Childminder EY418135

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 17 February 2017 29 May 2014

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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 uses observations and assessments well, and she plans effectively to support children's development. Children enjoy a range of activities that support their learning very well.  The childminder provides good opportunities to enrich younger children's play. She encourages them to take part in games with other children to help support their social skills effectively.  The childminder takes effective steps to provide a safe and secure environment for children. She closely supervises children and ensures daily safety checks are completed to help support children's welfare.  The childminder works in close partnership with parents and other professionals to help support consistency in children's learning. All children make good progress in their learning.  The childminder helps children to understand her behaviour expectations and encourages good sharing and listening. Children's behaviour is good.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not consistently provide opportunities for children to enjoy exploratory play, to enhance their ability to experiment and explore.  The childminder does not make the most of opportunities to encourage children to manage some tasks by themselves, to extend their independence.

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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

 develop further opportunities for younger children to explore everyday objects to help extend their learning experiences  use all opportunities to help children consistently do things for themselves and develop their self-care skills even more.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed and discussed activities with the childminder and assessed the impact these had on children's learning.  The inspector spoke to the childminder and children at appropriate times throughout the inspection.  The inspector took account of parents' views expressed in written feedback.  The inspector sampled a range of the childminder's documentation, including planning documentation, training certificates and a selection of policies and procedures.  The inspector checked evidence of the suitability of all household members.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The childminder reflects on her practice and actively seeks the views of parents and children to make good improvements and enhance children's learning outcomes. She regularly updates her knowledge and skills, to help her maintain good-quality provision and develop children's learning. The childminder works closely with parents to track and monitor children's development effectively and to help her plan appropriate next steps in children's learning. Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has a thorough awareness of the signs and symptoms that may indicate that a child's welfare might be at risk. She thoroughly understands the procedures to follow to help keep children safe from harm. Parents comment very positively about the care and attention their children receive.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder understands children's interests and starting points. She plans activities to help motivate children and extend their learning well. The childminder encourages children to think and supports their language skills effectively. For example, she uses questions skilfully to help children explain their ideas. The childminder's enthusiasm encourages younger children to show an interest and curiosity in new experiences. For example, she makes games enjoyable and easily available for all children. The childminder encourages children to use instruments to help them learn about music and the sounds around them. She introduces mathematical ideas to help children become aware of number values.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder encourages children to eat healthily. She monitors what children eat to help ensure they have a good, balanced diet. The childminder supports children's well- being effectively. She clearly acknowledges children's achievements and efforts to help support their confidence. The childminder effectively supports children's personal, social and emotional development. She interacts very well with children and develops strong relationships with them. Younger children willingly approach her for comfort and reassurance.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children show that they are happy and confident. Children show sustained concentration as they play for long periods with their activities, such as role play. Children develop good imaginations, learn to count and have good body coordination. They take turns, are kind and caring, and respectful of others. All children are well prepared for the next stages in their learning.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY418135 Local authority Croydon Inspection number 1069033 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 6 Total number of places 4 Number of children on roll 2

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2010. She lives in the London Borough of Croydon. The childminder operates Monday to Saturday from 7.30am until 6.30pm, 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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