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

All children thrive in this setting. They are socially confident and independent learners. The childminder designs a curriculum that builds on children's existing knowledge and skills. She also fosters close relationships with children, which supports their emotional well-being effectively. Parents agree that the childminder makes their children 'feel loved and safe'. The childminder actively promotes the development of each child's uniqueness. For instance, she encourages children to speak their home languages within the setting. Children, including those who speak English as an additional language, feel valued and respected.

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The provision is good

The childminder sets high expectations for children's learning. She implements various strategies to support children's behaviour, including the use of an 'emotion dragon'. This helps children to manage their feelings and emotions. For example, children can cuddle the 'emotion dragon' for comfort, which helps them to feel calmer. Children play happily together, which is evident when they explore wooden toy bricks. They spend a significant amount of time concentrating on their creations and announce excitedly, 'Look at what I made'. The childminder provides plenty of praise and encouragement for children's efforts. Children demonstrate positive attitudes and enjoy their play.

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need to do better?

n The childminder is a highly experienced professional with a deep understanding of child development. She promotes positive behaviour in children and ensures that they are always polite. Children consistently use 'please' and 'thank you' when interacting with adults. They are also learning to share and cooperate with one another. n The childminder has a strong understanding of children and their families. She shares relevant information with parents, including detailed observations and assessments of each child's learning. Parents agree that their children make significant progress, particularly in their social and physical skills. They are very pleased with the childminder's efforts in supporting their children's development. However, the childminder has yet to establish partnerships with other childcare providers. This limits her ability to provide a more consistent approach to meeting children's care and learning needs.

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need to do better?

n The childminder teaches children about maintaining a healthy lifestyle. She practises good hygiene routines, such as regular handwashing. This helps children learn self-care and it promotes their physical health. This practice also reduces the spread of germs and cross-contamination. n Children love to engage in active play. They enjoy exploring different body movements, such as hopping and jumping. Older children proudly declare, 'I can stand on one leg'. They motivate the younger ones to try the same, creating

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need to do better?

29 October 2024 new challenges for them. n The childminder's curriculum is ambitious and well planned. She is very good at promoting children's understanding of numbers. Children learn to count and solve simple numerical problems. This enhances children's early mathematical skills in preparation for school. n Children are creative and imaginative learners. They often engage in role-play scenarios to express their understanding. The childminder joins in and supports children in acting as shopkeepers in an optician's office. This contributes to children's enjoyment during play. n The childminder continues to enhance her professional development. For example, she has increased her knowledge of how to support children with additional learning needs. This has had a positive impact on children's behaviour. Additionally, the childminder has learned how to use props effectively to enhance children's communication and language skills.

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need to do better?

n The childminder organises various outings, including visits to local parks and playgroups. This promotes children's personal skills. Additionally, the childminder incorporates electronic devices into her curriculum to teach children about different topics. For instance, children watch a short video to learn about fireworks. This adds to children's understanding and it provides inspiration for related activities. n The childminder evaluates her practice rigorously to make positive improvements. For instance, since the last inspection, she has reviewed the curriculum for literacy. Following some changes, children now have more opportunities to practise their early reading and writing skills. The childminder aims to review the routines to enhance children's participation in activities.

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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 establish partnerships with other childcare providers that children attend to further support their care and learning needs.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 124800 Local authority Croydon Inspection number 10364187 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 8 Date of previous inspection 30 January 2019

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 1992 and lives in the London Borough of Croydon. She provides childcare from 7.30am until 6.30pm, Tuesday to Friday, all year round except public holidays. She holds a childcare qualification at level 3.

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Inspection activities

n The childminder showed the inspector around the setting children use and discussed the early years curriculum. n Parents spoke with the inspector and left written feedback to share their views about the service they receive. n Children engaged with the inspector at appropriate times during the inspection. n The inspector and childminder evaluated a planned activity and assessed its impact on children's learning. n The inspector observed the quality of education being provided throughout the inspection. n The inspector checked the childminder's documentation, such as suitability checks and training certificates.

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Inspection activities

29 October 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

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