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 very happy and flourish in this nurturing setting. They thoroughly enjoy being together with their peers as they play and explore in the warm, welcoming environment. Children built close, trusting relationships with the childminder and their peers. They behave well, are respectful and learn how to be kind to others, take turns and play happily together.

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The provision is good

There is lots of laughter and children's happy chatter as they play and enjoy each other's company, as they splash about in water play, for example. The childminder is very mindful of children's individual needs and routines. Children feel safe and secure with her and confidently express their needs, such as asking for milk at lunchtime.

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The provision is good

The childminder knows the children well, which helps her to plan exciting opportunities that motivate them to learn. She follows the children's lead and successfully builds on what they already know and can do. For example, children show delight as they ride on toy tractors in the garden. They demonstrate curiosity and determination as they work out how to make the tractors roll down the slope and stop. They develop good physical skills and coordination.

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The provision is good

Children have regular opportunities to explore the natural world around them. They visit parks, farms and woods, which also gives them opportunities to meet with others. There is an emphasis on encouraging children's communication and language, physical and social skills.

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need to do better?

n The childminder has very strong partnerships with parents. Parents report that they are kept well informed about their children's progress and how they can further support them at home. For example, they have daily conversations that support consistency and continuity in their children's learning and development. Parents are very complimentary about the care their children receive. They say that children settle quickly and love their time with the childminder and their friends. n Children become confident communicators. The childminder interacts with children in a supportive and playful manner. She encourage conversations as they play and talk about what they see, such as a snail in the garden. The childminder introduces a range of vocabulary. However, occasionally, she does not use questions effectively to encourage children to think and express their views and ideas to help raise their learning even further.

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n Children develop a real love of books. They enjoy listening to a range of different stories together. The childminder writes children's initials and sounds

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need to do better?

21 June 2023 them out for children to hear. Children then repeat the childminder's actions, which supports their writing skills effectively. n The childminder supports children's mathematical knowledge well. For example, they sing number rhymes and enjoy counting together. Children are very excited as they identify and talk about numbers they find. They fill and empty containers with water, which supports their concept of capacity. Children learn about sinking and floating. For example, they push items to the bottom of the water and observe as they rise to the top. They make marks and proudly tell the childminder that they have 'made number two'. n The childminder is committed to caring for children and reflects on her practice, which helps her to evaluate what she does well and what she needs to improve. She attends all mandatory training and understands children's learning and development well. The childminder identifies professional development

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need to do better?

opportunities to raise the standard of teaching to an even higher level. n Overall, the childminder gently guides children to become independent. However, at times she does not use opportunities well to further enhance their skills. For example, she does not encourage them to have a go at dressing and undressing themselves and wiping their own noses. n Children demonstrate positive attitudes to learning, show persistence and concentration. For example, younger children keep trying as they learn how to use the climbing frame safely. They beam with pride when the childminder praises their achievements. n The childminder supports children to understand the importance of healthy lifestyles. She encourages them to develop good hygiene practices, such as washing their hands before mealtimes. She promotes physical exercise and prepares nutritious meals.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder has a sound knowledge of safeguarding. She understands her duty to keep children safe. She competently demonstrates her knowledge of the procedures she would follow to raise concerns in relation to children's welfare. She understands the steps to take to report allegations against herself or anyone else in her home. The childminder attends safeguarding training to ensure that her knowledge is up to date. She has a good understanding of other safeguarding issues, such as the signs and symptoms that would alert her that a child may be at risk of being radicalised. She completes risk assessments of her home and outings, maintaining a safe environment for children to play and learn.

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should:

21 June 2023 n use questions more skilfully to encourage children to think and express their ideas and views to promote their learning further n further support children to develop their self-care skills to enhance their independence to higher levels.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY491900 Local authority Croydon Inspection number 10295563 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 14 Date of previous inspection 15 December 2017

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2015. She lives in Coulsdon, in the London Borough of Croydon. She is available for work on Monday to Thursday, from 7am to 6.30pm, all year round.

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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 and the inspector discussed how the childminder organises her early years provision, including the aims and rationale for her curriculum. n The childminder spoke to the inspector about children's learning and development. n The inspector observed the quality of education being provided and assessed the impact on children's learning. n Parents shared their views of the setting with the inspector in writing, which were considered. n The childminder provided the inspector with a sample of key documentation on request. n Children spoke to the inspector during the inspection.

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Inspection activities

21 June 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

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