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 Met

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The provision is good

Children have fun and enjoy their time with the childminder. They confidently explore the warm, safe and welcoming home-from-home environment. Children settle quickly and form strong attachments to the childminder. They access a varied curriculum, which focuses on their individual needs and interests. This encourages children to quickly become engaged and want to complete the task at hand. Children enjoy being creative during their music sessions. They enthusiastically shake hand bells to create a range of melodies as they march around the room to music. Younger children show a good knowledge of their body as they point to the appropriate parts while dancing along to 'Head, shoulders, knees and toes'.

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The provision is good

Children have daily opportunities to access fresh air and exercise. They enjoy being out in the well-equipped garden. Younger children develop their hand-to-eye coordination as they attempt to hit rolling balls with their bat. They regularly explore their local community, including going on walks and visiting the library and parks. Children have good opportunities to observe and learn about the natural environment and world around them. The childminder has high expectations for children's behaviour. Children's behaviour is good. They listen attentively and follow instructions well.

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need to do better?

n The childminder supports the development of younger children's social skills by regularly meeting up with other local childminders, who care for children of similar ages. This supports the children to form new friendships and make valuable connections with others. n Children regularly enjoy looking at books with the childminder. She captures their attention with skill, bringing stories to life by using various tones. The childminder eagerly talks to children about what they can see on the pages. She involves the children by asking them to name and point to certain images on the page. The childminder supports children with suspected delays in communication and language and those who speak English as an additional language effectively. n Children make good progress in relation to their starting points. The childminder works closely with parents to find out about their children's routines, interests and abilities before they start. Once children settle, she monitors their

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development carefully and checks they are making good progress. She supports children who have emerging gaps in their development. She plans challenging and meaningful activities linked to children's interests and learning styles. This has a positive impact on developing children's knowledge and skills across all areas of learning. n Young children with an interest in the alphabet have good access to magnetic

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20 April 2023 letters. They have great fun as they select letters to put on the magnetic board. They identify letters with ease and associated words linked to the letter, saying, for example, 'Z is for zebra.' This demonstrates a good foundation for their emerging early reading skills. n The childminder supports children to develop the skills they need for the future. However, she does not provide them with sufficient opportunities to manage their own needs at mealtimes. n Children's understanding of mathematical concepts are fostered well. From a young age, they are encouraged to develop an interest in puzzles. They use their problem-solving skills and test ideas, developing their memory of what goes where. The childminder encourages this further by counting with the children and developing their knowledge of shapes. n Young children concentrate and persevere well with activities. They receive lots of verbal praise and high fives as encouragement from the childminder. This

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helps to promote children's motivation and self-esteem. n Partnerships with parents are strong. The childminder works collaboratively with parents to support their children's development and learning, both at the setting and at home. For example, she carries out home visits, has daily discussions and uses online messaging applications. Parent are complimentary about the childminder and the service she provides. n The childminder attends all mandatory training, as required. However, she does not regularly reflect on her practice and identify areas for development. She does not use continuous professional development opportunities to enhance her teaching practice even further, to benefit the children.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder has a good knowledge and understanding of her role and responsibility to safeguard children's welfare. Effective risk assessments enable her to recognise and remove any possible risk to children. The childminder implements effective procedures to ensure checks are carried out on all adults living on the premises. She has a sound understanding of the various types of abuse children might be at risk of, such as neglect and grooming. She knows what to do to report any concerns she may have about children's welfare. The childminder ensures that her knowledge is always up to date by completing training.

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should:

n provide children with more opportunities to be independent at mealtimes n target professional development more effectively to continue to elevate teaching practice to an even higher level.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY409211 Local authority Croydon Inspection number 10280661 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 5 September 2017

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2010. She lives in Thornton Heath, in the London Borough of Croydon. She cares for children from 7.30am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, all year round, except for family holidays. The childminder holds a relevant childcare qualification at level 3.

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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 that into account in their evaluation of the provider. 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 evaluate the quality of education. n The childminder and the inspector completed a joint observation. n The inspector took account of parents' written feedback as part of the inspection process. 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

20 April 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

20 April 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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