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

The childminder has a strong rapport with the children. She understands their needs, which are attended to very well. For example, the childminder changes her plans to effectively support the children. She ensures the children have a warm, caring and nurturing environment, where they feel comfortable. Children interact very well with the childminder, which effectively supports them to feel safe and secure. They have built a close and secure relationship with the childminder which supports them to be confident. Children show they feel safe in the childminder's home. They explore the resources and show confidence to communicate their preferences. The childminder is a good role model for children. She consistently models good manners and maintains clear boundaries and expectations. Children's behaviour is good, and they have positive levels of self-esteem. The childminder helps children to make good progress in all areas of their learning. She follows their

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The provision is good

lead and teaches them new skills as they play.

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The provision is good

The curriculum provided is ambitious. Children have a range of opportunities to practise their counting. For example, children are encouraged to identify and count fruits. The childminder asks lots of questions to help them understand 'more' and 'less'. Children are given time to respond. They are exposed to a range of experiences both in the community and further away. These support the children to develop existing skills that help them to build secure foundations for the future. For example, they regularly attend activities in the local community where they meet other children. These help the children to build confidence in new situations.

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need to do better?

n The curriculum provided promotes children's communication and language skills well. Older children have lengthy conversations with the childminder which effectively support their understanding. Younger children listen well and respond appropriately, which demonstrates good understanding. Children speak fluently and interact very well with the childminder. n The childminder reflects on the needs of the children and adapts the curriculum well to support the children. However, at times, the childminder's implementation does not fully support children's engagement and focus to enhance their learning, for example at story time. n Children are happy and settled, forming strong bonds with the caring childminder. They excitedly invite the childminder to join in their play, promoting their positive relationship. n The childminder helps children to understand the routine well, such as by explaining what is happening now and what will happen next, helping children

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need to do better?

feel secure. Children understand behavioural expectations. For example, they know to sit when they are eating and to help tidy up, which also helps children

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need to do better?

9 April 2024 to understand about keeping themselves safe. n The childminder encourages the children to be kind and helpful to each other. For example, older children help the younger ones to find the right story props. Children are encouraged to be respectful, which the childminder models well, such as by saying 'please' and 'thank you'. n Children are independent. For example, they choose what they want to play with, make their own fruit kebabs and feed themselves with a fork. However, this is not consistently promoted to enhance their self-care skills. For example, the childminder does not allow children the opportunity to have a go at wiping their own nose. n The childminder provides a safe and secure environment. She uses her risk assessments well to ensure that children remain safe, both in her home and when they are on outings. She implements her policies and procedures successfully. For example, she ensures the weather is safe to venture outside.

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n Children benefit from healthy snacks, such as fresh fruit and freshly cooked meals. They learn how to brush their teeth and why this is important. Children have opportunities to exercise and develop their good physical skills. Although the childminder encourages children to wash their hands, she does not ensure they all have fresh water in the bowl. This does not fully enhance healthy habits. n The childminder is committed to making continual improvements for children and regularly reflects on her practice. She frequently attends training and networks with other childminders. This helps her to share and gather ideas for good practice. n Parents speak highly of the childminder and say they would recommend her to others. They say, 'We are grateful for the new and exciting experiences provided.' Parents are completely reassured that their children are safe and always looked after, including on excursions.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

There is an open and positive culture around safeguarding that puts children's interests first.

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should:

n provide further support for children who find it more difficult to focus and engage, to extend their concentration and enhance their learning n provide consistency in encouraging children's self-care skills to further enhance their independence n review the system that is in place for handwashing, to enhance children's understanding of healthy habits.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY492702 Local authority Croydon Inspection number 10335118 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 3 Date of previous inspection 5 June 2018

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2015. She lives in South Norwood in the London Borough of Croydon. The childminder operates from 8am to 6pm Monday to Thursday, all year round. She provides funded early education for two-, three- and four-year-old children. The childminder also offers overnight care.

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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 her evaluation of the setting. n The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities indoors and assessed the impact this has on children's learning. n The childminder completed a learning walk of the areas of the home used for childminding and explained the curriculum for children. n The inspector discussed activities the children participate in with the childminder. n The childminder provided relevant documentation on request. n The childminder provided written feedback from parents for the inspection, which the inspector considered.

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Inspection activities

9 April 2024 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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9 April 2024 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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