Childminder in Croydon

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 8 June 2017 16 April 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 develops effective relationships with parents and other professionals to help provide consistency in children's care and education, and support their move to school.  The childminder successfully uses a good range of teaching strategies to help children learn. Children make good progress in their learning from their starting points.  The childminder makes activities and experiences enjoyable through her own positive involvement. For example, she successfully makes good use of questioning children to build on their communication and language development.  The childminder works closely with parents and she effectively manages children's behaviour. She consistently praises children to help build their self-confidence.  The childminder helps children become independent learners. Children make independent choices and initiate their own play and learning.  Self-evaluation is thorough. The childminder collects the views of parents and children

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This provision is good

to identify her strengths and weaknesses and help her improve.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not obtain in-depth information from parents about their children's existing abilities to track their progress even more precisely from the start.  The childminder does not always organise toys and resources well and make the best use of the space available, to meet the individual needs of the children being cared for.

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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

 obtain more in-depth information from parents about their children's existing abilities to track their progress even more accurately right from the start  improve the organisation of toys and resources to make the most of the space available and meet the individual needs of the children being cared for.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed children's learning activities indoors and outdoors.  The inspector spoke to parents and children at appropriate times during the inspection and took account of their views.  The inspector sampled the childminder's documentation, including children's records, and the safeguarding children policy and complaints procedure.  The inspector evaluated an activity with the childminder and reviewed her systems for observation, assessment and planning.  The inspector observed children's snack time and hygiene routines.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has a good understanding of her responsibilities to protect children's welfare. She has clear procedures to report any concerns to keep children safe. The childminder is well qualified. She pays good attention to her professional development. For example, she successfully implements what she learned on a mathematical workshop and identifies other training needs. This helps support good outcomes for children. The childminder regularly exchanges information with parents. For example, she talks to parents about children's interests and informs them how they can continue their children's learning at home.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder uses her observations and accurate assessments of children to plan exciting activities for children. For example, she hides interesting objects in a tray of shredded paper for children to explore and investigate. The childminder engages children well in activities. For example, she uses positional language, such as 'up' and 'down', to help them learn new words and understand how things work. The childminder provides many opportunities for children to operate simple equipment. For instance, she encourages children to turn the page of an electronic book to make a tune. The childminder introduces early mathematics into children's play. For instance, she makes some of her own innovative resources, writing numbers on bottle tops to play with in the garden.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder develops trusting relationships with children. This helps them feel happy, valued, settled and secure. She encourages children to develop a healthy lifestyle. For example, she teaches children about eating healthily and the importance of daily exercise. The childminder helps children learn about the wider community. For example, children learn about similarities and differences during regular outings to groups, where they learn to respect the needs of others and develop good social skills. She encourages children to manage their own personal hygiene routines. For example, they wash their hands before meals and use the toilet by themselves. Risk assessment is effective.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are motivated and eager to learn. For example, they show persistence when they tackle new physical challenges, such as riding a scooter in the garden. Children develop their independence and show a good level of concentration during tasks and activities. For instance, they take the lids off a range of equipment and develop confidence in their own abilities. Children enjoy a wide range of activities to extend their literacy and mathematical skills. For example, they count to 10, learn the names of shapes and recognise numbers and letters. They develop the skills ready for school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY435791 Local authority Croydon Inspection number 1095131 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 2 - 7 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 5

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 16 April 2015

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2011. She lives in New Addington, in the London Borough of Croydon. The childminder cares for children all year round, including during school holidays. The service is open Monday to Friday from 8.30am until 6pm. The childminder is registered to receive funding to provide free early education for children aged two, three and four years. She holds early years professional status.

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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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