Childminder in Croydon

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 04/12/2012 Not Applicable

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early years provision

This inspection: 3 Previous inspection: Not Applicable How well the early years provision meets the needs of the range of children who attend The contribution of the early years provision to the well-being of children 3 The effectiveness of the leadership and management of the early years provision 3

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This provision is satisfactory

 Children are happy and feel secure with the childminder, who provides a welcoming and caring environment which supports children's well-being and welfare.  Children's communication and language development receive satisfactory support overall. Children are encouraged to verbally express themselves and to voice their preferences and wishes. The childminder listens attentively and responds with clear explanations and open ended questions that support children's learning.  Children's understanding of the importance of a healthy lifestyle is developing with the childminders support. They receive encouragement to manage their own personal needs, such as washing their hands. Children enjoy nutritious, home cooked meals and healthy snacks and drinks.

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It is not yet good because

 The childminder has yet to update her planning, observations and assessment systems in order to ensure the fully effective delivery of the curriculum covering the seven areas of learning.  Systems that extend children's literacy understanding are not always as effective as they could be. For example, children are not always encouraged to notice marks, signs and symbols in the environment in order to support their recognition of English and other scripts.  Systems for promoting children's understanding of safety are not fully effective as the childminder does not practice the emergency evacuation procedures with them.

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Information about this inspection

Inspections of registered early years provision are scheduled:  at least once in every inspection cycle. The current cycle ends on 31 July 2016  more frequently where Ofsted identifies a need to do so, for example where provision was previously judged as inadequate  brought forward in the inspection cycle where Ofsted has received information that suggests the provision may not be meeting the legal requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage; or where assessment of the provision identifies a need for early inspection  prioritised for inspection where we have received information that the provision is not meeting the requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage and which suggests children may not be safe  at the completion of an investigation into failure to comply with the requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage.

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Information about this inspection

The provision is also registered on the voluntary and compulsory parts of the Childcare Register. This report includes a judgment about compliance with the requirements of that register.

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Inspection activities

 The inspection took place in the playrooms, with the Inspector observing and talking to the childminder and children in attendance.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector sampled records and documentation used to underpin the organisation of the setting; including those relating to children's progress, safeguarding and communication with parents.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector discussed risk assessments with the childminder and inspected the ground floor of the premises, including the garden.

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Inspection activities

 No parents were available for interview during the inspection; however the inspector viewed recently completed parental comments in the children's daily record books in order to gain an outline of the parents' viewpoints.

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Information about the setting

The childminder registered in 2012. She lives in Addiscombe, within the London Borough of Croydon with her husband and two young children. Two adjoining dedicated playrooms and toilet facilities on the ground floor are used for childminding. There is also a fully enclosed garden available for outside play. The childminder is registered on the Early Years Register and the compulsory and voluntary parts of the Childcare Register. There are currently two children in the early years age group on roll, both attend on a part-time basis. The childminder supports children for whom English is an additional language. The childminder has no pets.

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must:

 develop the planning, observation and assessment systems to ensure the educational programme consistently covers all the seven areas of learning, in order to fully support children's ongoing progress.

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To further improve the quality of the early years provision the provider should:

 give greater consideration to the opportunities to enhance and extend children's literacy understanding in English and other scripts. For example, by drawing their attention to marks, signs and symbols in the environment and what they represent

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To further improve the quality of the early years provision the provider should:

 strengthen systems to support children's understanding of safety, for example, by fully supporting children's understanding of what to do in an emergency, through organising and implementing regular evacuation drills.

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who attend

Children enjoy a varied range of play experiences that interest them and help them make satisfactory progress in their learning and development. They benefit from a daily routine that enables them to know what is coming next and helps them feel secure. The childminder has a satisfactory understanding of the learning and development requirements. She is developing a growing understanding of the seven areas of learning. However, the systems for planning, observation and assessment are not yet fully effective. This is because the childminder has yet to update her systems to reflect the revised Early Years Foundation Stage framework. As a result, these systems do not ensure the seven areas of learning are continually delivered and implemented in full.

