Childminder in Croydon

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 11 November 2016 3 November 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

 Since the last inspection, the childminder has improved the quality of her provision to a good standard. For example, she has a secure knowledge of child development and has detailed observation and assessment systems in place. This helps her to monitor children's learning and to plan accurately for their progress and identify areas for development.  Children make good progress from their starting points. Children access a wide range of quality resources in a well-organised environment. For example, children choose the toys they want to play with, which helps support independence, inspiration and high engagement in their self-chosen tasks.  Children behave well. They have a close trusting relationship with the childminder, who helps them to feel safe and secure.  The childminder establishes good partnerships with parents. She keeps them well informed about their children's progress in their development. She helps parents to

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This provision is good

support their children's learning at home and parents feel confident in doing so.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Occasionally, the childminder does not deliver enough information to children at the start of activities to help increase their understanding and extend their learning further.  The childminder sometimes misses opportunities to explore what children already know during planned activities.

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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

 improve the explanations given to children at the beginning of an activity to help extend their understanding and learning  build on opportunities for children to demonstrate their prior knowledge and understanding during planned activities.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching in the indoor areas and assessed the impact this has on children's learning and development.  The inspector completed a joint observation of a planned activity with the childminder.  The inspector looked at planning, children's records, assessment and tracking documentation, as well as evidence of suitability checks and a range of other documentation including policies and procedures.  The inspector spoke to a parent and took account of their views.  The inspector spoke to the childminder at appropriate times during the inspection.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The childminder continually improves her professional skills and is highly qualified. For example, she has gained suitable childcare qualifications and has attended a range of training courses. She keeps her knowledge and practice up to date, for example, through undertaking research. Safeguarding is effective. The childminder is confident in her ability to protect children and supports individual children's welfare. She has completed specialist training to make sure she understands how to support vulnerable families. This helps her to identify any children who may be at risk of harm from extreme behaviours and views. The childminder evaluates and improves her provision. For example, she has introduced well-presented picture charts to enable children to locate resources independently and extend their mathematical and early reading skills.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder creates exciting learning opportunities where children are engaged, use their imaginative skills, and experience awe and wonder. For example, during a story session, children built the castle in the story using blankets and chairs, which inspired their imagination, making learning memorable and meaningful. Children dressed in their favourite costumes of the characters while they listened to the story in a cosy corner of the castle. The childminder successfully monitors children's progress in a well-organised way. For example, she is consistent in her use of observations and assessments. She shows good awareness of how to support individual children's development. She carefully identifies their next steps in learning and includes these in future planning.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder is consistently calm and clear about her expectations for children to show consideration and mutual respect. Children learn to share and be sensitive to the needs of their friends. For example, clear procedures are in place for managing behaviour and children's behaviour is good. The childminder regularly takes children on outings and to local events where they meet other children and adults. This supports their social and physical skills and their knowledge and understanding of their local community. The childminder is perceptive to diversity and equality and gives children a positive understanding of people's similarities and differences.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children develop the skills they need in preparation for school. They are confident and skilled communicators. For example, they talk to the childminder about their favourite stories and characters and have lengthy conversations as they play independently. They settle quickly and have fun with the very good range of play and learning experiences, which are accessible, helping them to develop a strong curiosity for learning.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY338162 Local authority Croydon Inspection number 1057719 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 2 - 3 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 3

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 3 November 2015

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2006. She lives in Shirley, Croydon. The childminder cares for children between 8am and 6.30pm each weekday, 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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Telephone number

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