Childminder in Croydon

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 18 July 2017 4 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 make good progress and engage well in their learning. The childminder supports children's play well and encourages their thoughts and ideas.  Children enjoy a wide range of interesting activities and experiences, overall, which the childminder plans based on their age and needs.  The childminder is a good role model as she teaches children to listen, share, take turns and behave well. Children are given clear guidance about her expectations for behaviour.  The childminder has taken effective action to address the areas for improvement reported at the last inspection. For example, she has developed the outdoor area to provide a more print-rich environment that helps encourage children's literacy skills.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not consistently gather enough information from parents about their children's abilities when they first start, or through ongoing assessments, to provide as much consistency in children's learning as possible.  At times, the childminder is not creative in planning activities to build upon younger children's existing physical development while in the outdoor area.

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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

 strengthen the good partnerships with parents even further and encourage them to provide more information about children's skills and abilities when they first start and in ongoing assessments  improve the quality of planning for younger children's physical development outdoors.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector spoke to the childminder and the children at appropriate times during the inspection.  The inspector observed the childminder's, co-childminder's and assistant's interactions with the children.  The inspector sampled a range of documentation, including policies and procedures and children's records.  The inspector conducted a tour of the premises used for childminding purposes.  The inspector viewed, and took into account, written feedback from parents.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder knows what to do if she has a concern about a child in her care. She uses her childcare experience well to provide interesting and stimulating activities for children. The childminder takes the lead in compiling assessments and monitoring and reviewing children's progress. However, she does seek the views of her childminding colleagues to feed into individual children's assessments. This helps to promote consistency in children's care and learning. Although the childminder has not attended many courses, she accesses material online and reads books on child development. She shares the knowledge gained with her colleagues. This helps to support her assistant's continual professional development and improve the quality of her practice. The childminder evaluates her provision and takes account of the views of parents. She identifies strengths and areas to develop to drive improvement further.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder listens and talks to children and uses these discussions to extend their vocabulary, promoting their good use of language. For example, while making dough she asks the children questions to encourage them to express their thoughts about the texture of the flour and dough on their hands. Children draw and make marks using a variety of resources, all helping to develop their early writing skills. Younger children enjoy looking at books and listening to stories. As children play, the childminder is skilful in promoting mathematical concepts. For instance, children are helped to learn about volume and capacity as they fill, pour and empty containers in the water tray.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder promotes healthy lifestyles for children effectively. They benefit from eating a variety of nutritious meals and snacks which includes fresh fruits and vegetables daily. The childminder also ensures children benefit from regular exercise to help promote their physical well-being. For instance, they enjoy plenty of fresh air and exercise outdoors daily. Children have direct access to the enclosed garden which is well equipped with various resources to support most areas of learning, overall. Children have a good understanding of keeping safe. For instance, the childminder teaches children the dangers of throwing sand to help prevent eye injuries. The childminder manages children's behaviour effectively and they behave well. Overall, the childminder has formed effective partnerships with parents, with whom she works closely, to support children's care needs consistently.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are progressing well. They learn to count with confidence and are beginning to identify a range of colours. Children enjoy expressing themselves creatively. They make play dough and use a wide range of tools and materials to mould the dough. Children concentrate well and develop good attitudes for learning. They gain good skills for later use in school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY365350 Local authority Croydon Inspection number 1068858 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 8 Total number of places 12 Number of children on roll 7

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2007. She lives in South Norwood, in the London Borough of Croydon. The childminder operates her service Monday to Friday, all year round, from 7am to 6.30pm. The childminder works with a co-childminder and an assistant. The childminder holds a level 3 childcare qualification.

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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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