Childminder in Croydon

Overall effectiveness Requires improvement

The quality of education Requires improvement Behaviour and attitudes Requires improvement Personal development Requires improvement Leadership and management Requires improvement Overall effectiveness at previous inspection Good

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The provision requires improvement

Children are settled in the childminder's care. They have built secure relationships with the childminder and her assistants. Children participate in a range of activities and learning opportunities, which they are interested in and enjoy. The childminder's curriculum is varied, however, it is not focused enough on addressing all children's developmental needs. Most children benefit from regular outings to the library, toddler group and to the market to buy fruit. However, when planning outings, the childminder has not given sufficient thought to children's attendance patterns, which means some children miss out on these valuable experiences.

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The provision requires improvement

The childminder and her assistants usually play alongside children and offer support. They introduce concepts such as learning colours as they explore paint and counting. Children fill containers with sand and explore the texture. Although some simple discussions are held with children about what they are doing, there are times when the childminder and her assistants do not support children to develop their language and communication further. Some children receive little engagement from the childminder and her assistants, which means there are extended periods of time when quieter children go unnoticed and their needs are not fully met.

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need to do better?

n The childminder knows the children well and confidently talks about children's individual needs. She has systems in place to track children's progress to identify their next steps for learning. However, the childminder has not ensured that the required progress check at age two is completed for all children. This means there is a lack of focus on addressing any gaps in children's learning in liaison with parents. n The childminder completes required training, such as paediatric first aid and safeguarding. She has recently accessed some learning opportunities to support the curriculum planning. However, the childminder has not set targets for professional development to help her to ensure that all aspects of the provision are at a good standard. This impacts on the overall quality of education that children receive. n Children enjoy sharing books with the assistants. They listen and show interest by pointing to pictures and responding to questions. Children enjoy singing

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need to do better?

sessions. They know a wide range of familiar songs. They join in key words and enthusiastically copy actions. Children build connections with others as they pair up and hold hands to sing 'Row your boat'. They laugh as they pretend to 'roar' like a lion. However, the lack of focus on building children's language and communication throughout the day means that children do not consistently learn new vocabulary nor are supported to express themselves.

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need to do better?

6 March 2025 n Children learn about healthy lifestyles and the importance of being physically active. They confidently use wheeled toys and develop their coordination as they balance on stepping stones. They enjoy a range of nutritious, freshly prepared meals and snacks. The childminder understands children's health needs and has secure arrangements in place to accommodate these. n Children learn some behavioural expectations. For example, they are encouraged to take turns when using the slide and to share popular resources. However, the childminder and her assistants do not support children to understand the impact of their behaviour. Children are often told not to do certain things with no explanation. This means they do not learn the consequences of unwanted behaviour and how this may impact on others. n Parents say their children like attending the setting and they have seen them make progress, particularly with their physical development. The childminder

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need to do better?

and her assistants help new children to settle and offer reassuring cuddles to support children's emotional well-being. n The childminder has recently reviewed her risk assessment arrangements to ensure that children are cared for in a safe environment. The childminder considers children's safety, both indoors and outdoors. She considers how risks can be managed while on outings and supports children to take some responsibility for their own safety, such as learning about road safety.

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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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Due date

focus training and professional development on strengthening effective teaching and learning in the foundation stage, particularly how to ensure that all children's communication and language is sufficiently supported to ensure all children's progress 30/04/2025

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Due date

6 March 2025 complete a progress check for all children aged between two and three years and provide parents and/or carers with a short, written summary of their child's development in the prime areas. 30/04/2025

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should:

n develop behaviour management strategies to support children to understand the consequences of their behaviour and how their behaviour may impact on others.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 2604902 Local authority Croydon Inspection number 10391413 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 12 Number of children on roll 14 Date of previous inspection 27 February 2023

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2020. She lives in Selhurst, in the London Borough of Croydon. The childminder cares for children on Monday to Friday, from 7.30am to 6pm, all year round. She works with two assistants. The childminder offers government funded places for childcare.

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Inspection activities

n The childminder showed the inspector the premises and discussed how they ensure they are safe and suitable. n The childminder and inspector carried out a learning walk to discuss how the setting is organised and the curriculum provided. n The inspector observed the quality of education being provided, indoors and outdoors, and assessed the impact on children's learning. n The inspector observed the interactions between the childminder, her assistants and children. n The inspector held discussions with the childminder, her assistants and took account of parents' views. n The inspector sampled a range of documentation, including risk assessment arrangements.

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Inspection activities

6 March 2025 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

6 March 2025 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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