Childminder in Croydon

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 24 August 2015 25 June 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 monitors children's progress competently. This enables her to identify children's individual learning needs and plan challenging activities that help them make good progress and prepares them for school.  The childminder interacts effectively with children and promotes their communication skills well. This includes children who learn English as an additional language.  The childminder is kind and caring. As a result, children settle quickly and form strong emotional bonds with the childminder.  The childminder gives high priority to keeping children safe. She identifies and minimises hazards effectively. This means that children can move around safely and independently in the child-friendly space.  The childminder works effectively with parents. She keeps them well informed about children's progress and involves them in the learning and assessment process.  The childminder has a realistic view of her strengths. She competently identifies areas

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This provision is good

for development to improve children's learning experiences and well-being.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not consistently provide opportunities for children to strengthen their creative skills.  The childminder does not always provide a wide range of objects and materials for all children to explore using their senses.

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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

 increase opportunities for children to be creative and express their imagination using different media and materials  extend children's sensory skills further by increasing the opportunities for them to explore different textures and natural objects.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed activities indoors.  The inspector discussed childcare practices with the childminder.  The inspector sampled children's learning records and other relevant documentation.  The inspector looked at the childminder's self-evaluation form.

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who attend. This is good

Children make themselves at home when they arrive. They show good levels of independence when they find their favourite toys. Children make choices from the low- level storage cupboards. This means they can initiate their own play. The childminder joins in children's play and extends their learning and language skills competently. Young children show good understanding when they follow the childminder's simple instructions. The childminder repeats and reinforces words and numbers with children. She counts with children and this helps strengthen children's increasing mathematical skills. Children develop good coordination because the childminder shows them how to handle toys. Children solve problems and develop a strong sense of size and space when they fit things together. They develop a love of reading when they look at books with the childminder.

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good

The childminder promotes children's health and well-being competently. She teaches children good personal hygiene routines. Children enjoy healthy snacks and plenty of exercise outdoors. This contributes to their good health and helps strengthen their understanding of healthy lifestyles. The childminder teaches children how to manage their behaviour. As a result, children behave well and develop good social skills. The childminder praises children's achievements and this encourages children to have a go and try new skills. Children are confident and happy. They show they feel safe and secure. The childminder successfully teaches children about safety. This results in children developing a good understanding of how to manage risks and stay safe.

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provision is good

Following a recent career break, the childminder updated her knowledge of how to implement the requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage successfully. She maintains all the required documentation that helps promote and safeguard children's welfare. The childminder has a good understanding of what to do if she has a child protection concern. Since the last inspection, the childminder gained a childcare qualification and attended a variety of courses that have increased her knowledge and skills. She makes good use of her training to evaluate her practices and make improvements to her childcare setting. For example, following training she improved her assessment process. This is enabling her to plan more effectively to meet children's individual needs. The childminder increased her understanding of good food hygiene practices. This is helping the childminder promote children's good health further.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY300189 Local authority Croydon Inspection number 1016154 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 25 June 2009

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2004. She has a childcare qualification at level 3. The childminder lives in Thornton Heath, Surrey. She offers care six days a week, all year round.

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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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