Childminder in Croydon

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 4 August 2015 Not applicable

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This inspection: Outstanding 1

Previous inspection: Not applicable How well the early years provision meets the needs of the range of children who attend Outstanding 1

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This inspection: Outstanding 1

The contribution of the early years provision to the well-being of children Outstanding 1

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This inspection: Outstanding 1

The effectiveness of the leadership and management of the early years provision Outstanding 1

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This inspection: Outstanding 1

The setting meets legal requirements for early years settings

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This provision is outstanding

 Children are highly motived to learn as the childminder involves them well in planning their own activities. She talks to children about what they would like to do and builds on their ideas very well. Children know their opinions are listened to and valued.  The childminder tracks and monitors individual children's learning precisely. She has an accurate understanding of where they are in their learning and development. As a result, she is able to identify children's individual needs quickly and offer support.  Children develop excellent communication and language skills. The childminder takes time to explain to children and extends their language well. Therefore, children communicate their needs and ideas very well.  The childminder uses the facilities in the local community really well to extend children's learning experiences and to strengthen their physical well-being even further. Children are involved in events in the local community which effectively help them to

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This provision is outstanding

understand the world around them.  Children are exceptionally well prepared for pre-school or school. Children are very confident in their own abilities and when completing tasks.  The childminder has outstanding relationships with children. They are comfortable and relaxed in her care and enjoy the childminder's positive involvement.  The childminder has excellent partnerships with parents, which promotes consistency in children's learning and well-being exceptionally well.

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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

 further strengthen children's mark-making experiences during their play.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector spoke to the childminder and children where appropriate.  The inspector observed all of the areas used for childminding.  The inspector observed activities both inside and outdoors.  The inspector viewed documents including self-evaluation forms, children's progress folders, and policies and procedures.  The inspector held a joint observation with the childminder.

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who attend. This is outstanding

The quality of teaching and activities is consistently outstanding. As a result, children make very good progress in their learning and development. The childminder encourages children's thinking skills and supports them to try things for themselves. The childminder maintains effective, open and regular communication with parents. She keeps up to date with the children's interests and events at home. The childminder uses these to plan imaginative activities for children. For example, the childminder explored children's holiday destinations so they understood what to expect when they went. Once they returned, she helped them to evaluate their experiences and make plans for their next trip. The childminder offers support and advice for parents to create excellent, high-quality care and learning experiences.

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outstanding

Children are very settled and comfortable with the childminder. She provides an inviting environment where children can freely access the inside resources and the garden. However, children have slightly less access to mark-making opportunities within their free play. Children behave exceptionally well as the childminder explains what she expects and helps them to become aware of their own safety. The childminder supports children to learn about what they can do to help others. For example, she involves them in fundraising and donating toys to others. Children gain a very good understanding of healthy eating and the benefits of fresh fruit and vegetables. They grow their own vegetables to cook and try new flavours. Children gain a sense of pride in their achievements as they are able to display their work for all to see.

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provision is outstanding

The childminder keeps children extremely safe in her care. She has a very good knowledge of safeguarding procedures and the risks to assess in her home and on outings. The childminder has a very good knowledge of the Early Years Foundation Stage requirements. She develops her ideas and activities through effective personal research. The childminder reflects on what she currently offers children and how she can strengthen their learning even further. She reads magazines and networks with other childminders and shares her very good practice. For example, she developed the range of technology she has for children to access. As a result, children are very competent in the use of computer equipment.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY442238 Local authority Croydon Inspection number 885311 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 1

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2012 and lives in the London Borough of Croydon. The childminder offers her service from 7.30am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except family holidays and bank holidays.

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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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