Childminder 124649

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 6 October 2016 3 February 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 supports children's communication and language development effectively through a range of activities. For instance, she provides a running dialogue to describe what young children are doing as they play and introduces simple words. Children make good progress in their learning and development.  The childminder effectively supports children's good health. For example, she stores and heats up meals provided by parents safely. She also encourages children's understanding of healthy eating through discussion and imaginative play with pretend food.  The childminder uses effective self-evaluation processes to review the quality of her provision and seeks the views of parents. Therefore, she is able to identify areas of strength and further development, to improve children's overall experiences.  The childminder has a good understanding of the importance of keeping children safe. For example, she carries out regular risk assessments to minimise hazards to children,

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not always make the best use of opportunities for children to engage in sensory play opportunities.  The childminder does not always gather enough information from parents about their children's abilities when they first start, or through ongoing assessments, to provide as much consistency in children's learning as possible.

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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 explore a range of media and materials to develop their sensory experiences  strengthen the good partnerships with parents even further by encouraging them to provide more information about children's skills and abilities when they first start and in ongoing assessments.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector spoke to the childminder and the children at appropriate times during the inspection.  The inspector observed the childminder's interactions with the children.  The inspector sampled a range of documentation, including policies and procedures, and children's records.  The inspector conducted a tour of the premises used for childminding purposes.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder is confident in identifying signs that may mean a child is at risk and knows the procedures to follow if she has any concerns. She constantly makes enhancements to her practice to improve outcomes for children. For example, she meets regularly with other childcare providers to share good practice, attends training and obtains advice from local authority advisors. The childminder has completed the actions and recommendations that were made at her last inspection. For example, she has revised her systems for assessments. She now completes thorough observations of children's progress and develops precise plans to meet the children's individual learning needs. Outcomes for children are good.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder provides opportunities for children to select their toys and activities, which builds their independence and decision-making skills. The childminder extends children's learning effectively. For example, when children show an interest in animals on rainy days, the childminder gets them to look through the window. Younger children squeal in delight when they see local cats and squirrels in the garden. The childminder keeps parents well informed about their children's progress, such as sharing observations and assessments. This helps to support some consistency, for example parents can reinforce their children's learning goals and next steps in development at home.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children are happy and settled. The settling-in arrangements are good. As a result, new younger children develop secure attachments with the childminder, helping to support their emotional well-being. The childminder ensures children have regular access to the outdoors where they have good opportunities to develop their physical skills in the fresh air. For instance, children have access to a well-resourced outdoor area and visit local parks. This is an improvement since the last inspection. The childminder has good expectations for children's behaviour. She sets realistic boundaries that positively support children's cooperation and good behaviour.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children make good progress from their starting points. They grow in confidence, and are happy and confident learners. For example, they enjoy visits to local playgroups where they socialise with other children. Younger children are eager to join in with the well- planned activities which help them to think and learn new skills. The childminder effectively helps children to learn the skills needed for their future learning including when they move on to school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 124649 Local authority Croydon Inspection number 1057468 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 0 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 1

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 3 February 2015

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 1981. She lives in South Norwood, in the London Borough of Croydon. The childminder operates her service on Monday to Friday, all year round.

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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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