Childminder in Croydon

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 18/06/2014 30/07/2013

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early years provision

This inspection: 2 Previous inspection: 4 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

 Children are happy, settled in the childminding setting. They confidently explore and make choices from a varied selection of toys and activities.  The childminder provides a good range of resources to match children's needs and support their learning and development.  Children's health is promoted well through healthy meals and snacks.

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It is not yet outstanding because

 There are fewer opportunities for children to see numbers and letters in print outside in the garden to support their literacy and mathematical development further.

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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 had a tour of the rooms used for childminding and of the garden.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the interaction between the childminder and the children as they played with the activities.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector looked at children's records, the attendance register and parental consent forms.  The inspector spoke to the childminder at appropriate times during the inspection.

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Information about the setting

The childminder registered in 2010. He lives with his wife and three children in South Wimbledon, in the London Borough of Merton. Children have access to the whole of the ground floor. There is an enclosed garden at the rear of the house for outdoor play. The childminder works with his wife who is also a registered childminder and when required they both work with an assistant. The childminder is registered on the Early Year's Register and the compulsory and voluntary parts of the Childcare Register. The childminder and his co-childminder currently have eight children on roll.

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

 provide further opportunities to promote children's literacy and mathematical skills, for example, by enabling children to see and take note of letters and numbers outdoors.

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who attend

The childminder has a good understanding of the seven areas of learning and he provides a broad range of activities that present challenge and are interesting for young children. Each child has an informative learning journal which parents have access to. Each journal clearly tracks the children's good progress towards the early learning goals given their starting points, and includes photographs and examples of children's art work.

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who attend

The childminder uses open ended questions, and meaningful dialogue effectively during activities which support children's good communication, language and literacy skills. When caring for children who speak English as an additional language, the childminder uses key words in the child's home language to help him communicate effectively.

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who attend

The childminder supports children's physical development, for example, as he plays football with young children. Children are also able to ride push along toys which support their developing motor skills. The childminder teaches children about the world in which they live. Children experience first hand opportunities to learn to care for living things. For example, children learn to water and care for their strawberry plants. When the children notice that the strawberries are red, they point them out to the childminder. He carefully shows the children how to pick the fruit washes them and allows the children to eat them.

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who attend

During outdoor play children notice airplanes and helicopters flying overhead and point these out excitedly to the childminder. The childminder acknowledges their excitement and talks to the children about aircrafts. Children have formed good attachments to the childminder. He supports children's personal, social and emotional development well. This positive relationship helps children to confidently explore their environment and learn through the opportunities provided. The childminder works with parents to establish a routine, which is matched to children's needs. Young children take naps when they are tired, for example, which contributes to their well-being.

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who attend

The childminder also takes the children to local children's centres. This experience helps children to start to build relationships with others and widens their experiences. The childminder provides play materials, resources and plans experiences that are stimulating and appropriate to meet the children's needs. However, there are fewer good opportunities for them to see numbers and letters displayed in the garden to help them become more familiar with the concept of numbers and letters and their meaning.

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who attend

The childminder has established positive relationships with other providers of the Early Years Foundation stage. Together they share information about children's achievements and progress which contributes to children's future learning, and enables the childminder to successfully plan for the next stage of their learning.

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

The childminder offers a gradual settling-in process, which enables children to become secure in their surroundings. Children behave well and develop secure relationships with the childminder and his co-childminder and their peers. They are happy and settled in the childminding setting, and this helps them to confidently explore and make choices from a varied selection of toys and activities provided. The childminder works well alongside parents, sharing information in order to help him to meet their child's individual care and educational needs.

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

The childminder provides a good range of toys, resources and experiences to support children's all round development. These include small world figures, dolls, books and dressing up clothes which depict diversity. As children play with these they learn about differences. The childminder also helps children to celebrate people for their uniqueness and difference.

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

Children enjoy home cooked meals and snacks of fresh fruit which helps to maintain children's good health. Young children are learning to develop good personal skills as they are encouraged to feed themselves. This developing independence helps prepare them for the next stage in their learning. The childminder uses everyday opportunities to teach the children how to keep themselves safe. They practise how to leave the premises safely in an emergency, for example and to play safely in the environment provided.

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provision

The childminder has a good knowledge of the welfare and safeguarding and learning and development requirements and implements them well. He demonstrates a good understanding of his responsibility to protect children from harm and of the safeguarding reporting procedures to follow should concerns arise. He has devised a well-written safeguarding policy that he shares with parents, so they can be aware of his responsibilities towards their children. The childminder undertakes risk assessments so that hazards to children's safety are minimised. The childminder conducts thorough risk assessments for outings, as well as for his home and garden. His diligence means that children play in safe, clean and suitable environments.

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provision

The childminder has developed strong partnerships with parents. He shares information about the children's learning with them and has regular discussions with parents about their progress. This two-way communication ensures parents are fully informed of the activities and play experiences their children take part in during the day.

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provision

The childminder understands the importance of evaluating his service and since his last inspection, has attended training to develop his knowledge and skills, in order to improve the quality of his childminding service. The childminder's record keeping meets requirements. For example, he records children's attendance, including the arrival and departure time. He seeks written parental consent for the administering of medication. The childminder holds a first-aid qualification to ensure that he deals with accidents appropriately and supports children's wellbeing and safety.

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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 EY412891 Local authority Merton Inspection number 973259 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 8

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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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