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 Met

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The provision is good

The childminder provides a nurturing environment to consistently support all children's well-being. She is keen and enthusiastic in her approach and is a positive role model. Consequently, all children demonstrate that they feel emotionally secure and safe. For example, children settle quickly when they first arrive, and they are eager to learn. Children keenly greet the inspector with a smile and say, 'Hello'. Children begin their day with a healthy breakfast to help boost their energy for a busy day ahead. The childminder understands the importance of supporting children's healthy eating habits. For example, children enjoy fresh fruit for a snack and plenty of drinking water to help keep hydrated. The childminder provides freshly-prepared, nutritious and balanced meals every day.

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The provision is good

The childminder's curriculum is varied and ambitious for all children. She knows what she wants children to learn, including for those children who may need extra help. All children make good progress. The childminder plans many opportunities to help prepare children for their eventual move on to school. For instance, she frequently encourages children's self-help skills, good manners, and positive behaviour. Children have positive attitudes to their learning. They thoroughly enjoy each other's company, consistently share toys, and eagerly participate together in games to enhance their learning.

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need to do better?

n The childminder builds caring and positive relationships with all children. She enthusiastically joins children in their play and learning. For example, children scream with delight as the childminder dresses in a shiny dragon costume. Children keenly play in-role as they dress up as police officers and fire fighters. This helps children to develop their imaginary play and begin to learn about people who help us. n Children's early mathematical knowledge is supported well by the childminder. The childminder consistently uses mathematical language alongside children's play and learning. She helps to develop children's positive attitude to and interest in early mathematics. n The childminder encourages children to match dots and recognise number patterns. Children listen intently to the childminder as she explains how to play games together. They concentrate and demonstrate their enjoyment as they keenly take turns.

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need to do better?

n The childminder plans experiences that children enjoy and in which they show a keen interest. For example, she skilfully supports children to concentrate as they pick up miniature dinosaurs with tweezers. This helps to strengthen children's small muscles and develop their hand-eye coordination. n The childminder sequences her curriculum to meet all children's individual

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20 January 2025 learning needs. For instance, she encourages older children's early literacy skills. They begin to recognise the alphabet and eagerly sound out the letters of their names. Children are keen and motivated learners. n The childminder supports children to lead healthy lifestyles and to develop good physical skills. Children benefit from play and learning in the large outdoor space. However, the childminder does not always consider ways for children to see their community around them. Children do not regularly have opportunities to help promote their sense of self within the local community. n The childminder reflects on her practice and what she can develop further. For example, she is developing an area in the garden to enhance children's learning in natural environments. n The childminder's partnerships with parents are well established. She holds daily conversations with parents, who report that they are very happy with their

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children's progress. They welcome the childminder's consistent approach, for instance to help support their children's positive behaviour and potty training. n The childminder is committed to supporting all children's learning and development to help ensure positive outcomes for all children. She knows the correct procedures to follow if she has a concern about a child's progress. n The childminder has not notified Ofsted of changes that must be reported. However, there is no impact on children's learning and safety. The childminder took immediate steps to rectify this administrative error.

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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 strengthen the curriculum to include opportunities that deepen children's understanding of their local community.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY541638 Local authority Croydon Inspection number 10368639 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 12 Number of children on roll 11 Date of previous inspection 28 March 2019

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2017 and works with a co-childminder in the London Borough of Croydon. The childminder operates all year round from 8am to 6pm, Monday to Friday. The childminder and co-childminder each hold a qualification at level 3. The childminder provides funded early education for children.

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Inspection activities

n The childminder showed the inspector the premises and discussed how she ensures that they are safe and suitable. n The childminder and the inspector completed a learning walk together to discuss the childminder's intentions for children's learning. n The co-childminder spoke to the inspector during the inspection at convenient times. n The inspector and childminder carried out a joint observation. n The inspector spoke with parents to gather their views.

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Inspection activities

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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