Childminder EY392196

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 23 January 2017 1 October 2015

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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 provides a welcoming and well-resourced learning environment. Children show a good sense of belonging and a positive level of emotional well-being. Children make good progress.  The childminder has a good understanding of how children learn. He ensures activities are relevant to individual children's interests and needs.  The childminder encourages children's independence well. For example, children enjoy helping to prepare snack and getting ready for going into the garden by themselves.  Children are confident communicators and are well supported to extend their growing vocabulary. The childminder asks children interesting questions to encourage their thinking skills.  The childminder has successfully addressed the recommendations set at his last inspection. He effectively supports children to develop good personal care routines and learn about staying healthy.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not consistently seek detailed information about children's existing skills when they join, to build on the good partnerships with parents and plan more carefully for children's learning.  The childminder has not pursued all opportunities to enhance his professional development, to raise further his already good standards of practice.

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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

 gain more information from parents when children start, to plan more effectively for children's individual learning based on their starting points  build on professional development opportunities to raise the standard of practice to an even higher level.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed activities inside and outside and observed the quality of the childminder's interactions.  The inspector viewed how the childminder plans and assesses children's learning.  The inspector viewed a range of documentation including policies and procedures, risk assessments and evidence of the childminder's suitability checks.  The inspector took account of the written views of parents.  The inspector and the childminder discussed some of the activities provided and how these encourage children's learning.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The childminder seeks the views of parents and others when reflecting on his practice, to continually improve his provision. He discusses new legislation and initiatives with his co- childminder and their assistant. He also supports his assistant to improve her practice and achieve better outcomes for children. Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has a good understanding of the possible signs of harm and fully understands his responsibility to report any concerns about children's safety or well-being. The childminder places a good focus on keeping children safe. He successfully completes risks assessments and implements a range of policies and procedures to help protect children from harm. The childminder works with parents well, to keep them informed about their children's progress. Parents speak positively about the provision.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder regularly monitors children's progress. He plans a good range of learning experiences to further challenge their learning. For example, children enjoy dressing up and playing outdoors in an inviting play house. The childminder supports children's imagination, creativity and language development well. He teaches early mathematical ideas well during children's daily experiences. For example, he encourages children to count how many people want snack and helps children as they sing counting songs and rhymes. The childminder encourages children to learn about the world in which they live. Children confidently talk about the weather and the seasons, and the importance of keeping warm when playing outside.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder understands individual children's needs and is successful in creating a nurturing environment. Children settle quickly and form positive relationships with the childminder. He supports their emerging independence well. The childminder encourages children to do things for themselves and they enjoy helping with tasks, such as preparing snack and tidying up their toys. Children develop an understanding of adopting healthy lifestyles. For example, they enjoy being active in the garden and enjoy eating healthy meals and snacks. The childminder encourages their physical skills and overall well-being effectively. Children's behaviour is good. The childminder provides clear boundaries and gives lots of positive praise.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children make good progress from their starting points. They happily take part in different activities and are enthusiastic learners. Children are developing good communication and language skills. They have fun as they learn and are well prepared for their future learning.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY392196 Local authority Croydon Inspection number 1080278 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 2 - 8 Total number of places 12 Number of children on roll 7

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 1 October 2015

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2009. He works alongside his wife, who is also a registered childminder. He also occasionally works with an assistant. The childminder lives in the London Borough of Croydon. He offers his service Monday to Friday, from 6.30am to 6pm, for most of the year. The childminder receives funding to provide free early education for children aged two and three years. The childminder holds a relevant early years qualification at level 3.

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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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