Childminder in Croydon

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 21 January 2016 22 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 and her assistant build good bonds with children and interact with them in a caring and positive way. They act as strong role models and children behave well, are happy, confident and ready to learn.  The childminder understands the importance of developing good partnerships with parents. She regularly updates parents on their children's progress and shares ideas to support their continued learning at home.  The childminder and her assistant's teaching is effective. They use successful ways to extend language development. For example, they repeat children's speech and teach new words. Children communicate well and make good progress in their learning.  The childminder reviews her provision effectively in order to improve her practice. She spends time researching good practice ideas, learning about new requirements and focuses on improving the outcomes for children.  Children thoroughly enjoy playing with a wide range of fun and challenging toys. They

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This provision is good

choose from activities that interest them and show motivation in their learning.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Children are not always given enough time to respond to questions, to think and solve problems for themselves.  Children do not always have enough opportunity to develop their independence skills, for example, during snack time routines.

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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

 increase the opportunities for children to think and solve problems for themselves  strengthen the use of routines to promote children's independence skills.

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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 that she provides. She works closely with her assistant as they evaluate their practice and identify new areas for improvement. For example, she recently improved the outdoor learning environment for younger children. The childminder provides her assistant with effective support and guidance to develop his skills and knowledge. 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 and her assistant have a good knowledge of how to keep children safe. They are aware of the procedures to follow if they have concerns about children's welfare.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder has a good understanding of how to promote children's learning and knows each child's development stage. The childminder observes children's play and highlights their achievements in learning. She monitors their progress closely and plans their next steps in learning. The childminder uses children's interests to make activities both challenging and fun. For example, she teaches children colours as they explore paint. The childminder and her assistant support the children's own ideas in play and extend their learning. For example, they encourage children to learn body parts as they play with dolls. The childminder and her assistant promote mathematical development well. For instance, children enjoy counting during play and learn about shapes. Children enjoy looking at books with the childminder and are excited to explore different buttons to press and pictures on the pages.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder provides an inviting environment and children quickly engage in play and learning. For instance, children enjoy taking their time drawing and show good early writing skills. The childminder and her assistant are kind and nurturing. Children enjoy cuddles with them and are keen for them to join in their play. Children learn to treat the childminder and each other with respect. For example, they help tidy up the toys and learn to share and play together well. The childminder helps children learn about healthy lifestyles effectively. For example, they enjoy regular outdoor play and trips to local parks.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress in their learning in relation to their starting points. They develop valuable early communication, physical and social skills. They are well motivated and ready for the next stages in their learning.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY378339 Local authority Croydon Inspection number 829558 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 3 Total number of places 12 Number of children on roll 5

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 22 November 2010

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2008. She lives in the London Borough of Croydon. The childminder has a childcare qualification at level 3 and cares for children between 8am and 6.30pm each weekday, all year.

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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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