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who attend

The childminder carries out sensitive observations on the children. She then uses these to aid her planning with the use of the Development Matters guidance. Parents receive updates of their children's activities and care arrangements with the use of the daily 'All about me' records. This ensures parents are aware of relevant details and helps support continuity of care. Written parental comments viewed, evidence that parents are happy with the care their children receive.

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who attend

The childminder provides a varied selection of toys and activities for the children. These are very well maintained, easily accessible and age appropriate. Children enjoy these resources and are confident to help themselves to their favourites. This supports their independence and builds their confidence.

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who attend

The childminder interacts well with the children, encouraging them to try new experiences, including painting and craft activities. She sits with the children, discussing the various colours and encouraging them to repeat what she says in order to support their language skills. The childminder demonstrates a sound understanding of how to support children with English as an additional language, in partnerships with parents. She uses repetition of simple key words and actively encourages the children to vocalise responses to extend children's vocabulary and communication skills. The childminder responds with encouragement and praise, to children's tentative communications, which builds their confidence and self-esteem.

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who attend

Children enjoy daily opportunities to listen to stories and share cosy sessions in the book corner. They listen with interest and engage in the session well, with support from the attentive childminder. Children are not encouraged to take note of the written words, or signs and symbols on the numerous posters displayed however. This does not fully support children's development of literacy skills in respect of their ability to start to recognise English and other scripts.

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who attend

Children enthusiastically dance and sing along with the nursery rhymes playing in the background, developing their creative and physical skills expressively. They also enjoy daily opportunities playing outside in the fresh air when visiting parks and playing in the well maintained garden. They also learn about the world around them as they collect leaves to use in creative art activities and look for worms and snails and explore puddles. Children learn about simple technology and cause and effect as they discuss how to turn electronic toys on and off to make them work. They receive clear and simple explanations, which satisfy their curiosity and understanding.

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The contribution of the early years provision to the well-being of children

The childminder provides an inviting and friendly environment where children can play in safety and comfort. She is attentive to their well-being and offers praise and encouragement in support of their emotional security. As a result, children benefit from the individual support they receive and have evidently formed secure attachments with the childminder.

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The contribution of the early years provision to the well-being of children

Children are happy and settled in the childminders care, even though new to the setting. They happily engage with each other thereby demonstrating their security and developing self-assurance. Children also receive appropriate support in relation to their future transition to nursery in preparation for their next stage in learning.

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The contribution of the early years provision to the well-being of children

Children receive suitable support in relation to behaviour management, with consistent and clear guidance and boundaries. As such, behaviour is good and children are developing a growing understanding of the need to share and take turns.

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The contribution of the early years provision to the well-being of children

Children have successful opportunities to learn about the importance of a healthy lifestyle. They enjoy freshly prepared, nutritional meals and snacks and receive gentle encouragement to eat these. The childminder discusses the many vegetables and fruits she provides, encouraging the children to link these to those displayed on the poster above the playroom. Children evidently enjoy these fun interactive sessions, competently identifying the relevant items and their colours and shapes. This also supports their mathematical development and skills.

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The contribution of the early years provision to the well-being of children

The childminder ensures the home is clean and well maintained, thereby helping to promote the children's good-health. The childminder cleans the toys and floors on a regular basis and uses anti-bacterial hand gel as necessary. Children have their own individual hand towels to prevent the spread of any infection and are receive gentle support as necessary when washing and drying their hands. These considerations help children develop suitable awareness and understanding of the importance of good- hygiene.

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The contribution of the early years provision to the well-being of children

The childminder knows children's individual care needs and has relevant consents and information in place to ensure she can meet these. These include permission to take children out on trips and to use public transport. Children have generally suitable opportunities to learn about risks and how to keep themselves safe from harm. They learn about road safety for example and about the need to be careful on large outdoor play equipment, such as in parks. The opportunities to learn about fire safety are not fully successful however. An emergency evacuation procedure and appropriate equipment are in place. Children have yet to practise an evacuation drill. This limits their understanding of how to keep themselves safe in such an emergency.

