Childminder in Croydon

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 5 January 2016 19 July 2011

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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 Outstanding 1

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This provision is good

 The childminder participates in ongoing training to build on her good knowledge and understanding. She continuously researches information to develop her practice and keep updated with changes to legislation. This benefits children's learning and care experiences.  Parents and carers are fully involved in their children's learning and development. The childminder and parents share information effectively about children's achievements and work closely together to support children consistently so that they make good progress.  The childminder works well with other settings that children attend. She shares information about children's learning and development, and agrees strategies to help children make consistent progress.  The childminder places great emphasis on kindness, manners and thoughtfulness towards others. For instance, she teaches children through clear and enjoyable explanations, and provides an excellent role model to them. Children behave extremely

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This provision is good

well and develop an exceptional understanding of the behaviour expectations.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not always make effective use of assessment to help review and monitor the progress of groups of children that attend.

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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 build on the use of assessment to monitor groups of children's achievements so that any gaps in their progress or further learning needs are quickly identified.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed activities indoors.  The inspector had discussions with the childminder and children.  The inspector took into account the views of parents and carers.  The inspector undertook a joint observation with the childminder.  The inspector sampled a range of documentation, including children's records and the childminder's suitability checks.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. Thorough and robust risk assessments minimise possible hazards to children. The childminder has a high regard for the safety and welfare of children. For example, she ensures babies have a safe space to practise their early walking skills. The childminder evaluates her practice and provision effectively. For example, while visiting another setting, she identified children's interest in outdoor resources, and then developed similar opportunities for their learning in her garden. The childminder has a good relationship with the local school and pre-school, and she liaises closely with them to help prepare children well for school. For example, she gained information about how they teach children letter recognition and sounds to help her provide consistent support.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

Children make choices about their play from an appealing range of toys. They take part in a good range of activities that motivate and engage them effectively in learning. The childminder is skilled at involving children of all ages and abilities. For example, she recognises younger children's interest in activities and provides opportunities for them to participate alongside older children. Children enjoy sharing books with the childminder and develop their early reading skills effectively. For example, they listen well to their favourite stories and eagerly join in with the childminder while she reads books. The childminder evaluates each individual child's progress and knows children well. For example, she knows what they enjoy playing with, which helps her to plan activities that are enjoyable and promote learning for individual children.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are outstanding

Children develop excellent independence skills. For example, the childminder encourages them exceptionally well to complete tasks for themselves and offers support and help when needed. This helps children develop high levels of confidence in their abilities. Children have an excellent understanding of playing safely. For example, the childminder gives highly effective explanations to develop their understanding and awareness of how to stay safe. Children willingly share toys and encourage others to join their play. They form excellent relationships with the childminder and each other. Children settle extremely quickly. For instance, the childminder is highly conscientious in following younger children's home routines, which helps them feel exceptionally safe and secure.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress across all areas of learning in relation to their starting points. They develop effective skills, such as independence, ready for their future learning, including starting school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY244072 Local authority Croydon Inspection number 837156 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 0 - 11 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 15

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 19 July 2011

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2003. She works with a co-childminder and lives in Croydon, Surrey. The childminder has a relevant childcare qualification. Childcare is offered from 7.30am to 6pm, five days a week, all year round.

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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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