Childminder in Croydon

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 17 June 2016 2 March 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 monitors children's progress to help identify any gaps in their development early and support their next stage in learning.  The childminder completes thorough risk assessments of her home. This helps children to play safely in their surroundings.  Children are happy and enjoy their time with the childminder. They make good progress from their individual starting points.  The childminder provides regular opportunities to involve parents in their children's learning. For example, she has daily discussions and frequently shares children's development records. This supports continuity of children's learning and care.  Children develop their independence well. For instance, they squeeze paint into pots and manage their own personal needs.  The childminder helps children learn to respect and value each other's differences. For example, children celebrate different festivals.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Children are not always encouraged to think for themselves and find their own solutions to problems they encounter during play.  The childminder does not always extend her partnerships with other settings children attend to share a wider range of information, to help support their learning and progress more consistently.

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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

 increase opportunities for children to think of their own solutions to problems they encounter during play  develop further the already good partnerships with other settings children attend to share a wider range of information to help support their learning more consistently.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching and the impact this has on children's learning and development.  The inspector viewed all areas of the premises used for childminding.  The inspector viewed a range of documentation, including suitability checks and children's records.  The inspector held discussions with the childminder and spoke to children at appropriate times throughout the inspection.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has a secure understanding of the signs that would cause her concern about a child's welfare and the processes to follow. She uses the views of parents and children to help evaluate her service. She identifies training to improve her knowledge and areas of her practice she wants to develop further. The childminder completes research to help her identify ways to improve the quality of the provision and provide better outcomes for children. Children learn to keep themselves safe; for example, the childminder practises regular emergency procedures with them.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder effectively supports the development of children in her care. She acts quickly on information gained from her assessments and provides additional support to help children catch up when needed. The childminder plans activities that children enjoy and which extend their learning. She supports children to develop their physical and creative skills well. For example, they carefully used paintbrushes and sponges to design a flag. The childminder develops children's communication and language development effectively. For example, she listens carefully to their conversations and repeats sentences to them to support their understanding of how to say words. Children build confidence in their own abilities. For instance, the childminder provides them with positive praise and encouragement. She supports their personal, social and emotional development, such as talking to them about their home lives and experiences.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder provides a safe and welcoming environment. Children form secure emotional attachments and positive relationships with her. For example, the childminder visits children in their home environment to help them get to know her in a familiar environment before they start. The childminder builds children's understanding of healthy lifestyles. For instance, she talks to them about eating well and provides daily opportunities for them to be physically active. The childminder helps children learn about their local community. For example, they use public transport and visit parks, children's groups and shops.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are confident and freely explore their surroundings. They develop a strong interest in early reading, such as looking at a children's magazine and listening to the story. Children develop their mathematical skills well. For example, they start to recognise numbers on trains and use positional language, such as 'bottom' and 'top'. Children develop a range of skills that prepare them well for their future. They make progress that is typical for their age.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 124877 Local authority Croydon Inspection number 1050494 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 5 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 4

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 2 March 2010

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 1995 and lives in Purley, Surrey. She offers all-day care, Monday to Friday, throughout the year.

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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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