Childminder in Croydon

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 11 June 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 establishes warm, affectionate relationships with children. They feel safe and secure, demonstrating a strong sense of belonging.  The quality of teaching is good. The childminder actively supports children's growing ability to express themselves and promotes their learning and development.  The childminder listens to children and encourages them to make choices in their play, which means they develop their independence.  Children develop good language skills. They are articulate and confident during their play and interactions with the childminder.  The childminder encourages children to learn about healthy eating and safe practices by involving children in preparing food and creating time to discuss healthy options.  The childminder provides children with safe environments. She has effective emergency evacuation and safeguarding procedures that help to protect children's welfare.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not always provide opportunities for children to see print in the environment to enhance their early literacy.  The childminder does not always fully involve parents and other carers to find out more about children's achievements. This means that she does not always build on children's interests and learning from home and other settings to enhance their learning fully.

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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

 develop further opportunities for children to see print in the environment to enhance their early literacy  strengthen the involvement of parents and other carers to help find out about children's interests and what they know to build on their learning further.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed children's play indoors and outdoors.  The inspector carried out a joint observation with the childminder.  The inspector looked at children's records, and the childminder's policies and procedures.  The inspector observed children's meals and personal hygiene routines.  The inspector took account of the views of parents on the day of the inspection.

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who attend. This is good

The childminder provides a good range of activities to promote children's learning. She plans a hand painting activity to enable children to explore through their senses. The childminder is nearby, to offer support and makes good use of opportunities to reinforce children's language and introduce new words. As a result, the quality of teaching is good. Children listen to and enjoy rhymes by joining in with actions, and imitate words and sounds they know. The childminder extends the activity by introducing musical instruments. As a result, children maintain a focus on the activity for a good period of time. Children develop their early number and writing skills through activities designed to capture their interest and improve their fine motor skills ready for starting school. The childminder regularly exchanges information with parents about children's progress and next steps in their learning to support home learning.

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good

The childminder provides a safe and welcoming environment. Children choose from a good range of resources in all rooms that help them develop their independence. The childminder has positive relationships with the children and they enjoy her cuddles, praise and constant reassurance. She provides a cosy tent for children to rest in and look at books. Children have opportunities to be active and engage in physical play in the garden. They throw the ball to each other, which promotes their turn taking and cooperation. Children benefit from regular trips to the local park, library and toddler groups, which help to develop their social skills and confidence. The childminder talks to children about healthy eating when they help prepare their own lunch. Children develop self-help skills because the childminder encourages them to put on their own shoes and wash their hands. This prepares children well for their move to nursery.

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provision is good

The childminder has a good knowledge of the Early Years Foundation Stage requirements. She understands how to keep children safe. She has attended safeguarding and first-aid training and has clear procedures to support children's health, safety and well-being. She reviews risks in the environment regularly to keep the home safe and secure. The childminder monitors the children's progress to make sure no child falls behind. She completes and shares the progress check for two-year-old children with parents and health professionals. Parents comment that they are happy with the service they receive. The childminder self-evaluates her practice. She has recently started to display her planning to help focus on the needs of individual children so she helps them make good progress.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY415553 Local authority Croydon Inspection number 890202 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 8 Total number of places 5 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 Purley, in the London Borough of Croydon. The childminder cares for children all year round including school holidays. The childminding service is open every day from 7.30am to 6.30pm. The childminder can receive funding for free early education to children aged two, three and four.

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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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