Stenning, Jayne

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 9 July 2015 6 February 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

 The childminder understands children's individual needs very well and nurtures positive relationships with them. As a result, children are happy, secure and confident.  The childminder uses everyday experiences to help children learn. As a result, children make good progress in relation to their starting points in all aspects of their learning.  The childminder effectively supports children's growing understanding of how to keep themselves safe. For example, children learn to apply sun cream to keep them safe in the sun.  The childminder takes excellent care to promote all aspects of health and hygiene. Children develop their self-help skills and learn to manage their own personal hygiene routines. They help in the preparation of meals which helps them develop independence.  The childminder works closely with parents, and other professionals involved in children's development, to provide continuity of care and prepare children for nursery.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not consistently plan as well for children's imaginative, creative and investigative play as she does for other areas of learning. Resources are not always presented to encourage children's independent play and learning.  The childminder does not make full use of activities to help children recognise numbers to support the next steps in their mathematical development.

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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

 enhance plans and the presentation of resources to further support children's creative, imaginative and investigative play  improve the quality of teaching during activities to support children's mathematical development.

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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 observed children's mealtimes and personal hygiene routines.  The inspector sampled a range of documentation, including children's records and the childminder's policies and procedures.  The inspector took account of the views of parents spoken to on the day and reviewed written communications from parents.

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who attend. This is good

The childminder follows children's interests and uses topics to talk to children about forthcoming events, for example, the summer holidays. Children enjoy planned activities, such as transferring water from one bowl to another, developing their early mathematical skills as they count the cups of water. Overall, the quality of teaching is good. The childminder models how to build sentences and introduces new words to promote children's communication and language. Children develop good hand-to-eye coordination, for example, when peeling off stickers and using writing materials during creative activities. The childminder responds positively to what children tell her about the marks they make. Regular exchanges of information about children's achievements and parents' positive contributions to children's assessments ensure children's learning is supported at home.

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good

The childminder's home is safe and welcoming. Children have positive relationships with the childminder and enjoy constant reassurance and praise. The childminder has a designated play room and a good selection of freely accessible resources for children to choose from, which helps them develop independence. Children have opportunities to be active and engage in physical play in the garden and at the park. The childminder meets children's individual dietary needs by providing nutritious meals and snacks. Children have friendly and caring relationships with each other. Consequently, behaviour is good. Children benefit from regular trips to local groups to develop their social skills and confidence, such as visits to the fire station, the farm and to enjoy activities at the local children's centre. As a result, children develop a good understanding of the community in which they live.

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provision is good

The childminder has a good knowledge of the learning and development requirements. She monitors children's progress based on accurate assessments of children's learning. The childminder understands her responsibility to safeguard children well. She attends child protection and first aid training to update her knowledge and skills. The childminder consistently maintains and implements her policies and procedures. She uses them to explain to parents how she plans to keep children safe and healthy. The childminder carries out risk assessments to minimise risks to children. Parents comment that their children are happy and confident. The childminder demonstrates a strong commitment to improve and belongs to a support network with other childminders to share ideas. Self- evaluation takes account of the views of children and parents to help drive improvement.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 124764 Local authority Croydon Inspection number 840490 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 3

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 6 February 2009

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 1997. She lives in the London Borough of Croydon. The childminding service is available Monday to Friday from 7.30am to 6pm during term time, and Monday to Thursday in the school holidays. The childminder receives funding for the provision of free early education for children aged two, three and four. The childminder has a relevant early years qualification at level 3.

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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

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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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