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 develops warm relationships with the children she cares for. She encourages them to explore their interests and achieve their goals. Children feel happy as they explore the childminder's home. They select excitedly from a range of resources that extend their learning. Children are keen to show what they know and can do. They feel pride as they celebrate their achievements. Children have high levels of self-esteem.

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The provision is good

The childminder creates routines and structure for all children. She considers children's backgrounds to support them to feel safe and happy. The childminder has clear rules and expectations in her home. She teaches children to respect their environment and each other. When children need help to manage their feelings, the childminder steps in and gives appropriate support. Children feel emotionally secure and safe.

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The provision is good

The childminder considers the background experiences of children when planning for their learning. She encourages children to make connections in their learning by building on their prior knowledge and skills. This helps children to make sense of the world around them. The childminder plans a wide range of learning opportunities that focus on children's development. She ensures that children spend time at activities to practise their skills and knowledge. Children concentrate and focus for extended periods. This supports children to develop their perseverance.

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need to do better?

n The childminder has a strong understanding of the knowledge and skills young children need to learn. She plans enriching opportunities for children to explore the environment and select resources they enjoy. The childminder carefully considers the resources on offer to extend children's thinking and skills. Children reach their developmental milestones. n The childminder understands that some children have gaps in their learning. She works with parents to ensure that children get the support they need. Where appropriate, the childminder makes links with experts to support individual children. All children make good progress in their learning. n The childminder interacts well with children. She identifies key vocabulary that she wants children to learn. The childminder asks children open-ended questions to support their understanding. However, on occasion, the childminder does not give children enough time to understand her questions. She sometimes moves

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need to do better?

on to new topics before waiting for them to answer. As a result, children do not always learn to express themselves fully. n Parents and carers are happy with the care the childminder gives their children.

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need to do better?

2 April 2025 They say that her feedback helps them to understand what their children have been learning. Parents report that their children make progress in their social development. They say that the range of activities the childminder provides for their children help them to develop their creative talents and interests. n The childminder is reflective of her practice. She considers individual children when planning continuous professional development opportunities. For example, the childminder has recently undergone training to support children's behaviour. This helps her teaching skills to continue to develop over time. n The childminder understands that it is important for children to broaden their experiences. She provides opportunities for children to explore their local community and meet new people. The childminder teaches children key life skills, such as using money and catching the bus. This helps children to make

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sense of the world around them and understand how things work. n The childminder knows that it is important for children to be physically active. She plans opportunities for children to spend plenty of time outside in the fresh air. The childminder supports children to walk for increasingly long distances. This helps children to develop their stamina and physical strength. n The childminder supports children to develop an understanding of healthy eating. She introduces nutritious food options for children to try. The childminder teaches children where foods come from, such as by growing herbs and plants in the garden. This supports children to make healthy choices and promotes their physical health. n The childminder understands that it is important for children to develop respect for other people. She encourages children to share their home cultures and backgrounds. The childminder helps children to learn about other people. She

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need to do better?

plans opportunities for children to explore other communities, festivals and beliefs. Children learn to be kind to others.

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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 interactions further to help children to learn how to express themselves more fully.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 124877 Local authority Croydon Inspection number 10368181 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 5 Date of previous inspection 12 March 2019

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 1995 and lives in Purley, in the London Borough of Croydon. She offers care throughout the year, from 7.30am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and the childminder's holidays.

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Inspection activities

n The childminder and the inspector discussed how the childminder organises her early years provision, including the aims and rationale for the curriculum. n The childminder spoke to the inspector about children's learning and development, with a particular focus on communication and language. n The childminder and the inspector discussed how the curriculum is implemented and the impact on children's learning. n Parents shared their views of the setting with the inspector. n The childminder provided the inspector with a sample of key documentation on request.

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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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2 April 2025 2 April 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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