n This was the first inspection the childminder received since the COVID-19 pandemic began. The inspector discussed the impact of the pandemic with the childminder and has taken this into account in their evaluation of the childminder. n The childminder showed the inspector around the areas of her home used for childminding and explained how she organises the environment and the learning programmes for children. n The inspector observed a range of activities and interactions between the childminder and children, to help evaluate the quality of education. n The childminder and the inspector completed a joint observation together. n The childminder showed the inspector a range of documentation, including documents relating to the suitability of the adults living on the premises, insurance and registers.

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Inspection activities

27 February 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

27 February 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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