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 actively promotes parent partnerships because she understands how they benefit children's care and education. As a result, she quickly identifies and meets children's needs. This is evident in how children play and behave. For example, children, including those who recently joined the setting, show confidence in their interactions. Children are happy and emotionally secure. They learn to share and take turns. The childminder supervises children well to protect their safety and well-being. This has a positive impact on children's personal development.

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The provision is good

The childminder designs a rich curriculum that focuses strongly on children's language and literacy development. She achieves this in various ways such as reading storybooks to children as part of the daily routine. Children gather around the childminder, sitting closely and listening attentively. They hear new and familiar words, which enrich their vocabularies. The childminder uses these opportunities effectively to promote other areas of learning. For instance, she encourages children to identify and look for shapes in the environment. Children enjoy these activities, which help to promote their early mathematical skills. The childminder plays with children outdoors, enhancing their enjoyment. Children practise balancing and running, demonstrating their strong physical skills.

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need to do better?

n Parents are extremely pleased with the high-quality service they and their children receive. They appreciate the childminder's dedication and effort in taking care of their children and promoting their independence skills. Children are well prepared for the next stage of their education and beyond. n The childminder continues to prioritise her professional development. She has joined a training programme to enhance her knowledge and skills. For example, the childminder has learned new ways to incorporate mathematics into children's play and activities. This has increased children's awareness of numbers and shapes around them, supporting their mathematical development. n The childminder teaches children to be kind and respectful. She uses play opportunities to explain children's behaviour and its impact on others. Children learn to understand each other's feelings and emotions. They show care and affection, for example, by giving each other spontaneous hugs. Children's

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behaviour is good. n Children learn about the importance of a healthy lifestyle. They have plenty of opportunities to get fresh air and exercise. Additionally, children learn about the importance of keeping hydrated throughout the day. These practices help to maintain children's good health. n The childminder works hard to help children who speak English as an additional

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need to do better?

23 September 2024 language and receive funding to make sustained and rapid progress. This is particularly evident in children's language development, as they repeat and use English words in the correct context. However, the childminder does not always consider how to use her precise observations and assessments of children's learning to plan activities. While children are generally motivated to play, this limits the childminder's ability to fully engage them. n Children have close relationships with the childminder. They thrive on praise for their efforts, such as when completing a jigsaw puzzle. Children smile and clap their hands to show they are pleased with themselves. n The childminder's rich curriculum includes regular nature walks for children in her care. During these walks, she encourages children to use their senses by observing minibeasts and smelling different flowers. Through these sensory

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experiences, children gain a good understanding of nature and their surroundings. n The childminder encourages children to explore a wide range of resources. However, she sometimes forgets to encourage children to tidy away the resources, which leads to clutter in the main play area. This does not help to reinforce the childminder's otherwise high expectations and children to explore more freely. n The childminder's self-evaluation process is evident. For instance, during the COVID-19 pandemic, she reflected on her interactions with parents and the time spent with children. This reflection resulted in an increased enjoyment in her work as a childminder, which benefits children and their families well.

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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 review how to use observations and assessments effectively to plan more engaging activities for all children n support children to explore resources more freely, such as by reinforcing tidy-up routines, particularly indoors.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 124592 Local authority Croydon Inspection number 10355198 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 21 November 2018

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 1996 and lives in the London Borough of Croydon. She works on weekdays, except for Wednesday, from 8am to 5pm, all year round. The childminder holds a relevant early years qualification at level 3. She provides government-funded places for children aged between nine months and three years.

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Inspection activities

n The childminder explained to the inspector how she organises her setting and the curriculum on offer. She evaluated a planned activity with the inspector and assessed its impact on children's education. n The inspector observed the quality of education during indoor and outdoor play. She engaged with children at appropriate times during the inspection. n The childminder discussed with the inspector how she looks after and safeguards children in her care. n The inspector considered written testimonials from parents and checked relevant documentation, such as the childminder's suitability records and training certificates.

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Inspection activities

23 September 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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