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provision

The childminder demonstrates a sound understanding of her role and responsibilities in relation to safeguarding the children in her care. She has attended safeguarding training and is aware of the local procedures to follow if she has any concerns.

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provision

Relevant polices and procedures are in place and underpin the running of the setting. The childminder is enthusiastic and committed to the development of her service. She has attended training on the revised Early Years Foundation Stage, in order to assist her in implementing the relevant changes. As such, the childminder demonstrates a steady commitment to improvement.

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provision

The childminder works in close partnership with parents to ensure she meets children's individual needs well. Whilst no children currently attend other early years settings, the childminder is aware of the need to liaise closely with these as relevant to ensure continuity of care.

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provision

Overall, the childminder has a satisfactory understanding of the learning and development requirements. She organises a generally suitable range of activities and play experiences that help children make steady progress towards the early learning goals. However, her systems for assessment and planning have not been fully updated to make sure all seven areas of learning are consistently delivered in full.

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The Childcare Register

The requirements for the compulsory part of the Childcare Register are Met The requirements for the voluntary part of the Childcare Register are Met

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Grade Judgement Description

Grade 1 Outstanding Outstanding provision is highly effective in meeting the needs of all children exceptionally well. This ensures that children are very well prepared for the next stage of their learning. Grade 2 Good Good provision is effective in delivering provision that meets the needs of all children well. This ensures children are ready for the next stage of their learning. Grade 3 Satisfactory Satisfactory provision is performing less well than expectations in one or more of the key areas. It requires improvement in order to be good. Grade 4 Inadequate Provision that is inadequate requires significant improvement and/or enforcement. The provision is failing to give children an acceptable standard of early years education and/or is not meeting the safeguarding and welfare requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage. It will be inspected again within 12 months of the date of this inspection.

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Grade Judgement Description

Met The provision has no children on roll. The inspection judgement is that the provider continues to meet the requirements for registration. Not Met The provision has no children on roll. The inspection judgement is that the provider does not meet the requirements for registration.

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Inspection

This inspection was carried out by Ofsted 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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Setting details

Unique reference number EY447089 Local authority Croydon Inspection number 805075 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 8 Total number of places 4 Number of children on roll 2

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Telephone number

set out in the guidance ‘raising concerns and making complaints about Ofsted', which is available from Ofsted’s website: www.ofsted.gov.uk. If you would like Ofsted to send you a copy of the guidance, please telephone 0300 123 4234, or email enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk.

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Type of provision

For the purposes of this inspection the following definitions apply:

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Type of provision

Full-time provision is that which operates for more than three hours. These are usually known as nurseries, nursery schools and pre-schools and must deliver the Early Years Foundation Stage. They are registered on the Early Years Register and pay the higher fee for registration.

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Type of provision

Sessional provision operates for more than two hours but does not exceed three hours in any one day. These are usually known as pre-schools, kindergartens or nursery schools and must deliver the Early Years Foundation Stage. They are registered on the Early Years Register and pay the lower fee for registration.

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Type of provision

Childminders care for one or more children where individual children attend for a period of more than two hours in any one day. They operate from domestic premises that are usually their own home. They are registered on the Early Years Register and must deliver the Early Years Foundation Stage.

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Type of provision

Out of school provision may be sessional or full-time provision and is delivered before or after school and/or in the summer holidays. They are registered on the Early Years Register and must deliver the Early Years Foundation Stage. Where children receive their Early Years Foundation Stage in school these providers do not have to deliver the learning and development requirements in full but should complement the experiences children receive in school. 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 Support Service (Cafcass), schools, colleges, initial teacher training, work-based learning and skills training, 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,

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Type of provision

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Type of provision

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