Childminder in Croydon

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 26 January 2015 26 March 2009

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This inspection: Good 2

Previous inspection: Good 2 How well the early years provision meets the needs of the range of children who attend Good 2

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This inspection: Good 2

The contribution of the early years provision to the well-being of children Good 2

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This inspection: Good 2

The effectiveness of the leadership and management of the early years provision Good 2

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This inspection: Good 2

The setting meets legal requirements for early years settings

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This provision is good

 Children play in a bright and stimulating playroom where they can easily access their toys, supporting their curiosity and independence.  Children are developing good social and language skills because the childminder constantly converses and interacts with them.  Children enjoy delicious and nutritional snacks and meals, which help to promote a healthy lifestyle.  The childminder's professional approach to improve her provision enables her to constantly adapt her service to meet the needs of all children.  The childminder has highly effective partnerships with parents. She regularly shares information with them, which significantly helps to support their learning.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not fully extend learning opportunities at times, particularly for older children, to continuously develop their thinking and problem-solving skills.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

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

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

 extend opportunities for older children to continuously develop their thinking and problem-solving skills during activities.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector had a tour of the childminder's home and observed children playing in the playroom and during snack time.  The inspector spoke with the childminder at appropriate times throughout the inspection.  The inspector looked at children's learning records, planning documents and a selection of policies and procedures.  The inspector checked evidence of the childminder's qualifications and how she supports her assistant.  The inspector took account of the views of parents through information on parental questionnaires.

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who attend. This is good

The childminder uses her understanding of how young children learn and develop to help them make good progress. She ensures here playroom is bright in order to encourage children to explore, developing their independence. The childminder reflects children's interest in her planning to support their learning and development. For example, during the winter months, she prepares activities about snow and ice, which strengthens children's understanding of the world. Children learn new words through practical activities, such as feeling ice and making craft snowmen. They develop their literacy skills by looking at picture books and listening to stories about penguins and polar bears. The childminder supports children's learning, but does not always challenge their thinking and problem-solving skills at times, in particularly for older children. Parents have regular opportunities to contribute to their children's assessments and extend their learning at

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good

The childminder provides a very welcoming home where children are safe to explore. Children excitedly approach the childminder and her assistant for cuddles, which show they feel happy and secure. Children learn about keeping healthy by eating nutritious home-made food and they further benefit from regular exercise in the garden. Children are able to easily access the toilet, which enables them to quickly develop good hygiene skills and manage their own personal care needs. The childminder takes children on many outings within the community, which introduces them to diversity and differences in others. This helps children to develop friendships as well as increases their confidence in preparation for when they move on to school. Children behave very well. They listen carefully to the childminder's gentle reminders not to run while inside.

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provision is good

The childminder has a secure knowledge of her role to safeguard and protect children. She has completed safeguarding training and has clear procedures for herself and her assistant to follow if they have any concerns. The childminder constantly reviews her practice and makes continuous improvements through the process of self-evaluation. Parents complete questionnaires and provide constructive feedback, which the childminder effectively uses to improve her service. The childminder's good knowledge of the learning and development requirements enable her to regularly monitor children's development and learning. She shares progress checks on two-year-old children with their parents and offers support if children need additional help. The childminder works seamlessly in partnership with other professionals to meet children's individual needs. She liaises well with other settings and schools that children attend.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY245070 Local authority Croydon Inspection number 847039 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 10

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 26 March 2009

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2003. She lives with her husband and two adult children in Sanderstead, Croydon. The ground floor of the house is the main area used for childminding. There is a garden for outdoor play. The childminder works with an assistant and is registered on the Early Years Register and the compulsory and voluntary parts of the Childcare Register. There are currently 10 children on roll. The childminder holds a relevant childcare qualification at level 3. She takes children on outings to local groups and parks.

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Telephone number

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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Telephone number

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

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Telephone number

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Telephone number

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

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