Hanekom, Nadia

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 and feel safe with the childminder. This is because the childminder shows children kindness and treats them with utmost respect. Children have warm and trusting relationships with the childminder. This is evident, for example, when children snuggle up to her as they share books together. They get plenty of cuddles and reassurance, which support their emotional well-being effectively. The childminder noticed that following the COVID-19 restrictions, some children were not as socially confident. She organises outings to local groups to allow children to communicate and interact with others. This has had a positive impact on children's personal development.

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The provision is good

The childminder teaches children about rules and boundaries well. Consequently, children's behaviour is good. They are learning to share and take turns. The childminder has high expectations for children's learning. She encourages children to do as many tasks as possible for themselves, which promote their independence skills effectively. For example, they choose which plate and cup they want for snack time. Children develop healthy appetites and enjoy well-balanced meals, supporting their growth and development. The childminder obtains key words in children's home languages to help affirm their cultural identity. As a result, children develop a positive sense of themselves and others.

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need to do better?

n The childminder is passionate about maintaining high standards of education and care. She completes rigorous evaluations of the provision to help identify and make positive improvements. For example, since the last inspection, she has changed the way she stores books to increase children's access to them. This has developed children's love of reading further. The childminder has identified that she needs to gain further knowledge of how to support children with special educational needs and/or disabilities, should an opportunity arise. n The childminder observes and monitors children's learning well. She plans activities that build on their interests. For example, she has identified that some children are keen to learn about animals and sets up a stimulating activity. However, the intent for some planned activities is not always precise or well defined. n The childminder's curriculum provides a strong focus on helping children to

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develop their language skills. She reads stories and sings songs with the children as part of the daily routine. During a messy play activity, the childminder introduces children to new words, such as 'crumbly, dry' and 'brittle'. This helps children to widen their vocabulary. Children make strong progress across the seven areas of learning, including in their communication and language development.

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need to do better?

26 September 2023 n Children show good levels of concentration. For example, they focus well while threading small objects onto a stick, such as cereal and pasta. In another activity, children peel stickers carefully and make precise marks with pens. They have plenty of activities that keep them motivated to play and learn. n The childminder models good manners and teaches children to say please and thank you. She praises children often, which helps to boost their self-esteem and confidence. n The childminder promotes children's good health effectively. For example, she ensures that children wash their hands before handling food. Children have access to the outdoor space for fresh air and to exercise. However, on some occasions, the childminder does not offer children as many outdoor opportunities to support their learning as effectively as possible. n The childminder completes training to promote her continuous professional

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development. She has gained new knowledge of how to support children, who speak English as an additional language, more effectively. For example, the childminder uses lots of repetitions of words, rhymes and stories. This has increased children's confidence in speaking and listening. n Partnerships with parents are strong. The childminder implements highly successful strategies to involve parents in their children's learning in the setting and at home. Parents agree that the childminder keeps them up to date with their children's progress. They are complimentary about the childminder, who they find very caring and nurturing.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder can identify if a child is at risk of harm, including indicators of extremist views or behaviour. She knows how to report concerns about a child's welfare. The childminder completes risk assessments to identify potential dangers to children, such as poisonous mushrooms in the garden. The childminder is vigilant in her supervision of children. She teaches children how to behave well to help keep themselves safe. For example, the childminder reminds children to walk slowly when exploring the spacious indoor environment. When on an outing, she tells them to take extra care around dogs to prevent any incident.

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should:

n sharpen the curriculum intent for planned activities to ensure that this is more precise and well defined to extend children's learning n develop the outdoor curriculum further to widen children's learning experiences when playing in the natural environment.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY493057 Local authority Croydon Inspection number 10308504 Type of provision Childminder

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Registers

Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register Day care type Childminder

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inspection

Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 3 Date of previous inspection 7 March 2018

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2015 and lives in the London Borough of Croydon. She works all year round from 7.45am to 5.15pm, Monday to Friday. The childminder holds a 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 childminder and has taken that into account in their evaluation of the setting. n The childminder showed the inspector around the setting and explained how she implements the early years curriculum to support children's learning. She carried out a joint observation of a planned activity with the inspector. n The inspector observed the quality of education, inside and outside, and assessed the impact on children's learning. n The inspector spoke to parents and read written feedback from them, which she took into account. n The inspector engaged with the children at appropriate times during the inspection. She checked the relevant documentation, such as the childminder's suitability checks and training certificates.

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Inspection activities

26 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

26 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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