Childminder 124263

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 provides a welcoming, home-from-home environment where children flourish and thrive. They are happy and enjoy spending time with the childminder and her assistant. Children settle quickly on arrival and chat enthusiastically with the childminder about their experiences at home. For example, children talk about a recent holiday with their family. The childminder listens to what children have to say and repeats words clearly to support the development of speech and language skills.

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The provision is good

The childminder plays alongside children effectively and demonstrates how to use equipment. For example, she shows children how to scoop sand with a digger and tip it into a lorry. This encourages children to engage in the activity and helps to develop new skills and concentration.

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The provision is good

The childminder has high expectations for children's behaviour. She is an excellent role model and teaches children to say 'please' and 'thank you'. As a result, children are very polite and have good manners.

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The provision is good

The childminder has a range of resources suitable for the ages of the children she cares for. The childminder knows the children well and ensures toys are available that meet their interests and individual needs. She adapts activities so they are suitable for children's ages and stages of development.

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need to do better?

n The childminder is passionate about books and enjoys reading stories to children. She is keen to promote reading and supports children to foster a love of books. The childminder has a range of books available for all ages and she encourages children to choose them to read. Children listen intently as the childminder reads. She uses an animated voice and encourages children to complete the last word of a familiar sentence. For example, children excitedly shout 'rainbow' at the end of each page. This helps to develop children's early literacy skills. n Healthy eating is a priority and the childminder supports children to make healthy choices. She gathers information of children's allergies and intolerances to ensure they eat the correct foods to keep them safe. The childminder provides a variety of fruit for children to try to promote good eating habits. This helps children learn to adopt a healthy lifestyle.

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need to do better?

n Parents provide positive comments and are very happy with the care the childminder provides. She communicates well with parents and shares updates and observations of children's development. This includes statutory assessments to track children's progress. The childminder plans for the next steps in

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need to do better?

6 August 2025 children's learning and shares these with parents. n The childminder supports home learning well. For example, she shares ideas and gives parents advice on how to help their children learn at home. The childminder provides resources, such as board games, for the children to take home and share with their parents. This helps to support a continuity of learning. n The childminder organises exciting trips outside of the setting to help develop children's knowledge and understanding of the world. For example, children enjoy outings to museums, zoos and the theatre. This provides children with wonderful new experiences and memories. n Generally, the childminder encourages children to develop their independence skills by helping prepare snacks and tidying away their toys. However, at times, children wait for support with some tasks they could complete themselves, such as washing hands and wiping their nose. This does not help children learn to

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need to do better?

take care of their personal needs. n To support children's physical development the childminder regularly visits parks. This enables children to climb on equipment to develop their balance and coordination skills. The childminder makes play dough with children and provides tools to help them develop their fine motor skills and hand muscles. n The childminder evaluates her practice. She considers what is going well and identifies areas to develop. The childminder and her assistant regularly complete training to support their professional development and build on their knowledge and skills. For example, they have learnt strategies to improve the learning environment and impactful interactions. This helps to improve learning outcomes for children.

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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 opportunities for children to practise taking care of their personal needs and further develop their life skills.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 124263 Local authority Croydon Inspection number 10398363 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 7 Date of previous inspection 17 October 2019

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 1995 and lives in Purley, Croydon. She operates Monday to Friday from 7.30am to 6pm, throughout the year. The childminder has a childcare qualification at level 3 and works with an assistant. She accepts government funding for eligible children.

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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 inspector observed the quality of education being provided, indoors and outdoors, and assessed the impact that this was having on children's learning. n The inspector observed the interactions between the childminder and the children. n The childminder and inspector discussed how the curriculum had been implemented and the impact that this had on children's learning. n Children spoke to the inspector about what they enjoy doing while with the childminder. n Parents shared their views of the setting with the inspector.

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Inspection activities

6 August 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 August 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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