Childminder in Croydon

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 21 July 2017 15 September 2016

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This inspection: Good 2

Previous inspection: Requires Improvement

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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 has a good knowledge and understanding about how children learn and develop, overall. Teaching is effective. She plays alongside children, helping them to be excited to learn.  The childminder has addressed the action and recommendations raised at the last inspection to improve the quality of her practice. For example, she has revised assessments to ensure she obtains children's starting points.  Children have good opportunities to develop their independence as they use a water dispenser to pour their own drinks. This motivates children to develop their self-help skills.  The childminder is a calm and positive role model for children. She regularly praises children's efforts and achievements. This helps to promote children's confidence and self-esteem.  The childminder is committed to providing a high-quality setting and has begun to evaluate and review her work. She seeks the views of parents to support her to plan for

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not consistently provide enough opportunities to extend children's knowledge of letters and sounds to enhance their early literacy skills.  Babies do not have enough opportunities to explore a range of media and materials to encourage their creative and sensory development.

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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

 make better use of opportunities to strengthen children's understanding of letters and sounds to help extend their early pre-reading skills  extend opportunities for babies to build on their creativity and sensory development.

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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 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 areas that the childminder uses 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 the signs and symptoms that would cause her concern. She is aware of the indicators of children being drawn into situations that put them at significant risk. Since her last inspection, the childminder has revised her systems for risk assessments. For example, she now carries out robust risk assessments of the premises and outings to ensure the environment is safe and secure for children. The childminder monitors and tracks children's progress carefully. She uses assessments effectively to identify gaps in their learning and provides intervention and support to strength these areas. The childminder has a positive attitude towards her continuous professional development. For example, she attends a range of training on learning and child development. This helps to support her to understand how children learn and what she can do to increase their learning opportunities.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder creates a welcoming and interesting environment. She provides a broad range of resources for children to choose for themselves. She continually interacts and talks to them about what they are doing and introduces new words into their play. This helps to develop all children's communication and language skills. For instance, she sings lots of songs, reads books and uses good questioning to help children think for themselves. The childminder supports children's early mathematical skills well. For example, she uses mathematical language such as 'big' and 'small' and encourages children to count small numbers of objects. Children have good opportunities to explore the world around them. For instance, while in the garden children enjoy observing the snails in the vegetable patch.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children respond well to the constant care and attention the childminder provides. Younger children form secure attachments and show they are happy and settled in her home. Older children enjoy their time with their friends. The childminder gives children clear messages about the importance of healthy eating. For example, she provides healthy snacks and nutritious home-cooked meals. Children have great fun learning about where food comes from. For instance, they go fruit picking and grow their own fruits and vegetables. The childminder ensures children have good opportunities to learn about healthy lifestyles. For instance, she provides children with good opportunities to enjoy regular fresh air and exercise through accessing the garden, outings in the local community and visits to parks.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children gain the skills they need for their future learning and in readiness for school. Younger children settle well, become confident and build relationships. They develop good social skills and learn to share and take turns. For example, they enjoy developing friendships while visiting community groups and on play dates with other local childminders. Children are active learners and develop a strong sense of achievement.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY442561 Local authority Croydon Inspection number 1107795 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 7 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 6

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 15 September 2016

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2012 and lives in Thornton Heath, Surrey. The childminder offers care from Monday to Friday, 7.30am to 6pm, for most of the year.

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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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