Childminder in Croydon

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 7 February 2017 16 December 2013

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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 manages children's behaviour well. She uses a gentle, fair and consistent approach, and uses praise effectively to encourage children to behave positively.  The childminder plans well for children. She considers what they need to learn, assesses children regularly, and uses this information to provide suitable challenges for children. Children make good progress.  The childminder reviews her practice and sets goals to build ongoing improvement.  The childminder works well with parents to support children's learning. She makes sure that she keeps parents up to date on children's progress.  The childminder teaches children about different cultures to help them to learn about and respect others, for instance, by discussing and celebrating special events.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Children do not benefit from many opportunities to explore a wide range of media and materials using their senses.  The childminder does not make the most of opportunities to help children sort groups of objects.

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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

 help children experience different textures and materials to support their creative development further  make full use of opportunities to support children's early mathematical skills.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector viewed the premises with the childminder.  The inspector observed interaction between the childminder and children, and spoke with children at appropriate times.  The inspector evaluated an activity with the childminder and discussed children's progress.  The inspector looked at some documentation and held a discussion with the childminder.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has a good knowledge of the process to follow should she be concerned about a child's well-being. She has a good knowledge of the signs and symptoms of possible concern. The childminder works well to help protect children from harm. For instance, she reviews all areas of her home for hazards to minimise accidents. The childminder is committed to her professional development and has recently obtained an early years qualification at level 3. This has led to a better understanding of how children learn and develop. The childminder reviews children's progress, for instance, by checking planning and assessment regularly so that she is aware of any need for additional support.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder supports children's communication and language skills effectively. For example, she sings songs to children and teaches them new words. She teaches children good early literacy skills, for instance, by reading stories in lively tones. Children have a good understanding of how to use simple technology. They press buttons on electronic toys to hear sounds. The childminder supports children's personal and social development well. She takes children to local playgroups where they learn to mix with other children, share and take turns. The childminder provides good ways for children to practise their physical skills, for instance, by visiting the local park each day.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children have a warm, secure relationship with the childminder. She helps children to settle well by finding out about their home care routines so that she can incorporate these in her practice. The childminder helps children to become independent. She teaches them how to feed themselves and how to dress themselves. Children behave in safe ways. For example, they know the dangers of climbing on furniture, and the childminder carries out regular fire drills so children know how to leave the premises safely. Children learn to respect others and they are confident and motivated to learn.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress. They concentrate well on tasks and play purposefully. Children have good communication skills. They guide themselves independently to activities of their choice. Children follow actions in nursery songs well and learn new words. They learn effective skills for their future learning.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY421477 Local authority Croydon Inspection number 1062428 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 2 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 1

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 16 December 2013

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2011. She lives in Monk's Hill, in the London Borough of Croydon. The childminder provides care for children on each weekday from 8am to 8pm, all year round except on public bank holidays. She holds an 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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Telephone number

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