Childminder in Croydon

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 16 February 2015 21 April 2011

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This inspection: Good 2

Previous inspection: Satisfactory 3 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

 The childminder welcomes all children into her home. She finds out as much as she can about them before they start, to ensure she can meet their individual needs.  Children have good relationships with the childminder and are happy and settled in her care.  The childminder keeps parents well-informed. She talks to them everyday to give feedback and provides regular updates about children's progress and achievements. This helps involve parents in their child's learning.  Children enjoy a wide range of interesting activities and experiences that help them make good progress in their learning.  The childminder shows a good commitment to continuous development and improvement. She reflects on her practice and is very keen to provide a good quality service.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not always organise all resources fully effectively to promote children's independence.  The childminder has not fully extended opportunities for children to investigate the natural world.

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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

 review the organisation of resources to further encourage children to select from the full range of play materials independently  extend outdoor play experiences further to include more opportunities to explore the natural world.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed children taking part in activities.  The inspector had discussions with the childminder.  The inspector looked at children's records and other relevant paperwork.  The inspector read questionnaires from parents and took account of their views.

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who attend. This is good

The childminder makes regular observations of children's achievements and uses these to plan activities based on their next steps for learning, interests and needs. She teaches children useful skills to prepare them well for the next stage of learning and eventually for school. She talks to children as they play, encourages them to learn and use new words, and listens to them carefully. This effectively promotes children's communication and language development. The childminder encourages children to count during day-to-day activities, such as when they climb the stairs or make shapes with the play dough. She provides opportunities for children to use their imagination during creative experiences. Children enjoy choosing from a wide selection of materials to make a picture and have fun getting messy with the paint. They benefit from regular outings to local parks, but the childminder has not fully extended opportunities to investigate the natural world. For

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who attend. This is good

instance, by exploring different environments, growing and caring for plants or observing things closely.

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good

The childminder is warm and caring towards the children, which supports their physical and emotional well-being. Her home is safe and welcoming. She checks the home each day and ensures safety precautions are taken as needed, for instance to restrict access to the kitchen. Children play with a good variety of toys and play materials that help the childminder to promote their learning well. However, children are not able to freely select all the resources they want to play with. This affects their independence and spontaneous play. The childminder promotes children's good health effectively. She makes sure they have daily opportunities to be active. Children learn useful self-care skills when they wash their hands before snack time and they enjoy some toast to eat.

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provision is good

The childminder has a good understanding of the requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage. She has worked hard to meet the actions set at previous inspections and improve the quality of the provision. She has completed child protection training and knows what to do if she has concerns about the welfare of a child. She monitors children's progress closely, using a tracking sheet. This helps her identify any areas where children might need additional support. She updates her skills by attending local courses and uses what she learns to improve her provision. For instance, a recent course had a positive impact on her skills in supporting children who are learning English as an additional language. Comments from parents' feedback questionnaires show they are happy with the care provided and are confident their children are safe and looked after well.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY415249 Local authority Croydon Inspection number 816439 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 8 Total number of places 4 Number of children on roll 1

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 21 April 2011

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2010. She lives in Croydon, Surrey.

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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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