Childminder in Croydon

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 20 October 2017 Not applicable

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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 are happy and enjoy the childminder's interactions with them. The childminder forms warm, sensitive relationships with them. She knows how to help children feel secure, while successfully supporting their emotional well-being.  The childminder teaches children about various cultures and religions to help them to learn about and respect others. For instance, by discussing and celebrating special events from around the world.  The childminder provides a safe environment for children at all times. She uses a broad range of policies to guide her practice and carries out regular risk assessments, to help her keep children very safe.  The childminder effectively evaluates her service. She identifies areas of weakness and sets targets for improvement. This helps her to develop the quality of the provision and provide better outcomes for children.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not always exchange sufficient information about children's next steps with parents, to help promote continuity in children's individual learning and development across both settings further.  The childminder does not regularly extend children's knowledge of how to evacuate the premises safely in the event of an emergency.

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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

 build on current ways of communicating with parents, to strengthen further children's learning and development between home and the setting  increase opportunities for children to learn how to keep themselves and others safe.

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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 premises that the childminder uses for childminding purposes.  The inspector viewed and took into account feedback from parents.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has a secure understanding of the signs that would cause her concern about a child's welfare and the processes to follow. She is aware of how to recognise children who may be at risk from extreme behaviours and views. Parents comment that they are happy with the service. The childminder has a positive attitude towards her continual professional development. For example, she has completed a number of child development courses to increase her understanding of the different ways that children learn and develop. This helps to have a positive impact on children's well-being and the quality of teaching. The childminder establishes good partnerships with other early years providers, where care is shared. She works closely with them to successfully address any gaps in children's learning and development.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder observes children and assesses their progress well, to develop a good understanding of their abilities, and to plan their next steps in development. She is skilled at building children's learning. For instance, she introduces different activities which support children's counting and sorting skills. The childminder provides good opportunities for children to develop their creativity. For example, she provides role-play experiences to encourage them to engage in pretend play and develop their imagination. The childminder is proactive in encouraging children's language and communication skills effectively. She asks questions and introduces new words, such as 'more', 'big', 'small' and 'little', as they play. She reads books and talks about the pictures, to support children's early reading skills.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder provides a welcoming environment in which children play and learn. For example, she keeps equipment and educational posters at a lower level for ease of access to children. The childminder has a good understanding of the varying needs of the children in her care. She uses detailed information from parents to help children settle in quickly. Children benefit from the childminder's consistent praise and encouragement. This helps to boost children's feelings of self-esteem and encourage their positive behaviour. The childminder teaches children good personal hygiene and encourages their independence. Children take part in regular outdoor activities. For example, they go on nature walks and run through the autumn leaves.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress from their starting points. They have daily opportunities to learn a wide range of skills, which help to prepare them for the next stage in their learning and their move to school. Children demonstrate perseverance and enjoy testing out their ideas. For example, they experiment with different paint and materials to effectively test their ideas. Children are motivated and join in activities with enthusiasm.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY490183 Local authority Croydon Inspection number 1023003 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 2 Total number of places 4 Number of children on roll 3

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2015 and lives in Thornton Heath, in the London Borough of Croydon. The childminder works each weekday, 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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Telephone number

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