Childminder in Croydon

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 17 February 2017 24 June 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

 Children enjoy their time in the well-resourced learning environment. They are happy, settled and content. Children make good progress from their starting points.  The childminder and her assistants have a secure understanding of safeguarding practices and use these to help keep children safe. They carry out thorough risk assessments to minimise hazards to children so they can play in a safe learning environment.  Children's physical well-being is good. Children have extensive opportunities to use the large outdoor play area and enjoy taking age-appropriate risks in their physical play.  The childminder values the contributions of her assistants and the parents to identify what they feel is working well and what is not. She uses this information to help improve outcomes for children.  The childminder works closely with parents to help provide consistency in children's care and learning. For example, she speaks to parents at the end of the day to share

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This provision is good

information about children's activities and the progress children make.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not provide a wide range of opportunities to develop children's knowledge and understanding of other cultures and faiths.  On occasion, the childminder is not effective at encouraging and stimulating children to build on their curiosity and exploration skills further.

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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

 increase opportunities for children to learn about other cultures and faiths to help them appreciate diversity  improve understanding of teaching techniques to help build on children's curiosity and motivate them to learn.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities and assessed the impact this has on children's learning.  The inspector viewed all areas used for childminding.  The inspector spoke to the childminder and one of her assistants at convenient times throughout the inspection.  The inspector looked at documentation, including children's learning records and evidence of suitability for household members.  The inspector discussed how the childminder uses self-evaluation to develop her practice.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder and her assistants demonstrate a good understanding of child protection procedures. For example, they can identify any children who may be at risk of extreme views and behaviours and know how to report concerns regarding children's welfare. The childminder adheres to the required ratios and deploys her assistants well to supervise children's play. She monitors her assistants' practice effectively to help ensure that they meet all children's needs. For example, she holds weekly discussions with them to evaluate the effectiveness of the activities planned. The childminder attends regular training and puts what she learns into good use to help improve learning experiences for children. For example, through training, she has heightened her knowledge on how to encourage mathematics in the setting. The childminder monitors the progress of all children effectively to help identify those who may

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

need additional support with their learning.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder initially obtains information from parents about what their children know and can do to help her plan for what they need to learn next. Overall, she interacts well with children and supports their communication and language development. For example, she positions herself well and comments on what children are doing to help their emerging language. The childminder encourages children to acquire good writing skills ready for their next stage of learning. For example, children make marks on the wooden shed and fence, and even younger ones attempt to draw a circle. Children have opportunities throughout the day to learn about shapes, colours and sizes.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder is aware of children's different care needs and responds well to children as individuals. She encourages children to share and take turns. She ensures that her assistants follow the same behaviour management strategies to help provide consistency for the children. This helps children to understand what is expected of them and they behave well. The childminder places a strong emphasis on children's health and well- being. For instance, she provides healthy meals and uses positive discussions during play to reinforce children's growing understanding of healthy foods.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are independent and acquire good skills for their next stage of learning. For example, children form good relationships with each other. They listen well to instructions and their understanding is good. For instance, during a creative activity, children maintained good concentration as the assistant explained and demonstrated how to make a nest and eggs out of play dough.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY420832 Local authority Croydon Inspection number 1069041 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 0 - 3 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 11

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 24 June 2014

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2011. She lives in West Norwood in the London Borough of Croydon. The childminder works with two assistants, one of these is her husband. The childminder provides care from Monday to Friday, 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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