Childminder in Croydon

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 16 July 2015 20 October 2009

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Previous inspection: Good 2 How well the early years provision meets the needs of the range of children who attend Requires improvement The contribution of the early years provision to the well-being of children Requires improvement The effectiveness of the leadership and management of the early years provision Requires improvement The setting does not meet legal requirements for early years settings

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This provision requires improvement. It is not yet good because:

 The childminder does not always teach children about how to keep safe so they understand how to move around safely.  The childminder does not fully meet the health and safety requirements. She does not always maintain good hygiene routines in the kitchen or the play areas. Therefore, the childminder does not fully promote children's good health. Although she has some risk assessments, they do not identify all potential risks to children.  The childminder does not organise some resources well. This means children cannot always make independent choices.  The childminder does not provide younger children with easy access to a range of creative and writing materials. Therefore, young children have limited opportunities to practise early literacy skills and explore art and design.

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It has the following strengths

 Children make suitable progress in their learning; they are happy, content and confident in the childminder's care.  The childminder is caring and enthusiastic and supports children's communication and social skills well.  The childminder is committed to offering an inclusive service and works closely with other professionals and support services to help children with special educational needs and/or disabilities.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

To meet the requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage the provider must:

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

 teach children how to keep safe when moving around  ensure that food preparation and play areas are clean and hygienic so children remain healthy and safe  ensure risk assessments of the premises identify potential hazards and how these will be removed or minimised.

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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

 review the organisation of resources so children can choose toys and equipment independently when appropriate  provide a variety of creative and writing materials to promote younger children's creativity and early writing skills.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

To meet the requirements of the Childcare Register the provider must:

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

 ensure that the premises used for the purpose of childcare are clean and hygienic (compulsory part of the Childcare Register)  ensure that all necessary measures are taken to minimise any risks to the health and safety of children (compulsory part of the Childcare Register).  ensure that the premises used for the purpose of childcare are clean and hygienic (voluntary part of the Childcare Register)  ensure that all necessary measures are taken to minimise any risks to the health and safety of children (voluntary part of the Childcare Register).

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed children's play indoors and outdoors.  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 written communications from parents and considered their views.  The inspector read and discussed the childminder's self-evaluation of her practice.

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who attend. This requires improvement

Overall, the childminder provides a suitable range of activities to promote children's learning. Children enjoy a threading activity, which helps to develop their coordination and challenges their physical skills. The childminder sings rhymes and asks questions to extend children's vocabulary, and she helps them build sentences. She introduces activities to promote children's mathematical skills. They name and sort animals into pairs, and learn about size. The childminder uses her observations well to identify the children's next steps and plans activities to make learning progressive. However, she does not organise the resources well to promote children's early writing and creativity. The childminder regularly exchanges information with parents about their children's achievements. This provides a shared approach to promote children's learning at the setting and at home. Overall, the childminder builds on children's learning, which means they gain skills to prepare them for

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requires improvement

The childminder provides a wide range of toys and resources. However, she does not organise these well so that children can make independent choices. The childminder plays alongside children to help them understand how to share and take turns. She praises positive behaviour, which boosts their self-esteem. Although the childminder teaches children about the importance of washing their hands, she does not follow good hygiene practices. For example, some areas of her home are not clean and hygienic. Children help to cut up fruit, which promotes their self-help skills and understanding of healthy food. Children benefit from regular exercise, including trips to the park. They go to toddler groups where they develop their social skills and confidence. The childminder uses these outings to teach children about road safety.

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provision requires improvement

The childminder has suitable knowledge of the learning and development requirements and children make progress from their starting points. She knows how to recognise signs of abuse and neglect and how to report concerns to protect children's welfare. However, she does not always maintain good hygiene routines or identify all potential risks to children. The childminder has attended training to develop her knowledge on a wide range of childcare issues. This has a positive impact on the quality of teaching. For example, she uses her knowledge from a literacy workshop to help children learn the names and sounds of letters. The childminder reflects on her practice to plan improvement and seeks the views of children. However, she has not identified some areas for improvement, such as health and safety.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 124356 Local authority Croydon Inspection number 840472 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 20 October 2009

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 1997. She lives in Shirley, in the London Borough of Croydon. The childminding service is open from Monday to Friday, 8am to 6pm, all year round. She drops off and collects children from other local childcare provision and schools. The childminder has an early years qualification at level 3. She also holds a British Sign Language qualification at level 2.

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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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