Childminder in Croydon

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 9 February 2016 16 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 provides a welcoming environment for children where they easily choose from a good range of resources and play materials.  The childminder successfully promotes children's emotional and physical well-being. For example, she is sensitive to children's individual needs and routines, and plans the day to meet these well.  Children enjoy taking part in a wide variety of stimulating activities and experiences based on their interests and needs. They make good progress in their learning.  The childminder has good relationships with parents and keeps them well informed. For example, she talks to them every day and uses a contact book for younger children.  The childminder constantly reflects on her practice and makes changes to improve the quality of the provision. For example, she has developed the outdoor play space to create a stimulating learning environment that offers children new challenges.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not share as much information as she could with other early years settings that children attend, to ensure a consistent approach.  Systems for gathering the views of parents as part of the self-evaluation process are not fully developed.

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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 systems for sharing information about children's progress and development with the other early years settings that they attend  extend the involvement of parents in helping to identify areas for improvement, as part of the ongoing monitoring and evaluation of the provision.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed children taking part in activities with the childminder.  The inspector had discussions with the childminder about her practice and about children's learning and development.  The inspector sampled paperwork, including children's records, and policies and procedures.  The inspector looked around the areas of the childminder's home used by children.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has completed a child protection course and keeps her knowledge up to date. She knows what to do if she has concerns about a child's welfare. She keeps all of the paperwork required for childminding. Records are well organised and up to date. The childminder makes good use of links with other childminders and online resources to keep up with changes and get new ideas. She is motivated to continually develop her skills. For example, she has completed a childcare qualification since her last inspection, which has helped her review many areas of practice. The childminder closely monitors children's progress to identify any gaps in their learning.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder gets to know the children well. For example, she gathers detailed information from parents about children's interests, achievements and needs before they start. She plans activities carefully so that all children can take part. For example, younger children enjoyed finding animals in a tray of straw while older children constructed farm buildings. The childminder provides gentle guidance and support while encouraging children to try things for themselves. For example, she gave children time to work out how the pieces of the house fitted together. She supports children's language and communication development effectively. For example, she talks to children as they play, encourages conversations and introduces new words. Children have great fun playing outdoors in the treehouse and practising their physical skills on the slide.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children are happy and settled in the childminder's care. They quickly grow in confidence and independence. For example, they help themselves to toys and put on their own shoes. The childminder has a warm, caring approach and acts as a good role model. For example, she reminds children of the rules and expectations, and encourages children to think about other people's feelings. Children behave well, learn to share and take turns. The childminder supervises children closely. She makes thorough risk assessments of her home, garden and any outings, so children can play safely. She helps children learn the skills they need to keep themselves safe. For example, they understand that it is dangerous to run inside and they take part in regular fire drills.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children make good progress in their learning, based on their starting points. They learn a variety of useful skills that help prepare them effectively for the next stage of their learning and for school. The childminder provides sensitive support where needed, so that any gaps in their learning quickly close.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY268465 Local authority Croydon Inspection number 833324 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 5

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 16 November 2010

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Telephone number

The childminder registered 2003. She lives in Coulsdon, within the London Borough of Croydon. The childminder cares for children each weekday throughout the year. She holds a relevant childcare 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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