Childminder EY544666

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 is a warm and attentive practitioner, who creates a nurturing environment. She dedicates her time to playing and interacting with children. This contributes to children's positive attitudes towards their learning, including healthy eating. During mealtimes, for instance, older children take pride in their choices, eagerly exclaiming they are eating carrots. Children learn about healthy food habits. The childminder makes children feel safe and emotionally secure. She encourages children to use their 'kind hands' for good behaviour. Children of various ages play together in harmony. The older children look after the younger children by bringing them water bottles and comforting them.

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The provision is good

The childminder's curriculum is broad and balanced, tailored to meet children's individual learning needs. She bases her planning on accurate observations, ensuring that she understands what each child needs to learn next. For instance, after noticing that some children need support with early counting skills, the childminder incorporates numbers into various activities. This helps children to learn to count and supports their early mathematical development well. Additionally, the childminder fosters a genuine love of reading among children. Children choose books independently and show joy as they turn the pages. The childminder promotes children's development and happiness effectively.

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need to do better?

n The childminder is very enthusiastic in her interactions with children. She sings songs and reads books to help develop children's communication skills. Children respond positively to her approach. For example, during group time, they listen attentively as she engages them with finger puppets, showing delight and their excitement. However, there are times when the childminder does not give children the time they need to think about and answer her questions. Occasionally, this prevents children from sharing their thoughts and opinions, which are essential as they develop their communication skills. n The childminder continually evaluates her practice to make positive improvements. For example, since the last inspection, she has reassessed the outdoor environment to encourage children's active play. This benefits children greatly, to provide more opportunities for fresh air and exercise. Additionally, the

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childminder has reflected on the toys and resources available to enhance children's concentration skills. This has increased children's motivation to play. n The childminder plans and implements her curriculum well, allowing children to build on their previous knowledge. For example, she introduces farm animals and teaches children the sounds each animal makes. Children enjoy practising these different animal sounds. The childminder incorporates related activities that enhance children's understanding of animals and their habitats. Children

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16 July 2025 learn to connect animals with their sounds and homes, which helps them to understand the world around them. n The childminder organises outings for children to visit, such as farms, fire stations and the library. She also arranges times with other childminders to provide children with opportunities to socialise. These activities enrich children's learning experiences, which are especially beneficial for those children who may be disadvantaged. n The childminder has high expectations for children's learning and their behaviour. After completing training, she has strengthened her approach to helping children understand the rules and boundaries in her setting. Over time, children learn good table manners. They develop an understanding of appropriate behaviour and how to keep safe. n The childminder has established good care routines that are integrated into daily activities. She assigns age-appropriate tasks to children, such as encouraging

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them to tidy up the toys after playtime. Children learn to care for their environment and they gain confidence in their abilities. n The childminder is proactive in promoting her professional development. She has learned how to help children to regulate their emotions and feelings. This has helped children to be much calmer in their play. n The childminder works successfully with parents and carers. She provides parents with a wealth of information, such as how to promote healthy eating and good sleep routines at home. Parents commend the childminder for her reliability and support in their children's learning and development. They value the way she shares updates about their children's good 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 allow children the time they need to process information and think about their answers to encourage their communication skills further.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY544666 Local authority Croydon Inspection number 10394490 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 9 September 2019

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2017 and lives in the London Borough of Croydon. She operates all year round, from 7am to 6pm, Monday to Friday. The childminder holds a relevant early years qualification at level 3. She provides government funded childcare.

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Inspection activities

n The childminder showed the inspector around the setting and explained how she uses it for children's care and learning. n Children approached the inspector to share their interests and to show her what they were doing. n The inspector observed the interactions between the childminder and children. n The inspector took account of parents' views about the setting and their children's care and learning. n The childminder made available a range of records and documentation for the inspector to sample.

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Inspection activities

16 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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Inspection activities

16 July 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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