Childminder in Croydon

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 10 November 2015 13 January 2010

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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 caring and calm. Children form positive relationships with her. Children are relaxed and happy in her care. They receive reassurance and comfort when needed and the childminder meets children's individual needs.  The childminder's quality of teaching is good. It supports children's development from an early age, especially in the areas of communication and language, physical, personal, social and emotional development. Children make good progress in their learning.  The childminder supports children's development of independence well. She gives them lots of opportunities to become independent in managing their own needs. Children's confidence and social skills develop effectively. Their outdoor activities, including in the community, broaden their experiences well.  The childminder thoughtfully provides an inviting environment for children. She plans activities to meet the children's needs and interests. Children are quickly drawn into

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This provision is good

their play and learning, and enjoy exploring a range of resources.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not make full use of ways to help parents know how they can help their children's learning at home.  The childminder does not always act in a timely way on her identified training needs to further improve her good practice.

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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

 provide every opportunity to help parents be thoroughly engaged in supporting their children's learning at home  strengthen implementation of development plans to hasten improvements to the provision.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed children at play in the childminder's home.  The inspector examined a sample of documentation and children's records.  The inspector and childminder discussed the play activities and children's learning during the inspection.  The inspector observed teaching and the impact this had on children's learning.  The inspector undertook a joint observation of children's play with the childminder.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has a good knowledge of how to keep children safe and follows her detailed policies and procedures. The childminder has a good understanding of her role and the requirements, which she implements well. She has high standards for the level of care and learning children receive. The childminder evaluates her practice well and identifies new areas for improvement. She has introduced more resources to support the youngest children's physical development. The childminder has developed effective links with other settings that children attend. She communicates with them to ensure that everyone works together to share information and to provide continuity in meeting children's care needs and promoting their progress.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder has a good understanding of each child's development. She uses regular observations and information she gathers from parents effectively. She tracks the children's progress and highlights achievements in their learning. This allows the childminder to closely monitor progress and quickly identify any gaps in development. The childminder devotes her time to playing alongside children and promoting their learning effectively. She has a good knowledge of their interests and this means she is able to provide toys that they are keen to investigate. The childminder contributes to children's good progress by encouraging them to think and to try things for themselves. Children enjoy imaginary play and exploring a wide range of resources that aid their creative development.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The children behave well and the childminder acts a good role model to them. Children learn to treat the childminder and the environment with respect. Children learn to share and they play together well. Older children find toys that they think the younger children will enjoy. Children show good levels of confidence and are motivated to explore the wide range of activities and toys provided. Children enjoy exploring buttons on pop-up toys and musical instruments. Children enjoy healthy snacks and have daily opportunities for exercise and fresh air, which promote their good health. The childminder praises children's achievements, which helps to give them the confidence to try new challenges.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress in their learning in relation to their starting points. Children are well prepared for the next stages in their learning. They gain useful personal skills. For example, older children enjoy washing their hands and putting on their shoes themselves.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY102210 Local authority Croydon Inspection number 836990 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Age range of children 1 - 3 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 3

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 13 January 2010

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2002. She lives in the London Borough of Croydon. The childminder has a childcare qualification at level 3 and cares for children between 7am and 6pm each weekday, 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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