Childminder in Croydon

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 2 December 2016 28 May 2015

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Previous inspection: Requires Improvement

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management Requires improvement Quality of teaching, learning and assessment Requires improvement Personal development, behaviour and welfare Requires improvement Outcomes for children Requires improvement

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This provision requires improvement. It is not yet good because:

 The childminder does not always obtain relevant permissions from parents.  Children are not given adequate time to respond to questions.  There are missed opportunities for children to develop independence through routine activities such as meal times.

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It has the following strengths

 Observations and assessments are regularly carried out and are accurate.  Children make typical progress from their starting points and are working within expected levels for their age.  Children's individual cultural and dietary requirements are met through healthy, home cooked meals.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

To meet the requirements of the early years foundation stage the provider must:

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Due Date

 ensure that appropriate permissions are consistently sought from parents. 16/12/2016

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Due Date

To further improve the quality of the early years provision the provider should:

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Due Date

 further extend children's communication and language by giving them adequate time to respond to questions  consider how young children can be fully involved in routine activities such as the preparation of meals and snacks.

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Inspection activities

 The inspection was carried out following concerns raised about whether the provider was meeting safeguarding and welfare requirements.  The inspector observed activities with the children.  The inspector spoke to children and the childminder at appropriate times during the day. She held a meeting with the childminder.  The inspector spoke with parents and took account of their views.  The inspector looked at children's records and assessments, the childminder's self- evaluation, evidence of training and a range of other documentation including policies and procedures.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management requires improvement

Previously, the childminder left children in the care of another childminder for a very short period without parental permission. She has since updated her understanding of this requirement and therefore, safeguarding is effective. However, the childminder’s policies and procedures have not been updated to reflect this. The childminder has a good understanding of the procedures to follow if she has concerns about a child’s welfare or if an allegation is made. She is an active member of the local childminding network and regularly undertakes training to improve her practice. The childminder has identified areas to improve and there is an action plan in place to address these. There are agreements in place with parents to manage children's behaviour appropriately. Parents state they are regularly communicated with about their child's development and their views are sought about their child and the service they receive.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment requires improvement

Children’s language development is not fully supported because the childminder does not allow children time to respond to questions. There is an appropriate range of resources for children to explore and the childminder makes use of the local community to take children to the library, toddler groups and the park. Young children enjoy activities such as water play and the childminder supports their learning by introducing mathematical concepts such as floating and numbers. She plans activities to support children with the next stage in their development. For example, the childminder uses her observation of a young child's enjoyment of using the straw during water play and gives her a straw to use to drink water from a cup. The young child also uses these newly developed skills to play the recorder and her efforts are recognised and praised by the childminder.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare require improvement

Appropriate permissions have not always been sought from parents for instance when leaving them in the care of others. The childminder responds to the needs of the children in her care, such as supporting their potty training and when they need to sleep. Children are encouraged to wash their hands, pour their own drinks and hang up their coats. However, children are not as fully involved in routine activities, such as meal times, as they could be and this hinders their progress in developing independence. The childminder shows care and warmth to children. Young children are comfortable with her and they snuggle in close to read stories together. Children learn how to be safe in the case of an emergency such as when they practice evacuation in the case of a fire. Children learn about each other and their families including by celebrating special events in their lives.

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Outcomes for children require improvement

Children do not make as much progress as they could because their language development is not fully supported. For example, there are limited opportunities for children to respond to questions. The childminder joins in and plays alongside children, supporting their learning by providing them with ample resources and introducing new concepts. Children make typical progress from their starting points and are working comfortably at the levels expected for their age.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY241282 Local authority Croydon Inspection number 1067720 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 5

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2003. She lives in the London Borough of Croydon. The childminder provides childcare all day during the week. She also provides overnight care.

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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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