Childminder in Croydon

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 16/05/2014 03/11/2010

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early years provision

This inspection: 2 Previous inspection: 2 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 2 The effectiveness of the leadership and management of the early years provision 2

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This provision is good

 The childminder builds firm attachments with the children in her care, enabling them to feel confident and secure.  The childminder gives high priority to the safety and well-being of the children, in order to protect them from harm.  The childminder is skilled at engaging the children in activities and asking questions that challenge their thinking.  The childminder has an effective partnership with parents which enables her to meet children's individual needs.

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It is not yet outstanding because

 The childminder does not use all opportunities to encourage children to see numbers within the setting to reinforce their understanding of how numbers are used in everyday activities.

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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

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Information about this inspection

 scheduled more frequently where Ofsted identifies a need to do so, for example where provision was previously judged 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 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  scheduled 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 inspector discussed safeguarding with the childminder and reviewed her policy.  The childminder and inspector discussed children's progress and individual needs.  The inspector looked around the premises.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector viewed a sample of the childminder's records and documents, including policies and children's records.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector offered the childminder the opportunity to take part in a joint observation.

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Information about the setting

The childminder registered in 2010. She lives with her adult child in Purley. The childminder works with two of her daughters who are her assistants. Her home is located close to parks, schools and local transport links. The whole ground floor of the childminder's home is used for childminding. There is a fully enclosed garden available for outdoor play. The childminder is registered on the Early Years Register and both the compulsory and voluntary parts of the Childcare Register. She currently has six children on roll, of these two children are in the early years age group. The childminder collects children from local schools and attends stay and play groups with younger children. She is a member of a local childminding network and a professional childminding association.

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

 enhance the learning environment to include opportunities for children to, see and use written numbers to further develop their mathematical understanding.

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who attend

The childminder has a good knowledge and understanding of theEarly Years Foundation Stage and how young children learn. She ensures that activities are planned around children's interests and provides exciting and stimulating experiences that meet the needs of all children. Children are suitably challenged by the learning and play experiences provided. They have a positive attitude to learning and take part in activities with enthusiasm. Children's next steps are planned for well as the childminder uses observations and assessments effectively to help her identify children's next steps of learning. As a result children make good progress in their learning and are reaching the expected levels of development. The childminder ensures that parents contribute to initial assessments of children's starting points at the beginning of a placement. This ensures she can support their individual needs fully. The childminder involves parents with their

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who attend

child's learning by sharing information about the activities she will be doing with the children. Parents are able to view their children's observations and are provided with a summary of their children's learning and development through the progress check for two- year-old children. This means that she is able to identify potential gaps in the children's development, and parents are aware of the progress their children are making.

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who attend

The childminder helps children develop the skills that will support their move to school. She supports children's communication, language and literacy skills well. For example, when reading stories, the childminder uses questions skillfully to get children to name characters and tell her what they think will happen next. Books are easily accessible in low level storage boxes so that children can help themselves. Children have good access to a quiet area to relax and sit on cushions and soft furnishing to explore a wide range of different types of books. Children visit the library on a regular basis so they can choose their own books. This helps to promote their interest in literature and encourage early reading skills. The childminder provides a good range of pencils, pens, crayons and chalk to encourage children to experiment with different writing equipment. Consequently children are beginning to write recognisable letters and recognise their name in print.

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who attend

Children gain good mathematical skills overall. For example, the childminder provides number blocks and books, and sings number songs to support children's mathematical development. They begin to recognise shapes, such as a triangle, circle and square when completing puzzles and using shape sorters. However, there are few pictures, posters or labels displayed so that children see numbers in print around the setting to improve their understanding of using numbers in purposeful contexts.. Children have good opportunities to explore different sounds with a good variety of musical instruments. They use drums with great enthusiasm alongside the childminder to tap out different rhythms for the childminder to follow. The childminder provides resources such as dressing-up clothes which children use to express their imagination in role play activities. She extends children's knowledge of the world about them in meaningful activities. For example, they

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who attend

learn to take care of living things, as they grow sunflowers and when on walks through the woods as they search for and carefully observe mini beasts.

