Childminder in Croydon

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 17 October 2017 9 December 2014

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management Requires improvement Quality of teaching, learning and assessment Good 2

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare Requires improvement Outcomes for children Good 2

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This provision requires improvement. It is not yet good because:

 The childminder does not have appropriate arrangements to provide assistants with effective support to help raise the level of care for children to a good standard.  The childminder does not follow the manufacturer's safety guidance for the use of the trampoline. She does not ensure children use it appropriately to prevent accidents and keep children safe. This is also a breach of the Childcare Register.  The childminder does not fully encourage her assistant to provide consistency in the way children's self-help skills are supported, particularly during potty training routines.  The childminder's self-evaluation does not help her identify breaches in requirements and address all areas for improvement, to further benefit children.

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It has the following strengths

 The childminder constantly meets adult-to-child ratios and meets children's individual needs well.  The childminder and her assistant gives children lots of attention and support to foster their emotional well-being and to help them feel secure. The childminder teaches children to be respectful, share and play cooperatively with each other. Children learn to behave well.  The childminder has strong partnerships with parents. She uses observations and assessments well. She shares these with parents, who help to plan the next steps in their children's learning.  The childminder uses a good selection of toys and resources to support children's development. All children make good progress from their starting points.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

To meet the requirements of the early years foundation stage and the Childcare Register the provider must:

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Due Date

 ensure appropriate support is in place for assistants to help them become confident in their roles and responsibilities and raise the level of care provided for children 17/10/2017

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 ensure the manufacturer's safety requirements on how to use the trampoline are followed to help keep children safe. 17/10/2017

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To further improve the quality of the early years provision the provider should:

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 extend opportunities to encourage children to do more for themselves and promote their independence further  evaluate all aspects of the provision more effectively, to identify areas for development and consistently drive ongoing improvements.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching and assessed the impact this has on children's learning.  The inspector spoke with the childminder, her assistant and the children at appropriate times during the inspection.  The inspector looked at evidence of suitability checks and training, health and safety records, children's learning files, policies and procedures and self-evaluation documents.  The inspector conducted a joint observation with the childminder.  The inspector took account of the written views of parents.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management requires improvement

The childminder has addressed the recommendation from her last inspection and now provides more opportunities for children to develop their mathematical understanding. The childminder develops her knowledge and skills well. This helps to improve the learning environment and extends children's experiences. However, she does not monitor her assistant's practice enough to help identify all areas for development. For example, her assistant is not fully confident in helping to promote the quality of care practices. The childminder states that she will immediately implement further support for her assistant to improve effectiveness. The childminder's risk assessments are not fully effective. She does not follow the manufacturer's safety guidance on the use of the trampoline to help ensure children's safety. The childminder explains that children are consistently supervised and she will address the matter immediately, to reduce potential accidents. Safeguarding is

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management requires improvement

effective. The childminder understands the procedures to follow regarding concerns about a child's welfare.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder plans experiences that motivate children to learn and develop very well. She ensures younger children enjoy time to explore. For example, they use ride-on toys and observe how they move. The childminder provides interesting opportunities to support children's attention and investigation skills well. For example, children show curiosity as they operate mechanical toys. The childminder provides plenty of opportunities for children to make marks and understand print. She asks many questions and gives children the time they need to respond to support their communication and language skills. She uses different experiences to encourage children to count in the correct order to aid their mathematical skills. Parents are very satisfied with the level of support for their children.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare require improvement

The childminder provides a happy, welcoming environment for children. She interacts positively with them and promotes their confidence and self-esteem well, for example, as she acknowledges their achievements. However, at times, her assistant does not consistently support children's independence, such as during some routine activities. The childminder encourages children to follow hygiene practices and healthy lifestyles, such as through being physically active. However, she does not help them understand how to keep safe when using some equipment outside, or fully assure their safety at such times.

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Outcomes for children are good

Overall, all children gain good skills for their next stages of learning, including nursery and school. They communicate freely and persevere very well, such as while using magnets and toy cranes. Children take pleasure in leading their own play. They learn about different species, such as frogs, and what they eat. Children listen attentively and respond well to questions. They develop their early reading and writing skills well. Children are happy. They enjoy each other's company and gladly form early friendships.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY361447 Local authority Croydon Inspection number 1070913 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 10 Number of children on roll 12

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 9 December 2014

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2007. She lives in Norbury, in the London Borough of Croydon. The childminder works with assistants. The childminder is available Monday to Friday from 7.30am until 6pm all year round. She receives funding for the provision of free early education for children aged three and four years.

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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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