Childminder in Croydon

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 25 May 2016 Not applicable

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This inspection: Outstanding 1

Effectiveness of the leadership and management Outstanding 1

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This inspection: Outstanding 1

Quality of teaching, learning and assessment Outstanding 1

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This inspection: Outstanding 1

Personal development, behaviour and welfare Outstanding 1

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This provision is outstanding

 The childminder is committed to excellence and works extremely hard to ensure she is consistently striving for the best. Through rigorous professional development and training, she has developed an excellent knowledge and understanding of the learning and development requirements. This ensures excellent outcomes for children.  The childminder has very high expectations of all children. Her teaching is inspirational. She uses questions and commentary throughout activities to support children's language development. Children who speak English as an additional language become confident communicators. Children make excellent progress in their communication and language development.  The childminder's observations and assessments of children's progress are precise. She brings together information from parents and her own observations to devise specific and challenging next steps for children. This results in true evaluations of the rapid

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This provision is outstanding

progress children are making.  The childminder has an expert knowledge of how children like to learn. She provides a rich and motivating environment in which children flourish. Imaginative learning experiences ignite children's curiosity and love for learning.  The childminder is a highly reflective practitioner. She continually reviews her provision to enable her to identify and address priorities for improvement. She values the contributions of parents to support this and is fully committed to maintaining the highest-quality provision.  Children have endless opportunities to be independent and take responsibility for small tasks throughout their day.

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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

 build on the already excellent range of information and support given to parents to further support children's learning at home.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector viewed the areas of the house and garden used for childminding. She discussed with the childminder how she keeps these areas safe for children.  The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities indoors and outdoors and assessed the impact this has on children's learning.  The inspector held discussions with the childminder throughout the inspection. She observed the childminder's activities and interaction and evaluated these with her.  The inspector looked at relevant documentation, such as, the childminder's self- evaluation, observation and assessment records and evidence of the suitability of people living in the household.  The inspector took account of parents' views through the childminder's questionnaires and written testimonials.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is outstanding

Arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder has a highly comprehensive understanding of the signs and symptoms of abuse. She helps children develop a highly impressive knowledge of how to keep themselves safe. Children actively take part in daily risk assessments and regular fire drills. The childminder builds exceptionally positive relationships with children and parents. She is now keen to enhance relationships with parents to further support children's learning at home. She has ideas to provide home- made resource bags that parents can borrow and share with their children at home. This is another way that will further boost all parents' excellent involvement in children's ongoing learning.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is outstanding

The childminder offers children a wealth of rich learning opportunities and extends their play and learning through skilful interactions. Children read their favourite stories to the childminder which are later brought to life by the childminder's use of props and resources. The childminder consistently weaves in language and questioning, which helps develop children's mathematical skills. For example, 'How many more spoonfuls do you need?' and, 'Are you going to go over the tunnel, through it or under it?' Children who speak English as an additional language are extremely well supported. The childminder provides a narrative during play and communicates with children in their home language as well. Children are making rapid progress in their understanding and communication development.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are outstanding

Children demonstrate the very close attachments they have with the childminder. Warm and positive relationships ensure children feel safe, secure and have a real sense of belonging in the childminder's home. There is an excellent emphasis on teaching and learning, while promoting children's self-confidence and self-esteem. Children's good health is promoted very effectively through clear messages about healthy lifestyles and good hygiene practices. Children enjoy healthy, home-cooked meals which they eat around the table with the childminder. The childminder is a fantastic role model and uses praise and encouragement to support children's positive behaviour. Children are polite, have good manners and respect the childminder's decisions. Children are happy and thriving in her care.

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Outcomes for children are outstanding

The impact of the childminder's qualification is evident through children's outstanding progress. Children are enthusiastic and motivated with a real thirst for learning. Activities are an extension of children's interests and are meticulously planned to support their individual next steps in learning. The childminder's excellent understanding of supporting children to be ready for their next stage in learning is evident through her robust tracking systems. Children are working above expected levels of development and are well prepared for their future move on to school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY466889 Local authority Croydon Inspection number 1040094 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 2 - 2 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 1

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2013 and lives in Thornton Heath, Croydon. She operates all year round from 7am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder has a BA (Honours) Degree in Early Childhood Education. The childminder cares for children who speak English as an additional language.

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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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