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

The childminder organises her home well to support children's growing independence. Children can help themselves to good quality play materials and resources from child height toy boxes, shelves and storage units. As a result children are confident and often initiate their own activities. Children are very settled in the childminder's care. She knows them well and makes sure that she divides her time equally with them. This helps children form a close and trusting relationship with the childminder. The childminder records information from parents about their children's individual needs. This helps her to learn about children's home environment, including sleep patterns and meal times so she can match their home routines. Children behave well and are building good relationships with each other. The childminder encourages this through giving meaningful praise so children feel they are special and valued.

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

The childminder holds a valid first aid certificate and fully understands the requirement to record accidents or injuries. She keeps detailed records of any accidents and existing injuries to children. The childminder is vigilant about supervising children at all times. When on outings or in the setting the childminder makes sure children are within sight to ensure their needs are met. She uses everyday opportunities to teach children how to keep themselves safe. For example, she reminds them about the importance of crossing roads safely. Children take part in regular fire drills. These activities help children to understand what to do in an event of an emergency.

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

Children develop a good understanding of the need for a healthy diet. They enjoy healthy snacks and home-cooked meals. Children enjoy making their own sandwiches and pizzas. This encourages them to make healthy choices about the food they eat. The childminder provides effective support for children when they move to other early years settings. For example, she provides more adult-led activities and opportunities for children to practise reading and writing. This enables children to develop good skills for their future learning. Children generally manage their own personal needs well. They are learning about the importance of good hygiene through their daily routine. Children learn good self-help skills, for example putting on their shoes and coats. The childminder provides good opportunities for children to develop their physical skills. Children regularly use bikes, tricycles, pedal cars, scooters, hoops, and skipping ropes. This helps to support children's

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

understanding of the importance of physical exercise.

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provision

The childminder fulfils her responsibilities in meeting the learning and development and safeguarding, and welfare requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage. Children get good encouragement from the childminder to participate in activities provided. She meets their individual needs well, making sure that each child is treated with equal concern. The childminder is clear about her role in making sure that anyone working with her or living on the premises is suitable to do so. The childminder has all necessary checks in place for both her assistants. The childminder understands her responsibility in making sure children are in her sole care. For example, she knows that she must not allow anyone whose suitability has not been checked to have unsupervised contact with children being cared for.

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provision

The childminder has positive relationships with parents. She keeps parents informed about their children through a daily exchange of both verbal and written information. This keeps them well informed about how she supports children's learning and development in her setting. The childminder shares photographs with parents so they can see what activities their children take part in. The childminder encourages parents to share their views about the service she provides for their children. Parents have commented that their children are very happy and settled in the childminder's care. They feel that the childminder provides a warm and caring and stimulating environment. They also feel that she supports their children's learning and development extremely well. Partnerships with other early years settings that the children attend are well-established. This means that there is consistency of care and learning that supports children to make good progress.

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provision

The childminder has a good understanding of the learning and development requirements. She monitors children's achievements carefully to make sure that all children are making good progress in their development. The childminder demonstrates a strong drive for improvement. She is proactive in addressing recommendations from her previous inspection and consequently, children's welfare is met fully. The childminder makes good use of links with other childminders and the support of the local authority to keep up to date and gain new ideas. The childminder now holds an early years childcare qualification at level 3 and is keen to continue to develop her practice. She has plans to attend further training courses to extend her skills to continue to effectively support children's learning.

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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 Requires improvement The provision is not giving children a good standard of early years education and/or there are minor breaches of the safeguarding and welfare requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage. It will be monitored and inspected within twelve months of the date of this inspection. Grade 4 Inadequate Provision that is inadequate requires significant improvement and/or enforcement action. 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

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Grade Judgement Description

the Early Years Foundation Stage. It will be monitored and inspected again within six months of the date of this inspection. 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 EY407972 Local authority Croydon Inspection number 967062 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 8 Total number of places 5 Number of children on roll 6

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Telephone number

set out in the guidance ‘Complaints procedure: 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, which are usually the childminder’s 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

T: 0300 123 4234 Textphone: 0161 618 8524 E: enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk W: www.ofsted.gov.uk

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