Childminder in Croydon

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 9 September 2015 21 February 2012

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This inspection: Good 2

Effectiveness of the leadership and management Good 2

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This inspection: Good 2

Quality of teaching, learning and assessment Good 2

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This inspection: Good 2

Personal development, behaviour and welfare Good 2

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This provision is good

 The childminder is warm and caring, and children form close bonds with her. As a result, children are happy and settled. The childminder supports children to manage their behaviour. Children respond positively and behave well as they learn to play together, sharing and taking turns.  The childminder promotes children's independence very well. She consistently praises them, which raises their confidence and self-esteem.  The childminder provides a safe and secure environment in which children can play and explore confidently and safely.  The childminder has good partnerships with parents. She shares information about their children through regular discussions and her electronic children's learning journals. This encourages parents to contribute to their children's development and progress, promoting a joined-up approach to children's learning.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 There is less opportunity for the younger children to use their senses, for example, by exploring and investigating a wider range of materials and resources.

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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

 extend opportunities for the younger children to explore and investigate using their senses.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the childminder and children engaged in activities and mealtimes.  The inspector spoke to parents during the inspection and took into account their views.  The inspector looked at the childminder's policies and procedures, and children's learning journals.  The inspector spoke with the childminder at convenient times during the inspection.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder knows how to safeguard children and is fully aware of her responsibility to report any concerns. The childminder has well-written policies and procedures, which help her to promote children's well-being and safety effectively. The childminder completes thorough risk assessments and safety checks that focus well on keeping every child safe. This means that all children can move around safely and independently. The childminder has attended relevant training to keep up to date with any changes to the Early Years Foundation Stage. She meets regularly with other childminders to share good practice and ideas to benefit children's experiences. The childminder reflects well on her provision, and takes into account what parents say by gathering their feedback through questionnaires. The childminder's home is inviting and children approach the activities with confidence and ease.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder completes regular observations on the children to identify any gaps in their learning and assess their progress. She has flexible planning to follow children's interests and next steps. This enables her to successfully plan for their individual needs. Children confidently sing songs, and the younger ones enjoy moving to them. The childminder joins in enthusiastically, and helps to develop their communication and language skills effectively. The childminder provides craft activities. Children make leaf rubbings and the childminder encourages them to look at the different textures on their paper and describe the shapes within the patterns they have made. She encourages children to write their names and label their work. This supports their early literacy skills well.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children form strong relationships with the childminder. They happily show her how they can do something new, for example, putting on their shoes, showing a strong sense of achievement. The childminder praises them greatly. This successfully contributes towards children's emotional well-being. Children use the childminder's garden every day, where they are physically active, which helps to support their healthy lifestyle. The childminder encourages children to blow their own noses, making tissues accessible so that children can address their care needs independently. The childminder follows children's familiar home routines and supports the younger ones well ready for their rest.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children progress well in terms of their age and development. The range of activities and experiences support them well in readiness for school and the next steps in learning.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY241555 Local authority Croydon Inspection number 812662 Type of provision Childminder Day care type 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 21 February 2012

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2003. She lives with her child in a ground-floor maisonette in Croydon, Surrey. She provides childcare each weekday throughout the year.

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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

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Telephone number

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