Childminder in Croydon

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 5 November 2015 9 December 2011

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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 has established effective partnerships with parents and other settings that children attend to share information about children's learning.  The childminder implements an effective system for observing and assessing children's learning. Children make typical progress from their different starting points.  The childminder supports children's emotional well-being effectively, helping them settle, acknowledging their feelings and reassuring them.  The childminder supports children's growing independence as they do things for themselves. For example, she involves young children in preparing their healthy snack.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder follows children's lead in conversation but, on occasions, she does not always give children enough time to talk and think for themselves.  The childminder does not use self-evaluation as effectively as possible to identify her strengths and weaknesses. She does not always invite the views of children and parents to help her drive continuous improvement.

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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

 give children the best opportunities to increase their communication and thinking skills  include the views of parents and children in the self-evaluation process to improve outcomes for children more effectively.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector looked at a range of documentation, including children's records and the childminder's policies and procedures.  The inspector spoke to a parent and took account of their views.  The inspector observed children's play indoors.  The inspector observed children's mealtimes and personal routines.  The inspector spoke to the childminder's assistant to evaluate his knowledge of safeguarding procedures.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder clearly understands how to recognise the signs and symptoms of concern and the reporting procedures to protect children's welfare effectively. She has a range of detailed policies and procedures that she shares with parents to explain how she keeps children healthy and safe. The childminder clearly understands how to manage and minimise risks to children and provides a safe environment. The childminder identifies a programme of professional development for her and her assistant to improve the quality of teaching and outcomes for children. Partnerships with parents are good. The childminder regularly shares children's progress with parents to help them extend their children's learning and development at home.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder plans activities based on accurate assessments of children's learning. She asks questions to assess children's knowledge and understanding. The quality of teaching is good. Children make good progress in their communication and language development overall, learning new vocabulary with the childminder's tailored support. Children have sufficient time to practise and reinforce their learning. For example, the childminder encourages children to name colours, count and write letters in their creative activities. Children learn about similarities and differences as they build their understanding of the world. They find out about how people celebrate in a range of cultures, for example, for Diwali, the Hindu festival of light.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder creates a safe and welcoming environment. Children behave well. They have friendly and caring relationships with each other and learn how to share and take turns. The childminder praises positive behaviour, which boosts children's confidence and self-esteem. She helps children to become independent in managing their own personal needs. The childminder provides healthy and nutritious meals and talks to children about healthy eating. Children enjoy being active. They love to play in the garden and at the park. The childminder takes children on regular trips to local groups to meet other children and develop their social skills.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress from their starting points, which is at least typical for their age. They are beginning to develop the key skills they need for their next steps in learning and their eventual move on to school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY427595 Local authority Croydon Inspection number 823334 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Age range of children 0 - 8 Total number of places 4 Number of children on roll 2

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 9 December 2011

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2011. She lives in Coulsdon, in the London Borough of Croydon. The childminder works alongside her husband who is her assistant. Their home is close to the town centre, main-line stations and bus routes. The childminding service is open from 8am to 6pm Monday to Friday, 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

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Telephone number

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Telephone number

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Telephone number

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