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 have strong, warm bonds with the childminder. She values each child and has high expectations of them. The childminder acts as a positive role model for behaviour and supports children to resolve any disagreements with each other. Children behave well. They are happy and confident in this caring environment. The childminder helps children to settle well and securely, for example by linking activities to their interests.

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The provision is good

The curriculum is broad and stimulating. Children learn suitable skills in preparation for school and make good progress. Children have good mathematical skills. For example, the childminder plays board games where children match numbers to each other and she sings number songs and rhymes to secure counting skills. Children develop good physical skills. For instance, they jump in and out of hoops and steer wheeled toys in the garden. The childminder takes children to the local park, where they practise a range of skills, such as climbing and running. Children learn about difference. For example, the childminder invites parents in to talk about their culture and teach children words of another language. The childminder reads stories about different faiths and cultures to children, such as Judaism.

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need to do better?

n The childminder helps children to learn how to share and take turns. For instance, she plays group games with children where they learn to take their turn. The childminder takes children to local playgroups, where she supports children to learn to share toys and resources with others. n Children develop good creative skills. The childminder provides children with a range of interesting activities, such as chalk drawing and model making using play dough. She provides musical instruments for children to explore different sounds. n The childminder helps children to gain understanding of different feelings. For instance, she asks children how they feel each day and uses visual resources, such as pictures of faces, to name different emotions. The childminder reads books to children about feelings to support their understanding further. n Children behave in safe ways. The childminder teaches children how to act

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safely when on outings and how to cross the road with caution. She teaches children how to use the stairs safely. n The childminder supports children's independence skills. For example, she teaches children how to take off their shoes and coats and how to put their lunch boxes away. n Children gain good communication, language and literacy skills. For example, the childminder shows children pictures of everyday objects and teaches them their names. She sings songs and rhymes and reads books to children to support their

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31 July 2023 language skills and vocabulary. n The childminder keeps parents informed of children's progress, for example by talking with them each day. She provides good ways for parents to support their children's learning at home, such as by giving books to parents to share with their children. n The childminder is committed to the development of her skills and knowledge. For instance, she meets with other childminders to share ideas for good practice and reads a range of early years articles. n Children have good awareness of oral hygiene. For example, the childminder uses pretend play to teach children how to brush their teeth properly. She reads stories to children about how they can keep their teeth and gums healthy. n The childminder considers all aspects of her practice and identifies ways to improve. For example, she plans to attend a course on supporting children with special educational needs and/or disabilities to promote best outcomes for

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children. n Overall, the childminder helps children to gain understanding of the world, for instance by pointing out birds and insects when in the garden. However, this area has not been fully developed, particularly in relation to changes in nature, such as how things grow. n The childminder provides children with healthy snacks and fresh drinking water and children bring their own nutritious packed lunches. However, the childminder does not help children to gain understanding of the value of eating well.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder keeps her home, toys and resources safe and clean for children's use. She checks all areas each day to reduce the risk of hazards. The childminder has good safeguarding knowledge. She knows the signs and symptoms to be alert to that might indicate that a child is at risk of abuse. The childminder is aware of procedures to follow to report her concerns to protect children from harm. She keeps her safeguarding knowledge up to date by attending regular training.

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should:

n strengthen children's understanding of the world further, particularly in relation to changes in nature, such as how things grow n develop children's understanding of the value of eating well.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY495937 Local authority Croydon Inspection number 10301197 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 6 Date of previous inspection 22 January 2018

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2016. She lives in Thornton Heath in the London Borough of Croydon. The childminder provides care for children from Monday to Friday from 8am to 6pm, all year round except for family and public bank holidays.

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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 inspector observed an activity and evaluated this with the childminder. n During the inspection, the inspector spoke to the childminder and children at appropriate times during the inspection. n The childminder talked to the inspector about how she organises her provision and her curriculum intent while the inspector viewed the premises. n The inspector viewed some documentation and held a discussion with the childminder. She read written feedback from the children's parents.

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Inspection activities

31 July 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

31 July 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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