Childminder in Croydon

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 10 December 2015 10 November 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 works in partnership with other professionals, where they share the care of children, to meet children's individual learning and care needs.  The childminder evaluates her practice effectively and plans for improvement. She identifies her strengths and areas for development, and gathers the views of children and parents to help her drive improvement.  The childminder completes observations to help her make accurate assessments of children's learning. She uses this information to monitor their progress and identify any gaps. She shares her plans with parents to support children's learning at home.  Children settle well and form appropriate bonds and emotional attachments with the childminder.  The childminder promotes children's independence and their understanding of good personal hygiene. Children build confidence in their ability to do things for themselves.  The childminder promotes children's awareness of others. For example, she displays

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This provision is good

photographs of the children's families and explores a range of religious festivals.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder misses some opportunities to gather information fully from parents about their children's abilities on entry to obtain a much clearer picture of their needs.  At times, the childminder does not make the best use of all opportunities to encourage children to express their ideas further, for example, during creative activities.

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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

 develop ways to gather further information from parents about their children's abilities on entry to establish their next steps more rapidly  continue to encourage children to express their ideas fully, in particular to extend their imaginative skills and creativity.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector read the childminder's self-evaluation and improvement plans.  The inspector spoke to several parents on the day of the inspection and took their views into account.  The inspector observed children engaged in activities indoors.  The inspector discussed with the childminder her processes for observation, assessment and planning to support children's progress.  The inspector sampled a range of documentation, including the childminder's safeguarding policy, the complaints procedure and records of attendance.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder shares her policies and procedures with parents to explain how she keeps children healthy and safe. She effectively implements her safeguarding policy to help protect children and knows who to contact if she has any concerns about a child in her care. She carries out risk assessments and identifies aspects of the environment to check on a regular basis to reduce any potential hazards. The childminder values her professional development, for example, she regularly attends training to improve the quality of teaching. The childminder exchanges information with parents about their children's care, learning and development, and finds out about their interests at home.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder provides a good range of activities for children, which she captures, for example, through photographs in children's learning records and displays in the setting. She plans activities, such as making Christmas cards, for children to give their parents. The childminder effectively promotes children's language and communication skills. For example, she provides running commentary of what children are doing, reads books, and repeats sounds and words. The childminder makes the most of opportunities to develop children's mathematical awareness, such as through number names. She provides a range of tools and equipment for children to manipulate and develop their hand-to-eye coordination to support their early writing skills. For example, children scoop out coloured rice into a bowl and use a rolling pin and cutters with the dough.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children enjoy listening to stories when they arrive and settle in quickly. They choose from a range of accessible toys and equipment that cover all the areas of learning. The childminder understands the importance of promoting a healthy lifestyle. For example, children enjoy exploring the garden and going for walks through the woods to reach the park. The childminder teaches children about road safety, such as during outings in the local community. Children learn about healthy eating. For example, they visit the shops and help in the preparation of healthy and nutritious meals, which supports their growing independence. Children cooperate well during activities, and learn how to share and take turns.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make typical progress for their age and stage of development. They are beginning to learn the key skills they need for their eventual move on to school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 124592 Local authority Croydon Inspection number 840483 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 2 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 5

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 10 November 2010

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 1996. She lives in South Croydon, in the London Borough of Croydon. The childminder operates Monday to Friday, from 7.30am to 6.30pm. She provides free early education for children aged two, three and four years. The childminder holds a relevant early years qualification at level 3.

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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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