Childminder EY331735

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 1 March 2016 1 September 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 recognises that children learn in different ways. She regularly observes and monitors children's achievements, enabling her to plan activities that successfully prepare them for their next stages in learning. Children make good progress.  The childminder understands how to promote children's health and well-being. For example, she provides nutritious meals and gives clear messages to children about hygiene, helping them to learn about staying healthy.  The childminder supports children's emotional well-being as she helps them to learn about the world around them and to respect others.  The childminder evaluates her practice and gains ideas for improving her provision, for example, by viewing online resources and networking with other childminders.  The childminder provides a welcoming environment where children safely learn through play. They are happy, confident and share warm and trusting relationships with the

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not always explore a variety of ways to further engage parents in sharing information about their children's learning and achievements at home.  Children are not always able to access a range of mark-making materials that help to encourage early writing skills.

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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

 develop further strategies for engaging parents in their children's learning within the setting and at home  increase opportunities for children to explore and use early writing materials.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector held discussions with the childminder and children at appropriate times throughout the inspection.  The inspector viewed the childminder's documents, such as children's records, policies, suitability checks and self-evaluation.  The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities indoors as well as when carrying out a joint observation with the childminder.  Parents' views were taken into account through their written comments.  The inspector looked at areas of the home and some of the resources used by children being cared for.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder keeps up to date with current legislation and has a clear understanding of procedures to follow should she have any concerns regarding a child's welfare. She has addressed the recommendations made at the last inspection, which has contributed to her maintaining her good standards. The childminder promotes children's safety at all times. For example, she points out dangers and explains how to stay safe when crossing the road, and completes risk assessments around the home.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder takes time to listen to children during activities so that she can introduce new words and provide explanations that improve their learning. For example, a diamond shape is discussed while children fit the pieces of a puzzle together. The childminder's assessment and planning are focused on children's interests and needs. She values children's ideas and plans a range of activities which help motivate them to learn. Generally, resources are well thought-out to provide a good level of challenge and to promote learning. The childminder uses the daily routine skilfully to help encourage children's understanding of numbers and colours. For example, children are asked to work out the amount of fruit that is remaining in their bowl after eating a piece. This is followed by matching the colour of the fruit with other items around the room.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder welcomes children warmly into her home. She works closely with parents to find out about their children's individual interests and routines, to help them settle and build confidence. Children's behaviour is good. The childminder is a positive role model and encourages children to be kind and use good manners. The childminder uses daily routines well to help children develop independence. For example, children are encouraged to put on their coats and shoes to go outdoors. The childminder provides children with regular daily exercise to help promote their physical development. For example, they walk to the local schools, libraries and park.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress in their learning and development. The childminder uses routines and activities well to encourage children to develop independence and key skills in readiness for the next stage in their learning. Children develop a good understanding of the similarities and differences between themselves and others. For example, they regularly access books that positively reflect differences and promote awareness.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY331735 Local authority Croydon Inspection number 834685 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 5 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 7

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 1 September 2010

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2006. She lives in South Norwood, in the London Borough of Croydon. The childminder offers care Monday to Friday.

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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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