Childminder EY284321

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

Children are happy and settled in the childminder's care. She creates a calm, well- organised environment with a wide range of age-appropriate resources. These encourage exploration and independent play. Children form strong, positive relationships with the childminder. They often invite her into their play or enjoy her nearby presence as they explore. For example, she observes and shares in their excitement as they roll the cars down the ramps, offering praise and encouragement. These warm interactions help children feel emotionally secure and confident to try new things.

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The provision is good

The childminder knows the children well and uses their interests to plan meaningful experiences. She supports them to make links between familiar experiences and new ideas. For example, when children notice rocks, the childminder links this to their earlier experience of listening to sea sounds in shells. She then extends children's learning by talking about materials found in nature. This helps children build on what they already know and introduces simple new concepts. Children recall past experiences and show growing confidence when talking about what they see and notice.

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The provision is good

Children behave well. They are kind and polite, often using good manners without prompting. The childminder sets clear boundaries and uses a calm, consistent approach to help children understand expectations. As a result, children feel secure and respond positively.

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need to do better?

n Children show an interest in learning and are beginning to develop independence. They explore resources confidently and solve problems through trial and error. For example, when putting books away, they work out how to fit them onto the shelf. Although the task is challenging, they keep trying. These experiences support children's thinking and build resilience. n The childminder gathers useful information from parents when children start and uses this to plan activities that reflect children's interests and learning needs. She monitors children's development and identifies any gaps in learning. She works with parents and other professionals to provide appropriate support. This helps children to make steady progress in their development. n Children benefit from daily access to the garden, where they explore nature and enjoy hands-on activities. They water plants, using water from the garden butts they helped to make with different containers, and talk about changes in the

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weather. Local outings give children opportunities to meet new people. Through these experiences, children are learning about the world around them. n Children are beginning to use number words during play and count in sequence.

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need to do better?

22 July 2025 The childminder introduces mathematical language in practical ways. For instance, she encourages children to count objects, such as ladybirds. Overall, mathematics is promoted well. However, the childminder has not considered ways to teach children about comparing quantities and solving problems. n Children's communication and language are supported through conversations and shared activities. The childminder listens to children and responds to their comments. For example, when children recognise a 'worried' shark, she offers reassurance and helps children to explore that emotion. The childminder introduces new words in context, such as 'swoosh' and 'ginormous,' and asks open-ended questions during stories. This supports children's vocabulary development and early understanding of feelings. n Children enjoy a variety of healthy snacks and meals, which are carefully planned to meet individual dietary needs. The childminder encourages children

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to make healthy food choices and promotes their growing independence as they help themselves to water throughout the day. These opportunities contribute to children's physical health and well-being. n Children enjoy music and movement activities and join in with enthusiasm. They sing along to familiar songs, like 'Yellow Submarine', marching and stomping as they move to the rhythm. These experiences help children explore sound and movement, build confidence and express themselves in creative ways. n The childminder completes all required training to stay up to date with guidance and statutory requirements. However, she has not yet focused her professional development on strengthening teaching skills in order to raise the quality of teaching. n Parents speak positively about the setting. They value the regular communication and feel involved in their children's development. Parents comment on the childminder's caring approach and the progress their children

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make. This strong partnership with parents supports continuity in learning and contributes to children's emotional security and progress.

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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 develop the mathematics curriculum to meet the unique learning needs of all children n focus professional development opportunities on improving the quality of teaching even further.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY284321 Local authority Croydon Inspection number 10398339 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 3 Date of previous inspection 16 October 2019

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2004. She lives in Upper Norwood in the London Borough of Croydon. The childminder operates from 7.30am to 6pm Monday to Friday, all year. She provides government funded early education for all eligible children.

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Inspection activities

n The childminder showed the inspector the premises and discussed how they ensure that they are safe and suitable. n The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities and assessed the impact this has on children's learning. n The inspector spoke to children during the inspection and took account of parents' views through reading written testimonials. n The inspector looked at a sample of the childminder's documents, this included evidence about suitability and training. n The inspector discussed safeguarding arrangements with the childminder.

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Inspection activities

22 July 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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