Childminder EY357596

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 20 April 2016 30 May 2012

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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 good partnerships with parents. She shares information about children's achievements and care needs and actively works with parents to engage them in their children's learning.  The childminder provides children with a wide variety of experiences that help them understand about different people and the world around them. She recognises and respects each child's learning qualities and needs.  The childminder and her assistant support children's early mathematical skills effectively. For example, children enjoy completing puzzles and become confident with numbers from a very young age.  Children's health and well-being are supported well. Children enjoy daily opportunities to be physically active and extend their learning, such as going on visits to the local lake to promote their sensory development.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Assessment and planning arrangements are not yet fully embedded to help the childminder to identify more precisely any possible gaps in children's development and their next steps in learning.  The childminder does not always explore ways to extend children's awareness that print carries meaning and develop their early literacy skills further. For example, there are limited opportunities for children to see words or written print around the provision.

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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 the existing monitoring processes even further and use this information to more precisely identify and plan for children's identified next steps in learning  extend the range of opportunities available for children to extend their early literacy skills.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector spoke to the childminder and her assistant and engaged with the children at appropriate times during the inspection.  The inspector and the childminder evaluated the effectiveness of an activity together.  The inspector viewed the environments, toys and equipment used for childminding purposes indoors.  The inspector looked at a range of documentation, including policies and procedures and the children's development records.  The inspector went on a walk with the childminder, her assistant and the children.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The childminder has a good understanding of her role and responsibility. She provides children with good-quality care and learning experiences. Successful self-evaluation helps the childminder to identify areas for improvement and she uses these to help ensure that her practice continues to evolve. For example, she regularly seeks the views of parents to help her make positive changes that develop and improve her good practice further. She keeps her knowledge up to date. For example, she attends regular training courses, such as for safeguarding, and reads extensively to keep herself current with practice and to strengthen the quality of her teaching. The childminder ensures that her assistant is aware of their role and identifies where to improve their practice. Safeguarding is effective. The childminder knows how to seek advice and the correct procedures to follow if she has concerns regarding children's welfare.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder understands how young children learn. She plans activities that children enjoy and that reflect their interests. The childminder gathers information from parents prior to children starting, to establish their starting points. She skilfully supports children's communication and language skills. She is actively involved in children's play. She takes the time to listen to what they have to say and values their ideas. The childminder provides a wide range of activities and experiences to support children to make good progress in their learning. For example, children enjoy exploring different textures and sounds with various musical instruments.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder puts the well-being of children at the centre of what she does. For example, she helps children to settle and nurtures them during their time with her. The childminder is a good role model and children behave well. She gives children clear guidance about how to behave. For example, she teaches them to share and take turns. The childminder promotes children's personal, social and emotional development successfully. She praises children's good behaviour and achievements and helps to build their confidence and self-esteem. The childminder prepares healthy and nutritious snacks for children and teaches them about staying safe and making healthy choices. The childminder increases children's awareness and appreciation of diversity. Children develop a positive view of themselves and learn to respect each other.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are curious, independent learners who have the confidence to explore and develop their own ideas. They make good progress and are well prepared for the next stage of their learning.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY357596 Local authority Croydon Inspection number 835370 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 2 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 4

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2007. She lives in South Norwood, in the London Borough of Croydon. The childminder operates her service from 8.30am until 5.30pm on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday, term time only. The childminder holds a relevant childcare qualification and works with an assistant.

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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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