Childminder in Croydon

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 7 December 2015 15 March 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 plans a range of activities based on children's interests, to promote their good progress. She makes careful assessments of their learning to plan for the next stages in their development.  The childminder has a good knowledge of how to protect children and keep them safe. For example, she has a thorough understanding of the procedure to follow if she is concerned about the welfare of a child in her care.  Children are happy in the care of the childminder and develop positive relationships with her. This effectively supports children's emotional well-being.  The childminder communicates effectively with parents and updates them regularly on the progress children make. This helps parents to support their children's learning at home.  Children gain a good level of independence relevant to their age. For example, they are competent at feeding themselves and make confident choices about the activities they

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not always ask effective questions to help children to think and develop their ideas further.  The childminder does not regularly practise evacuation of the house in case of emergency.

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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

 strengthen the use of questioning to help children develop their thinking skills further  regularly practise evacuation of the house in case of emergency.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed a range of play activities and spoke to the childminder at appropriate times.  The inspector looked at children's learning records, assessment documents and a selection of policies and procedures, and discussed self-evaluation.  The inspector checked evidence of qualifications and suitability of the childminder and other adult members of the household.  The inspector took account of the written views of parents.  The inspector viewed the rooms used by children.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The childminder is reflective in her outlook and undertakes research and training to allow her to continue to develop her provision. This supports her to maintain a good level of practice and improve outcomes for children. For example, recent training on outdoor learning has developed her understanding of how to support children to learn productively outdoors. Safeguarding is effective. Children's safety is well promoted and the childminder uses risk assessment effectively to provide a safe environment for children. She maintains effective partnerships with parents and gathers information from them to inform her assessment of their children's starting points. She shares her policies and procedures with them, to allow them to understand her role in caring for children.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

Children are motivated as they happily access a good range of resources. The childminder develops children's creative skills well. For example, they enjoyed participating in role play as they pretended to make cups of tea using a toy kettle. Children become very independent, which prepares them well for their future learning. For example, they used a dustpan and brush with confidence to sweep play snow from the floor. The childminder uses her observations of children to carefully assess their current stage of development. She checks children's progress to identify any gaps in their learning and plans effectively to close these. The childminder works well with parents and communicates regularly with them regarding their children's learning. She also shares information with other early years settings children attend, to promote a consistent approach to their care experiences.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder is kind and caring towards children and provides a welcoming environment. Children settle quickly in their chosen learning activities and the childminder effectively meets their individual needs. Children develop a good awareness of how to develop a healthy lifestyle. For example, they learn about making healthy food choices and take part in regular outdoor exercise. The childminder effectively builds children's confidence and self-esteem, and praises them as they play. She also supports children's decision-making skills well. For example, she encourages them to decide what they would like for their snack, and what activities they want to do. As a result, children demonstrate their confidence as they select their own toys to play with.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress based on their starting points and are enthusiastic and capable learners. The childminder supports them to obtain the key skills they need for their future learning. For example, they learn to count and recognise their names.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY400445 Local authority Croydon Inspection number 838450 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 6 Number of children on roll 6

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 15 March 2010

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2009. She lives in Croydon, Surrey. She has an appropriate childcare qualification and cares for children each weekday throughout the 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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Telephone number

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