Childminder in Croydon

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 16 April 2015 Not applicable

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This inspection: Good 2

Previous inspection: Not applicable 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 has effective systems to observe, assess and plan for children's individual needs. She monitors their progress and works with parents to promote home learning.  The childminder promotes children's communication and language very effectively, teaching new words through a wide range of activities.  The childminder creates an environment rich in print, indoors and outdoors, where children can learn about the importance of words alongside pictures.  Children develop a good understanding of why it is important to have a healthy diet and physical exercise.  The childminder has developed effective daily routines to encourage children's independence and understanding of good personal hygiene.  The childminder carries out self-evaluation of her practice, taking account of the views of parents and children to identify her strengths and weaknesses, to help drive improvement.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The organisation of snack and meal times is not fully effective in creating a positive, sociable experience. This is because seating arrangements are not ideal for children.  The childminder offers limited support for children to talk about, and consider, the lives and experiences of people different from themselves.

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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

 improve the organisation of mealtimes to create a more comfortable, sociable experience for children  offer greater encouragement for children to learn about diversity, for example, by providing positive images of different people, including disabled people.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed children play indoors and outdoors.  The inspector viewed the children's learning and development records.  The inspector observed the lunch period and personal hygiene routines.  The inspector sampled a range of documentation, including the safeguarding policy, complaints policy, risk assessment and evacuation procedure.  The inspector spoke to several parents.

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who attend. This is good

The childminder observes children closely in order to plan exciting and challenging experiences that cover the seven areas of learning, indoors and outdoors. Children have free access to a good range of resources that promote their independence. However, there are limited resources to reflect positive images of different cultures, diverse backgrounds and disability. The childminder is skilled at knowing when to join children's play. She asks questions to assess their knowledge and understanding, and promote their communication and language skills. The childminder actively promotes mathematical concepts with children. For example, counting and recognising numbers and shapes such as triangles and stars. As a result, the quality of teaching is good. Children enjoy looking at books, singing songs and rhymes. They make good progress in their listening and attention skills, ready for starting school. The childminder regularly shares children's

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who attend. This is good

development records with parents so they are informed about their progress.

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good

The childminder works closely with parents to support children's health and well-being. As a result, children are well cared for and their individual needs are met. The childminder caters for children's dietary requirements providing home-cooked, nutritious meals. However, she does not provide appropriately comfortable seating for mealtimes. The childminder is very effective in helping children understand the importance of physical activity, for example, dancing to an exercise routine. The childminder assesses the risks in the environment when walking to the local park. She teaches children about road safety and how to keep themselves safe. Children benefit from regular trips to the local centre and library to develop their social skills and confidence. This helps with their preparation for school.

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provision is good

The childminder has a good knowledge of the learning and development requirements and monitors children's progress effectively. She understands her responsibility to safeguard children well and attends child protection and paediatric first-aid training. The childminder has a good relationship with parents, sharing summaries of children's progress and using diaries to pass on daily information. In addition, she talks about the children's experiences and progress to support learning at home. The childminder uses self-evaluation to identify how she plans to improve, seeking the views of children and parents to help drive improvement. She regularly attends training to update her knowledge and practice, demonstrating a strong commitment to continually improve.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY435791 Local authority Croydon Inspection number 888802 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 2

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2011. She lives in New Addington, in the London Borough of Croydon. The childminder cares for children all year round, including during school holidays. The service is open Monday to Friday, from 8.30am until 6pm. The childminder receives funding to provide free early education for children aged two, three and four. She holds Early Years Professional Status.

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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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