Childminder, Out-of school day care in Croydon

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 4 January 2016 18 May 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

 Children make good progress and engage well in their learning and development. The childminder supports their play well and encourages their thoughts and ideas.  The childminder builds good relationships with children and gets to know them well. She praises their achievements and gives children the confidence they need for their future learning.  The childminder continues to develop and improve her knowledge. For example, she attends training, talks to other early years providers and does her own research.  Parent partnerships are good. The childminder keeps parents well informed about children's welfare and learning. They work well together to support children's learning at home and in the setting.  The childminder reviews her provision effectively to improve her practice. She identifies strengths and weaknesses, and focuses on improving outcomes for children.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 At times, the childminder does not consistently promote children's language development to the highest level. For example, sometimes, she does not model the correct words and this slightly reduces opportunities to build children's communication skills.  Children do not always have enough opportunity to see the whole range of play equipment available to them. At times, this has a minor impact on their decisions about what activities to choose and which resources to use.

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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

 continue to encourage children's language development to help further improve their good progress  review the organisation of resources and equipment to help encourage greater independence as children make choices about their play and learning.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed children and the childminder playing together.  The inspector examined a sample of documentation, including safeguarding policies and procedures, and children's records.  The inspector and childminder discussed the play activities and children's learning during the inspection and undertook a joint observation of children's play.  The inspector observed the quality of teaching and the impact this had on children's learning.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The childminder has high standards for the level of care and learning children receive, and meets their needs well. She evaluates her setting effectively and makes improvements that benefit the children. For example, she recently added stimulating educational posters that children like to learn from. Parents comment positively about the childminder's practice. They talk about how their children are happy and develop well. The childminder develops effective links with other settings that children attend. She works closely with them to share information on children's progress and development. Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has a thorough understanding of how to deal with child protection concerns. She confidently knows how to identify and minimise risks to children effectively. This contributes to maintaining children's safety and welfare.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder knows how to promote children's play positively and how to help them achieve. She provides a wide variety of learning experiences for them. Children show good motivation in their learning and spend a long time absorbed in activities. For example, children enjoy building towers with blocks and this helps develop their physical skills. The childminder encourages children to think and solve problems. For instance, she asks questions that encourage them to share their ideas when looking at stories together. The childminder promotes mathematical development well. For example, children count toys with confidence. The childminder observes children closely and assesses their development. She identifies effective next steps in their learning and plans activities to encourage good progress.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder provides a welcoming environment where children are happy and at ease. She gathers detailed information from parents and children settle quickly into her care. The childminder is caring and positive with the children, who are keen for her to join in their play. She is a good role model and children learn to treat her and others with respect. They listen to what she says. For example, when she asks the children to help tidy up the toys, they enjoy doing so. The childminder promotes a healthy lifestyle well. For example, she provides nutritious meals and children enjoy regular outdoor play, such as trips to local parks.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress from their starting points and for their age. They develop their physical and early mathematical skills well. Children are well prepared for the next stage in their learning.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY438268 Local authority Croydon Inspection number 824340 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 2 - 5 Total number of places 5 Number of children on roll 3

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2011. She lives in New Addington, Croydon. The childminder cares for children between 7am and 6pm each weekday, during term time only.

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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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