Childminder 124597

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 16 February 2016 14 June 2011

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This inspection: Outstanding 1

Effectiveness of the leadership and management Outstanding 1

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This inspection: Outstanding 1

Quality of teaching, learning and assessment Outstanding 1

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This inspection: Outstanding 1

Personal development, behaviour and welfare Outstanding 1

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This provision is outstanding

 The quality of teaching is exemplary. The childminder skilfully extends children's learning and consistently encourages them to think and solve problems. Children delight in working things out for themselves. All children make excellent progress in their learning from their starting points.  The partnership with parents is outstanding. The childminder uses highly effective ways to involve parents in all aspects of their children's learning. This includes working together to regularly review children's progress, and sharing their next steps in learning.  The childminder actively seeks the views of children and parents. She meticulously evaluates her provision and continuously identifies ways she can improve outcomes for the children.  Children have excellent relationships with the childminder, who is highly attentive and promotes their emotional and physical well-being extremely effectively. Children are

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This provision is outstanding

exceedingly happy in her care and behave exceptionally well.  Children show extremely high levels of independence in their learning. The childminder consistently encourages and supports children to try things in different ways. They are exceptionally willing to give things a go and are well prepared for future learning.

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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 extend the existing excellent learning opportunities, particularly for those children who learn best outside, to enrich their sensory 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 outstanding

The childminder is extremely ambitious and has high standards for the quality of care and learning she provides. She regularly undertakes new training and research, which she uses to improve her already excellent practice. For example, the childminder strengthened her understanding of planning and assessment to maintain children's excellent progress. The childminder reflects extremely closely on her setting and continually thinks about ways to further develop her overall practice and outcomes for the children. She has identified ways to build on the already excellent learning opportunities, particularly for those children who learn best outside, to develop their sensory skills even further. Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has an excellent understanding of how to deal with child protection concerns. She confidently knows how to identify and minimise risks to children effectively.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is outstanding

The childminder provides an exceptionally exciting learning environment where children are fully engaged and motivated in their play. She plans extremely stimulating and challenging activities based upon the interests and specific learning needs of each child. For example, children thoroughly enjoyed exploring the different qualities of natural materials as they investigated melting ice. The childminder is exceptionally skilled at supporting children's learning. For instance, children delight in learning the different parts of flowers, and show excellent physical skills as they carefully create their own flower collages. The childminder has an outstanding knowledge of each child's development. She uses regular and detailed observations of children's learning to precisely assess their progress.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are outstanding

Children consistently receive praise and encouragement throughout their play and take great pride in their achievements. The extremely well-planned and stimulating environment encourages children to choose and develop independence, both indoors and outdoors. For example, children confidently dress themselves for the garden and thoroughly enjoy taking ownership of tasks. Children include the childminder in their play and learn excellent social skills and respect for others. Children benefit from a wide variety of outdoor experiences, such as trips to parks for exercise and to explore nature.

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Outcomes for children are outstanding

Children make excellent progress in all areas of their learning in relation to their starting points. Children confidently recognise numbers and letters throughout their play and have a strong desire to work things out for themselves. Children are highly engaged in their play and are learning the skills they need for their future.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 124597 Local authority Croydon Inspection number 840484 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 2 - 3 Total number of places 5 Number of children on roll 2

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 14 June 2011

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 1992. She lives in Shirley, Croydon. The childminder has a childcare qualification at level 3 and cares for children between 7am and 6pm on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday, 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

procedures set out in the guidance ‘Complaints procedure: raising concerns and making complaints about Ofsted’, which is available from Ofsted’s website: www.gov.uk/government/organisations/ofsted. If you would like Ofsted to send you a copy of the guidance, please telephone 0300 123 4234, or email enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk. achieve excellence in the care of children and young people, and in education and skills for learners of all ages. It regulates and inspects childcare and children's social care, and inspects the Children and Family Court Advisory Support Service (Cafcass), schools, colleges, initial teacher training, work-based learning and skills training, adult and community learning, and education and training in prisons and other secure establishments. It assesses council children’s services, and inspects services for looked after children, safeguarding and child protection.

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Telephone number

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Telephone number

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Telephone number

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