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, settled and comfortable in the childminder's care. They have a secure and warm bond with the childminder and their peers. Children are competent and independent. They confidently choose resources to play with. Children experience a broad curriculum that helps them to develop their social skills. For example, they visit parks, playgroups and the local library with the childminder. Children enjoy these visits, where they learn about the local area and people around them.

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The provision is good

Children behave very well. The childminder uses regular praise to build children's self-esteem. This has a positive impact on their play and social interaction. Young children understand and follow simple instructions very well. They join in fun activities, such as mark making and ball games. The children develop their finger muscles and coordination well to grip the mark-making tools as they create different marks on paper. Children are curious. For example, they explore with the coloured crayons and pens and are excited by the outcome. Young children enjoy looking at and sharing books with the childminder. They join in with babbles and point to the pictures. The childminder responds with words to their actions and babbles to help them understand and support their speaking skills.

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need to do better?

n The childminder is committed to caring for children. She has a sound knowledge of each child's likes and dislikes and what they can do and need to learn next. She uses her knowledge effectively to provide a curriculum that caters for children's interests and supports their learning. The childminder accurately identifies children's next steps in learning and shares ideas and activities with parents to extend their child's learning at home. As a result, children make good progress. n Children's communication and language are promoted well. The childminder adapts the language she uses so it is appropriate for each child's level of understanding. She repeats children's words in full sentences and adds words to their actions and babbles. At times, she also uses body language, such as pointing as she speaks, to help increase children's understanding. n Children are supported to be inquisitive learners. The childminder provides

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activities that match well to the children's interests. However, at times, some children move quickly from one activity to the next, which impacts their ability to concentrate and engage for long periods. For example, younger children will stop abruptly what they are doing and move on to something else. n Children are confident and behave well. The childminder uses a range of positive strategies to support their positive behaviour and encourages them to share and take turns. She acknowledges children's efforts, achievements and good

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9 May 2023 listening with praise, which helps enhance their self-esteem. n The childminder promotes children's health and healthy lifestyle well. For example, children have lots of opportunities to be physically active, both indoors and outdoors. They follow good hygiene routines, such as washing their hands before eating. The childminder provides children with nutritious snacks, such as fresh fruits and freshly cooked meals. She effectively supports children's dietary needs. n The childminder encourages children to be polite and respectful. They are provided with learning opportunities to develop an awareness of different cultures and traditions to help them learn and understand about similarities and differences between themselves and others. n The childminder is committed to improving her knowledge and skills. She has completed training and webinars, which helps her to evaluate and improve her practice and the service that she provides for children. For example, she intends

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to develop her garden to enhance children's learning. n Parents speak very highly of the childminder. They say they receive up-to-date information about their child's learning and progress. Parents say their children are happy and developing well. The childminder effectively cares for their children. Parents are given support on how they can further help their child at home. The childminder provides children with a firm foundation on which to build their future learning and skills.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder undertakes regular safeguarding training to keep her knowledge up to date. She has a secure understanding of her policies and procedures to keep children safe. The childminder has a good understanding of the signs which could indicate a child may be at risk of harm or abuse. She demonstrates a confident knowledge of the reporting procedure she will follow if she has any concerns about a child's welfare. The childminder provides a safe and secure environment for children to play. She ensures regular fire drills are completed to help children understand what to do in the event of an emergency. She completes thorough risk assessments, which helps her to identify any potential hazards to children's safety, and always supervises children closely.

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should:

n develop further knowledge and skills to support children to build on their concentration and engagement to extend their learning even more.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY490183 Local authority Croydon Inspection number 10285858 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 20 October 2017

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2015 and lives in South Norwood, in the London Borough of Croydon. She operates Monday to Thursday from 8am to 5pm, all year round. The childminder provides funded early education for two-, three- and four- year-old children.

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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 their evaluation of the childminder. n The childminder spoke to the inspector about their intentions for children's learning. n The inspector observed the quality of education provided and assessed the impact that this has on children's learning. n Parents shared their views of the setting in writing, which the inspector considered. n The childminder provided the inspector with a sample of key documentation on request, including a paediatric first-aid certificate and public liability insurance. n The inspector spoke to the children during the inspection. n The inspector spoke to the childminder at appropriate times during the inspection and clarified their understanding of the safeguarding policy and

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Inspection activities

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

9 May 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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