Childminder EY543434

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 content. They freely explore the wide range of toys available in the well-resourced playrooms in the childminder's home. The childminder encourages children to develop their self-expression through play, storytelling and art and design. For example, older children pretend to read their favourite stories to their friends in an inviting book corner. They develop good literacy skills. Children benefit from a choice of art and craft materials available. The childminder's expertise in art helps to inspire children's creativity. For instance, children begin to make marks intentionally. They draw circles, straight lines and zig- zag patterns with different-coloured pens. They show confidence and sustain good levels of concentration. The childminder encourages children to talk about their pictures to give meaning to what they have drawn. She shares in children's pride about their achievements.

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The provision is good

Children quickly learn what is expected of them and behave well. The childminder encourages children to be kind and caring and to share and take turns. Older children show that they can play happily together. For example, when they try to fix a toy with their friends, they comment they can do it together as a team. Children build strong bonds with the childminder and their peers. Younger children seek comfort and reassurance from the childminder when needed. They feel settled, safe and secure in the childminder's care.

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n Children are creative and imaginative. The childminder involves them in making wall displays related to books they have read and interesting topics, such as creatures under the sea. The childminder uses these experiences to help children to learn about the world around them. She uses art to talk to children about values and respectful behaviours. For instance, children have decorated a bumble bee with slogans around the outside, such as 'be kind' and 'be honest'. This helps to support children's overall happiness and sense of well-being. n Younger children develop their physical skills. For example, they show curiosity in exploring a basket of musical instruments. The childminder joins in sensitively with their play and encourages them to follow their interests. For instance, children shake a bottle of rice vigorously and press the buttons on a xylophone. This helps to strengthen their hand-eye coordination.

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n The childminder knows children well. She collects information from parents and carers about their children's starting points in development. This helps to inform her curriculum from the start. The childminder identifies some next steps for children's learning. However, there is occasionally a mismatch between the childminder's teaching and what she intends for children to learn. Although children develop their mathematical and creative skills, the childminder does not

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need to do better?

28 August 2025 consistently tailor planned activities to address what children need to learn next. This means that activities do not always extend every child's learning and development. n The childminder designs activities to help children to build on their mathematical knowledge. For example, older children call out a number they recognise on a board and count the same number of toy bricks. The childminder helps children to match their counting words to objects. However, she does not plan as effectively for the youngest children and adapt activities in some way to cater for children of all abilities. This means that older children benefit more in their learning. n The childminder understands the importance of regular exercise, a healthy, nutritious diet and how to support children's good oral health. For instance, she provides home-cooked meals for children and explores different cultural foods and tastes. The childminder plans opportunities for children to be physically

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active, such as playing daily in the garden or going to the local park. Children develop a healthy lifestyle and learn about the community in which they live. n The childminder has developed good relationships with parents and education professionals. For example, she regularly shares information with parents about children's activities to help further support their learning at home. The childminder talks to teachers at the local school nursery about children's individual needs before they start. This successfully supports children's transitions to the next stage in their learning. n The childminder is interested in her professional development and regularly attends training. For instance, she has recently updated her knowledge regarding strategies to support children's behaviour of different ages. This helps her to meet children's needs even more effectively. The childminder places different emotion books throughout her environment to teach children how

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people feel in a range of situations. This helps them to relate positively 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 plan activities and routines more precisely to target children's next steps in development, to continually extend their learning n provide further support to help the youngest children to make the most of the planned experiences on offer.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY543434 Local authority Croydon Inspection number 10399291 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 6 Date of previous inspection 26 November 2019

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2017. She lives in Thornton Heath in the London Borough of Croydon. The childminder operates her provision all year round from 7.30am to 5.30pm, Monday to Friday. She offers offers government funded childcare for children aged between nine months and four years. The childminder has a recognised level 3 qualification in childcare.

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Inspection activities

n The childminder showed the inspector around the premises and discussed how she ensures that they safe and suitable. n The childminder and the inspector discussed how the childminder organises their early years provision, including the aims and rationale for their curriculum. n The inspector observed the quality of education being provided indoors and assessed the impact on children's learning. n The inspector observed the interactions between the childminder and children. n The inspector carried out a joint observation of a group activity with the childminder. n The childminder provided the inspector with a sample of key documentation on request. n The inspector took account of parents' written views.

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28 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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28 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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