Childminder EY481351

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 15 August 2016 Not applicable

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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's home is welcoming, well organised and well-resourced throughout. Children happily help themselves to high-quality resources to support their play.  The childminder has a good understanding of children's individual learning needs. She uses this knowledge, together with children's interests, to plan stimulating activities.  Children form a strong emotional attachment to the childminder who plans activities well. Children look forward to their day with anticipation. The childminder is a good role model for children's behaviour. They respond well to clear routines and boundaries, and demonstrate extremely good behaviour.  The childminder encourages children to think about their good health, for example, as they prepare fruit to eat for snack times. Children learn that water is good for them and how it also helps plants to grow.  The childminder builds strong partnerships with parents and other professionals, and

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This provision is good

the sharing of information is a key strength. Regular two-way communication helps the childminder and parents to plan activities that help children to make good progress.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not always fully extend children's ideas, especially during planned activities.  The childminder does not always build on children's awareness of mathematical ideas, such as by encouraging them to count items as they put them in a shopping basket.

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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

 provide even more opportunities for children to develop their understanding of numbers and shapes as well as drawing out their ideas more during adult-led activities  encourage children to develop their own ideas during their play, such as during adult- led activities, even further.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector looked at a range of relevant documentation and discussed policies and procedures as well as the childminder's evaluation of her progress since registration.  The inspector took account of parents' views that were recorded in the children's learning journals.  The inspector sampled children's assessment records and discussed the childminder's planning.  The inspector carried out a joint observation with the childminder and discussed the children's learning during activities.  The inspector checked evidence of the childminder's suitability and training.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The childminder follows a comprehensive range of policies and procedures. She uses these to contribute to the smooth running of her setting and to help her to keep children safe. Safeguarding arrangements are effective. She assesses the areas children use for potential hazards to help them play in safety. The childminder has an up-to-date knowledge of child protection issues. She can identify potential signs where a child is at risk and her sound procedures ensure children are safe in her care. The childminder implements good methods of monitoring her service and tracking children's progress; for example, her assessments on children clearly show their achievements. These also help her to identify gaps in children's learning and assist parents in seeking additional support. This helps ensure children meet and exceed their developmental targets.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder understands how children learn through their play. She provides interesting and stimulating resources, and adapts activities to suit children's interests and abilities. For example, children collect sticks and leaves from the forest. The childminder then reintroduces these at home to encourage children to reflect on their past experiences, such as when they built a house of twigs. Children enjoy role play, such as shopping and making cakes from moulding materials. The childminder holds conversations with children, which help their communication and language skills develop further. They regularly look at the wide selection of books available to them.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder celebrates children's achievements and gives praise and encouragement when they try new things. For example, children eagerly help the childminder to carry fruit to the table and she praises children's cutting skills, which helps raise their self-esteem. Children learn about keeping safe. For example, they understand the routine to follow to emergency evacuate the house, wear high-visibility jackets on outings and learn how to cross roads safely. The childminder acknowledges children's uniqueness and introduces diversity in many ways, such as recognising and celebrating a variety of annual festivals. This helps children learn about differences in others.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make consistently good progress, including children whose starting points are below expected levels of development. They have very positive attitudes and become confident learners. For example, they use their imaginations well and enjoy good opportunities to experiment with colour and to practise their early writing skills. Children develop good social skills. For example, they regularly attend groups, go on outings and make new friends. This helps children gain the skills they need in preparation for school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY481351 Local authority Croydon Inspection number 995352 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 4 - 4 Total number of places 4 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 registered in 2014. She lives in New Addington, in Croydon, Surrey. She operates her service all year round from 7.30am to 6pm, except for family holidays and bank holidays.

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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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