Childminder in Croydon

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 18 July 2016 30 March 2015

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This inspection: Good 2

Previous inspection: Requires Improvement

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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 made good improvements since her last inspection. She has addressed the actions and recommendations well. The childminder is vigilant in her approach to providing a stimulating environment where children feel safe.  Children make good progress. They are happy and well settled and demonstrate that they are confident learners. The childminder's constant interactions with children provide a major contribution to their good level of understanding and speaking.  The childminder encourages parents to add to their children's assessment. She uses this information well to support her own observations to plan activities that help children learn.  Children's good health is supported well. They eat nutritious meals and the childminder makes good use of outdoor play space, such as her garden, to encourage children to actively play in the fresh air.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not always fully challenge children's thinking and ideas during activities, for example, when they look at books and interpret stories.  The childminder does not always complete assessments, such as the progress check at age two years, in a timely manner to ensure children obtain the maximum benefit from the review.

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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

 enhance children's creative thinking, for example, by encouraging them to retell stories in their own way  review the timing of children's assessments, such as the progress check at age two years, so that they can be used to make plans that will help maximise children's full potential.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector and the childminder observed children's activities and discussed the teaching and learning provided.  The inspector viewed the children's records and observed the methods of how the childminder tracked children's progress.  The inspector took account of written comments from parents.  The inspector viewed a range of documentation including policies and procedures to safeguard children.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The childminder implements good health and safety policies and maintains a well- organised, safe and homely environment. The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder knows the procedures with regard to child protection and her responsibility to implement these. She monitors children's progress effectively and plans suitable activities that support children's good progress. The childminder keeps parents regularly informed about their children's progress and how parents can support this learning at home. She works effectively with other professionals involved in the children's care and learning. This continuity significantly supports children's progress.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder provides a good range of learning experiences that interests and engages children in meaningful activities. For example, water play develops into washing windows where children develop good coordination skills and a sense of pride in their work. The wide range of good quality resources enables children to use their imagination, for example, when building tracks and bridges for trucks and cars. Children repeat activities to discover how things work and reinforce their understanding. Early literacy skills are supported well. The childminder uses letter sounds to introduce children to early reading and reinforces this during story times.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder supports children effectively to develop their independence and self-care skills, appropriate to their age and stage of development. For example, she encourages children to undress and dress themselves before water play. Children are secure and happy helping themselves to resources that enhance their play. The childminder teaches children to respect others as part of encouraging positive behaviour. Children are well mannered and polite. Children's understanding of their world is well supported. For example, they make regular trips to the library and select books about topics that interest them, such as minibeasts and looking at cloud shapes.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress in all areas of learning and are working comfortably within or beyond the range of development typical for their age. They acquire very positive attitudes and become confident learners. They use tools such as tape measures to help them understand length and size. They count frequently in everyday activities and this helps to secure their understanding of working with numbers. Children become independent in organising their play and the childminder supports them effectively in preparation for school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 124405 Local authority Croydon Inspection number 1054689 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 3 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 2

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 30 March 2015

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 1992. She lives in the London Borough of Croydon. The childminder offers care from Monday to Friday, 8am to 6pm, 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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