Childminder EY407972

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 25 October 2017 16 May 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

 The childminder offers a welcoming, well-organised environment for children. They can easily choose from a good variety of resources. The childminder checks her home thoroughly each day to help make sure children can play safely.  Children are happy and settled. They have good relationships with the childminder and her assistant. The childminder is sensitive to their individual needs and effectively supports their emotional and physical well-being.  The childminder plans and provides a wide range of interesting activities for children, based on a good understanding of their interests and needs. Children join in eagerly and make good progress in their development from their starting points.  There are positive relationships with parents. The childminder keeps them well informed and successfully involves them in their child's learning. For instance, she offers suggestions for activities to continue at home.

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This provision is good

 The childminder reflects on what she does and is motivated to improve. For instance, since the previous inspection she has further extended how she supports children's mathematical development.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The next steps that the childminder identifies for children's learning are not always precise and specific enough to help children make the best possible progress.  The childminder has not fully established rigorous, highly effective systems for the supervision and performance management of her assistants.

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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

 further develop the use of observations of children, to identify precise and focused next steps for their learning and to help them make the best possible progress in their development  strengthen the arrangements for supporting and monitoring the performance of assistants and encouraging the development of their knowledge and skills.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed children taking part in activities with the childminder and her assistant, and assessed the impact this has on children's learning.  The inspector had discussions with the childminder and her assistant about their practice and children's learning and development.  The inspector looked around the areas of the home used by children.  The inspector sampled paperwork, including children's learning journals.  The inspector read questionnaires and comments from parents and took account of their views.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has a good understanding of how to recognise and report any concerns about a child's welfare, to help promote their well-being. She makes sure any assistants are suitable for their role and ensures they are familiar with her policies and procedures. The childminder effectively keeps up to date with childcare practice, for instance, through links with other childminders, subscribing to relevant publications and using online resources. She makes good use of any courses she attends to improve her practice and develop her knowledge and skills. For instance, a recent course has helped the childminder to develop her skills in supporting children's early language and literacy skills.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder gets to know children well. She observes them closely, and accurately identifies any areas where they are doing well and where to offer more support. The childminder supports children's language and communication skills well. For instance, she listens to young children carefully and introduces new words. The childminder and her assistant build on children's interests effectively. For example, children were delighted to make their own masks after listening to a story about a lion. The childminder makes activities enjoyable and children are eager to take part. For instance, they sing loudly to songs and enthusiastically move their bodies to join in with the actions.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder and her assistant are warm and caring. They are good role models and offer children gentle reassurance and praise. Children learn to value one another, for instance, when they share experiences from home or find out about different people and communities. They behave well and show care and concern for their friends. The childminder is vigilant about supervising children at all times. She teaches children useful skills and knowledge to help keep them safe. For example, young children learn how to get down from the big chairs safely and take part in regular fire drills so they know what to do in an emergency. Children play outside every day and enjoy the fresh air and exercise.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are confident and independent. They choose what they want to do and young children competently squeeze out the glue for their picture. They are sociable and get along well together, learning to take turns. Older children willingly share their play dough to make sure everyone has enough and enjoy taking responsibility for simple tasks. Children develop strong communication skills and remember the words to their favourite songs. Young children develop good physical skills. For example, they enjoy practising climbing up onto a big chair. They show an interest in books and become absorbed in their play. They quickly develop the skills they need for their future learning and for the move to school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY407972 Local authority Croydon Inspection number 1068990 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 12 Number of children on roll 3

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2010. She lives in Purley, in the London Borough of Croydon. She cares for children from 7am to 7pm each weekday throughout the year. She holds a relevant childcare qualification at level 3 and is a qualified teacher. The childminder works with an assistant.

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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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