Childminder in Croydon

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 7 March 2016 10 January 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 Good 2

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This provision is good

 The childminder has effective partnerships with parents. She shares children's learning and development with them in a number of ways. This flexibility helps to provide consistency in planning for children's care and next steps in learning.  The childminder effectively evaluates and reflects on her practice. This helps her to identify ways and take steps to improve outcomes for children.  The childminder builds caring relationships with the children in her care. She gives them affection and praise which help to build their self-esteem. Children are confident and happy in her care.  Children's behaviour is good. The childminder agrees behaviour management strategies with parents to manage children's behaviour consistently.  Children are developing good communication and language skills. They make good progress and are prepared well for their next stage of their learning.  The childminder tracks children's development carefully and is able to identify any gaps

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This provision is good

in their learning. She quickly puts plans in place to ensure that each child makes good progress in all areas.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not always help children to make independent choices about the activities they want to do.  The childminder does not consistently help children to build on their 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

 encourage children to make more choices about the activities that they want to participate in, to build on their independence  provide more opportunities for children to practise their early writing skills.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed interactions between the childminder and children.  The inspector conducted a joint observation with the childminder.  The inspector sampled documentation, including planning, children's development records and policies and procedures.  The inspector took into account the written and views of parents.  The childminder gave the inspector a tour of the premises.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The childminder supports and encourages parents to share information about activities that they undertake at home for children to continue their learning. For example, after a child became interested in playdough, the childminder shared the recipe, including interesting additions such as scents and porridge oats. The childminder has a good relationship with other early years providers that children attend. They work well together to promote children's learning and care. For example, they worked together on an agreed behaviour policy. The childminder considers the children's views when evaluating her setting. For example, when children expressed a desire for more role play equipment, the childminder bought the resources after children had identified them in a catalogue. The childminder is aware of what to look out for if she has a concern about a child's welfare and has effective procedures to follow. Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

attended various training courses which have had a positive impact on her practice. For example, a safeguarding course improved her knowledge of how to keep children safe.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

Children develop good communication and language skills. The childminder uses a variety of ways to support them. For example, she repeats words back to children and adds new ones to extend their vocabulary. She knows each child well and adapts her practice to suit their needs. For example, she engages younger children by using gestures and props, and asks questions such as, 'What do you think will happen next?' to older children. She prepares children well for school. For example, she begins to sound out words for letter recognition.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children's behaviour is very good. They learn to share, take turns and respect differences. The childminder is a good role model. She teaches children to be aware of risk and their own personal safety. For example, she talks about road safety and children have an awareness of the danger of moving vehicles. Children have opportunities to be active in a number of ways. For example, they go on trips to the park, soft play areas and walk in the woods. Children develop good social skills. The childminder takes them to a variety of groups where they meet and play with other children.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children have a close attachment with the childminder and are confident and articulate. They learn skills that help them get ready for school. For example, they learn personal care skills, such as using the toilet and putting coats and shoes on. Children recognise numbers and are beginning to understand mathematical language, such as 'more' .

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY284063 Local authority Croydon Inspection number 826843 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 6 Number of children on roll 3

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 10 January 2011

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2005. She lives in Croydon and is open from 7.30am to 5.30pm on weekdays. She has 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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