Childminder in Croydon

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 09/12/2014 28/05/2012

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early years provision

This inspection: 2 Previous inspection: 3 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 forms good relationships with parents, providing them with detailed information about their child's time with her.  The childminder meets the needs of children very well. She recognises and adapts experiences to promote the well-being of children, aiding their emotional development well.  Children develop their skills for the future successfully as they engage in activities and outings that promote all areas of their learning and development well.  The childminder has a good awareness of how young children learn and uses effective systems for the observation, assessment and planning of children's learning.

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It is not yet outstanding because

 The childminder does not always use all opportunities to fully encourage children's understanding of how numbers are used.

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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 sampled children's information and development records.

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Inspection activities

 ?The inspector checked the suitability of the childminder, including other adults living on the premises and the childminder's assistants.  ?The inspector had a tour of the premises during the inspection.

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Inspection activities

 ?The inspector spoke to the childminder, her assistant and children throughout the inspection.

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Information about the setting

The childminder registered in 2007. She lives with her partner and three children in the London Borough of Croydon. Her home is located close to parks, schools and local transport links. The childminder uses the ground floor of her home for childminding. There is a fully enclosed garden available for outdoor play that includes a self-contained playroom. The childminder works with assistants. The childminder is registered on the Early Years Register and both the compulsory and voluntary parts of the Childcare Register. She currently has seven children on roll, four of whom are in the early years age group.

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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 uses her good knowledge of the Early Years Foundation Stage to plan and provide motivating and stimulating experiences for children. She tailors activities to meet each child's needs. As a result, children are active learners and make good progress in their learning and development. Parents are encouraged to share what they know about their child, particularly when children first start attending. The childminder uses this information to help her to gain a clear picture of children's starting points and to plan to move them forward in their learning. The childminder uses effective assessments to monitor and track children's learning. This helps her to provide individual and group activities, which address children's specific learning needs.

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who attend

The childminder successfully promotes children's developing communication and language skills. For example, she encourages the children to bring toys from home so they can talk about them in the setting. The childminder encourages the children to take turns to choose books for her and her assistant to read. Children are beginning to be aware of how stories are structured in their favourite books. Children have great fun telling the story along with the childminder and her assistant. They use different voices and actions with great enthusiasm to imitate the characters. Children regularly go to the local library for story time and singing sessions. They choose their own books to share with each other in the setting and take home to share with parents. Children are beginning to recognise letters of the alphabet and some children can recognise their name in print. Overall, the childminder provides good opportunities for children to develop mathematical

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who attend

skills. For example, she uses discussions about everyday objects in the setting to help children learn about different shapes. Children are gaining good skills in solving problems as they work out how to complete puzzles. Older children are beginning to learn how to add and subtract objects. However, the childminder does not make the most of pictures, posters or labels for children to see numbers in use around the setting. The childminder uses interesting activities to help children learn about changes in the environment. For example, she uses a chart to encourage children to talk about the weather each day. Children have great fun touching ice and watching it melt. They use words such as cold and wet to describe the changes they see. The childminder successfully promotes children's learning in all areas and helps them to develop the skills they need for the future.

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

The childminder organises her home well so that children have easy access to a wide range of stimulating resources. Consequently, children develop their confidence and independence as they make their own choices about the play materials they want to play with. Children are happy and settled, and have established strong bonds with the childminder and her assistant. This helps them form secure attachments, develop positive relationships and effectively promotes their well-being. The childminder works closely with parents and shares relevant information about the children. This helps to ensure she supports children well in their move from home to the setting and they feel comfortable and secure. The childminder ensures that children take part in regular evacuation drills to help them learn to keep themselves safe. The childminder regularly praises children for their good efforts and achievements, which effectively boosts their confidence and self-

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

esteem. She reminds the children to share play materials that they bring from home. This helps children learn to be considerate towards each other and encourages them to take turns when playing.

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

The childminder provides good opportunities for physical play through well-planned indoor and outdoor activities. Children have good access to a trampoline, balls, scooters, bikes, pedal cars, a bouncy castle, swings, and a see-saw in the childminder's garden. They enjoy dancing and moving to music and action rhymes that encourage them to move in different ways. These activities encourage children to be active and help to develop their large muscles. Children are learning good hygiene practices through their daily routine. They are beginning to understand that they need to wash their hands before meal times to prevent germs. Children develop a good understanding of how to maintain their good health as they brush their teeth after meals. The childminder promotes healthy eating well. She uses a menu plan to make sure that children eat a varied diet. Children eat fresh fruit and vegetables throughout the day and enjoy a wide range of healthy meals, which

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

are freshly cooked. Children regularly prepare a fruit salad for their parents and choose fruit such as strawberries, pears, kiwi, plums and satsumas to put in it. This activity helps children develop healthy eating habits and learn skills for the future.

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provision

The childminder fulfils her responsibilities in meeting the safeguarding and welfare requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage. She provides an inclusive environment where children are able to participate fully because activities are thoughtfully adapted to meet their individual needs. The childminder carries out regular risk assessments to ensure children can play and move around in a safe environment. The childminder protects children's welfare because she has a good knowledge and understanding about safeguarding procedures. The childminder and her assistants have completed relevant training to make sure they have up-to-date child protection knowledge. The childminder shares and discusses her policies and procedures with parents and her assistants, so they understand her responsibilities and practice.

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provision

The childminder has a good understanding of the learning and development requirements. She uses educational programmes effectively to help to ensure children make good progress in their learning and development. The childminder has addressed the action and recommendations from her last inspection. This demonstrates her commitment to further improve the service she provides and outcomes for children. The childminder supervises her assistants well and ensures they understand their roles and responsibilities. She supports their professional development by encouraging them to attend training to develop their skills and practice.

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provision

The childminder establishes strong partnerships with parents. This helps the childminder ensure she is meeting each child's needs fully. The childminder has regular meetings with parents to keep them well informed about their children's achievements and well-being. The childminder encourages parents to share information about their children's learning. For example, she provides opportunities for parents to write about what their children have achieved at home. The childminder displays the information on the proud cloud wall, which she uses as a point of discussion with the children. Parents have commented that they are extremely happy with the care their children receive. They appreciate that their children are happy, secure and enjoy their time at the setting. The childminder works closely with other settings her minded children attend. This helps to maintain continuity of learning and development for each child.

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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. We re-inspect nurseries and pre-schools judged as requires improvement within 12 months of the date of 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

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Grade Judgement Description

is not meeting the safeguarding and welfare requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage. It will be monitored and inspected again within six months of the date of this inspection. Met There were no children present at the time of the inspection. The inspection judgement is that the provider continues to meet the requirements for registration. Not met There were no children present at the time of the inspection. 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 EY361447 Local authority Croydon Inspection number 815453 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 8 Total number of places 4 Number of children on roll 7

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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

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