Childminder in Croydon

Inspection date: 13 February 2025 - 15 April 2025

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Overall effectiveness Outstanding

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

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The provision is outstanding

Children thrive at this welcoming and caring childminding provision. They are fully absorbed in their learning and show exceptionally high levels of motivation. Children from a very young age engage in learning and develop independence skills. The childminder has exceptional people skills that help foster effective partnerships with parents. She gets to know each family to enhance her knowledge about the children. This helps to inform her precise and ambitious planning for each individual child.

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The provision is outstanding

The childminder has exceptional teaching skills and an extensive knowledge of child development. She uses this to implement a rich and diverse curriculum in highly effective ways. She engages all children in purposeful learning experiences throughout the day. Children freely follow their interests without losing out on learning. All children develop positive attitudes to learning that enable them to excel in their development.

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The provision is outstanding

The childminder focuses on continuously developing the children's communication and language skills. She understands when using communication is necessary and knows the difference between meaningful interactions and interference. This means children have enough time to express themselves and respond to her. She skilfully helps young children move on to another activity when they express that they are no longer interested in what they are doing. She sings songs to soothe them but also to link to the book she is going to read with them. Children swiftly settle and eagerly point to the pictures they see, making sounds of excitement.

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The provision is outstanding

Children develop remarkable attachments with the childminder. They demonstrate that they feel immensely safe and secure. They are highly confident when meeting new people and eager to investigate new things.

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need to do better?

n The childminder leads with clarity, passion, energy and conviction. She holds a strong commitment for the direction of her service, focusing on children's love for learning and their communication and social skills. She consistently reflects on her practice and identifies training opportunities. This helps her to continuously enhance her practice and provision. The childminder meets regularly with other childminders. She shares best practice with them, offering valuable support and advice. This has a positive impact for children attending childminding settings in the local community. n The childminder meticulously considers the children's interests and their next steps in learning. She creates a thoroughly sequenced curriculum from what she knows about the children. The childminder diligently observes children's play and

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13 February 2025 tracks their ongoing progress and development. As a result, all children make rapid and remarkable progress in their learning. n Children have access to a variety of learning experiences that ignite their sense of exploration and curiosity. They learn how to adapt and navigate their emotions and feelings. Very young children are not afraid to approach the inspector. They pull themselves up, showing off their new skills and exploring what's new. They regularly check in with the childminder for reassurance. Children become confident and independent, being comfortable and safe in new environments. n Children benefit from an inclusive learning environment. Resources reflect and promote equality and diversity. The childminder has a vast variety of books for different ages that represent a range of cultures and family types. She provides bags for children to take home. These include guides for parents on sharing

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books and mark making with their children. This helps support children's learning at home. The childminder uses the local library to help foster a love for books. This has a positive impact on the literacy skills that children develop in her provision. Children learn about the world they live in. n The childminder is passionate about outdoor learning. She has excellent links with the community. Besides her garden, the local parks and museums, children can experience what an allotment is. She knows that children are unlikely to be able to grow their own food at home. Therefore, she provides experiences for children they would otherwise not have. Children learn about planting; they care for plants, watch them grow and harvest them. They learn about nature, life cycles and sustainability from a very young age. This also supports their health and well-being. n Parents praise the childminder's dedication. They are amazed by their children's

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development in language, social skills, creativity and independence. The childminder shares information to meet children's needs and to maximise their progress. She offers individualised advice when parents are facing challenges. Parents value the support and feel extremely confident that their children are well prepared for school.

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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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Setting details

Unique reference number EY537991 Local authority Croydon Inspection number 10368478 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 4 Number of children on roll 4 Date of previous inspection 21 March 2019

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2016 and lives in South Norwood, in the London Borough of Croydon. She operates from 8am to 5pm, Monday to Friday, except for family holidays and bank holidays. The childminder has a level 3 qualification as a forest school leader.

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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 her early years foundation stage curriculum. n The childminder spoke to the inspector about children's learning and development, with a particular focus on communication and language. n The inspector observed the interactions between the childminder and the children and assessed the impact this has 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

13 February 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

13 February 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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