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 continues to provide high-quality education and care for children. She has a warm and caring approach that helps children to feel safe and secure. During playtime, the childminder interacts effectively with children to support the development and use of their emerging language skills. Young children respond happily by babbling and smiling. They receive lots of praise and encouragement, which motivates them to play. The childminder is a positive role model and teaches children good manners by using polite words, such as please and thank you. She also emphasises the importance of good health by teaching children handwashing routines to minimise the spread of germs.

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The provision is good

The childminder maintains high expectations for children's learning. She teaches children to persevere during play, such as when learning to open and close toy containers. Additionally, she encourages children to do things for themselves to promote their independence skills. This has a positive effect, for example, as young children learn to hold their water bottles. The childminder organises a wide range of outings to enhance children's learning experiences. These outings include visits to playgroups, wilderness areas and parks, which help promote children's social skills. These opportunities also teach children to learn about their diverse surroundings.

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n The childminder's service makes parents very happy. Parents comment that their children are cared for in a 'safe and nurturing environment', which has a positive impact on their children's attitudes to learning. They find that the childminder is 'amazing' and keeps them well informed about their children's day and progress. n The childminder is dedicated to improving her knowledge and teaching skills. She is up to date with her understanding of child protection issues and the reporting procedures. Through training, the childminder has also gained a better understanding of how to support children's physical development. This has increased children's confidence in using their gross motor skills. n The childminder encourages children to behave well, taking into account their age and stage of development. She makes age-appropriate books accessible to older children, to help them learn the words needed to express their feelings and

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emotions. Younger children are beginning to use mirrors to learn about different facial expressions. n The childminder has strong relationships with children. This is evident as she cuddles and offers children soothing words. When the childminder sees that children try hard and succeed, she claps her hands to celebrate their efforts. Children respond positively to this affectionate approach. The childminder supports children's emotional well-being effectively.

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19 August 2024 n Children enjoy being physically active. For example, while playing outdoors, young children practise and test their early walking skills. They have fun looking at and popping bubbles in the garden. These opportunities enable children to practise their hand-eye coordination and balancing skills. n The childminder knows children's care routines very well. She is quick to respond when children appear tired or thirsty. This has a positive impact on children's health and helps them to feel secure in her care. n The childminder observes and monitors children's development closely. She identifies gaps in children's learning, including in their speech development. This promotes children's good progress from their starting points. However, there are times when the childminder's curriculum does not effectively build on what children already know and can do, which affects their engagement. n The childminder uses a wide range of vocabulary and counts while playing with

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children. She repeats words and numbers to help children develop their early language and mathematical skills. As a result, young children are beginning to copy familiar words and phrases. n The childminder reflects on her practice rigorously to improve outcomes for children. For example, following the last inspection, she re-evaluated the layout of the indoor environment to provide children with greater access to toys. This change has led to an increase in children's curiosity and exploration skills.

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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 plan and sequence activities focused on children's existing knowledge and abilities to ensure maximum engagement.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 124356 Local authority Croydon Inspection number 10355045 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 7 Date of previous inspection 15 November 2018

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 1997 and lives in the London Borough of Croydon. She offers her service from 7.30am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank and family holidays. The childminder holds an early years 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 her evaluation of the setting. n The childminder showed the inspector around the setting and explained her early years curriculum. n The childminder and inspector observed children's activities and assessed the impact on their learning and development. n The inspector spoke with parents on the telephone to seek their views on the quality of the provision, which were taken into account. n At appropriate times, the inspector held discussions with the childminder and interacted with children during the inspection. She reviewed a sample of documentation, such as the childminder's suitability checks and training records.

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Inspection activities

19 August 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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Inspection activities

19 August 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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