Childminder EY222443

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 15 March 2016 15 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 is attentive, friendly and caring. Babies and young children form strong bonds with him and show that they feel safe, happy and secure.  The childminder effectively observes children and carries out assessments of their learning. He uses this information to plan activities to meet their individual learning needs. All children make good progress.  Partnerships with parents are effective. The childminder works with them to share information about children's achievements and interests. This supports children's secure development.  The childminder promotes good behaviour. He adapts strategies to suit children's individual needs and teaches children to respect each other.  The childminder evaluates his service to help identify areas to improve. For example, he arranges trips and outings to accommodate children's interests, support their curiosity and extend their learning.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not always track children's progress over time as precisely as possible to focus sharply on any gaps in their learning.  The childminder does not always explore ways to further support partnerships with other settings, to share a wider range of information about children's learning and development.

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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

 improve the good assessment procedures already in place, to track children's ongoing progress more rigorously  strengthen opportunities to share information with other settings to further promote consistency in children's learning and development.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed a child at play in the setting.  The inspector looked at a range of documentation, including policies and procedures, and the children's development records.  The inspector took account the views of parents.  The inspector spoke to the childminder at appropriate times during the inspection.  The inspector toured the areas of the premises that children use.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has a secure understanding of child protection, signs that would cause him concern about a child's welfare and the processes to follow. He has rigorous risk assessments in place to reduce hazards. This helps keep children safe from harm. The childminder keeps his practice up to date. For example, he completes training to improve his knowledge and skills. Overall, good procedures are in place to monitor children's progress. The childminder provides a good range of resources that reflect the children's interests and support the different areas of learning.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder effectively promotes children's learning and development. He uses the information from his observations well to plan for their next stages. The childminder supports early language skills by reinforcing relevant words and reading stories. This helps promote good communication and language. The childminder provides activities to encourage children to use their senses. For example, he places items in containers to shake and create noises for babies to listen to and mimic. The childminder understands children's interests well. For example, he arranges a visit to a dinosaur museum to promote children's curiosity and enjoyment.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder has a flexible settling-in period for children to become accustomed to him and to their new environment. He creates a homely and familiar environment where children feel comfortable. Young children develop confidence and form good relationships with others. The childminder teaches children to respect each other, work together, share and take turns. For example, an older child spends time building towers for a younger child to knock over. Children enjoy the social experience of eating together as the childminder sits with them at mealtimes. Children have daily opportunities to visit the local park to enjoy physical activities which are adapted by the childminder to suit individual needs. For example, he takes children to a playground with small apparatus to teach them how to climb higher, gradually building their confidence to use larger equipment elsewhere.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children confidently explore their surroundings and make good progress in all areas from the very start. They develop good early literacy skills. For example, they love looking at familiar books and listening to the childminder reading them. They develop well in the skills they need for the next stage in their learning and for school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY222443 Local authority Croydon Inspection number 842601 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 4 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 2

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 15 September 2010

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2002 and lives in South Norwood in the London Borough of Croydon. He operates his service on weekdays from 8am until 6pm, all year round. The childminder has a childminding 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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