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 Requires improvement

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The provision is good

Children settle well into the childminder's home, and she makes them feel comfortable. Warm, caring relationships are developed with both children and parents. Children select resources and begin to play and explore with their friends. They are offered a broad curriculum linked to what they already know and need to learn next. Generally, children maintain their concentration as the childminder constantly talks as she observes their play. They demonstrate curiosity as they explore their surroundings and discover toys and objects which interest them. Parents feel involved and support learning by continuing activities with children at home.

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The provision is good

Children enjoy time spent in the childminder's garden. The garden is used as an extension of her home. They also go regularly to the park, participating in listening walks to support their listening skills and developing their communication and language skills. They also enjoy exploring nature as they attend forest school sessions.

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The provision is good

The childminder supports children in developing positive behaviours and attitudes. She encourages children to share and take turns with each other. She models positive behaviours and praises children for helping each other. Children play well together. The childminder knows the children incredibly well, skilfully reassuring them with cuddles as they seek comfort.

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need to do better?

n The childminder is passionate about her role and committed to giving all children a positive start to their learning. She ensures that all mandatory training is regularly renewed to help her keep children safe and well. Children benefit from conscientious teaching from the childminder, based on knowledge that she has gained through recent training. However, she misses teachable moments to extend learning, during activities she has planned to extend children's learning further. This said, children make good progress in their learning. n Children make strong progress with their communication and language. The childminder is mindful to sing songs with them often, and she shares well- selected stories. She helps children recall and pronounce new words clearly. She works well with other professionals involved with the children and actively introduces strategies and activities to enhance their language development.

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need to do better?

n The childminder enjoys the time she has with children. She is committed to her role and is ambitious for all children. She values each child's uniqueness and nurtures their character. Children are confident and develop a positive sense of self. n The childminder interacts with children positively; she talks to them and asks

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need to do better?

5 September 2023 questions. Children are starting to use mathematics during their play. For example, children eagerly post pom-poms through the 'bigger' and 'shorter' tubes. The childminder counts with the children as they find all the yellow pom- poms. n The childminder helps children to develop good physical skills. For example, children learn to balance, climb and run, and have fun while being outside in the fresh air. They are eager to take part in a range of activities that the childminder plans, to help them to develop their hand-to-eye coordination and fine motor skills. For instance, they enjoy using tweezers to pick up objects to post. n The childminder interacts well with the children, and they are excited when she joins their play. However, at times, the childminder does not recognise when children lose interest and are no longer engaged in an activity. Therefore, children become distressed when they need to remain at an activity they no

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need to do better?

longer are interested in. n Children clearly enjoy their time with the childminder and show positive attitudes to learning. For instance, they are captivated by nursery rhymes and join in with familiar words and actions. Children enjoy looking at books with the childminder. They point to the pictures and are keen to discover new words and information, such as the names of animals and the sounds that they make. n Partnerships with parents are strong. They comment that the childminder offers a home-from-home setting. Parents discuss that she keeps them well informed about what their children are learning, and that they have seen big improvements in their children's development.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder has a secure understanding of how to protect children from harm. She is proactive in seeking out information and training to strengthen her knowledge of safeguarding. Therefore, she knows about a wide range of issues that may affect children's safety and welfare. The childminder can identify the signs of abuse and knows how to respond to concerns about a child. She understands the procedures to follow if there is an allegation made about herself or a member of her household. The childminder uses risk assessments effectively to maintain a safe and secure environment for children.

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should:

n review the curriculum planning, so that children benefit from challenge that extends their learning further n recognise when children are no longer interested in the activities on offer.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY347347 Local authority Croydon Inspection number 10266589 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 2 Date of previous inspection 14 November 2022

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2007. She lives in South Norwood in the London Borough of Croydon. She works with her daughter who is a co-childminder. She offers care from Monday to Friday, between 8.15am and 5.15pm, all year round, apart from the childminder's holidays. The childminder holds a relevant childcare qualification.

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Inspection activities

n The inspector discussed any continued impact of the COVID-19 pandemic with the childminder and has taken that into account in their evaluation of the setting. n The childminder showed the inspector the areas of her home she uses for childminding and explained her curriculum for children. n The inspector observed the learning experiences for children and had discussions with the childminder to help her evaluate the quality of education and the impact on children's learning. n The inspector spoke to parents on the telephone and took account of their feedback. n The childminder ensured that relevant documents were available for the inspector to view.

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Inspection activities

5 September 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

5 September 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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