Childminder in Croydon

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 4 December 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

 The childminder is well qualified and experienced in childcare. She makes good use of her links with her local authority and other childminders to help keep up to date and get new ideas.  The childminder provides a stimulating and welcoming environment. She offers many activities based on children's interests. Children explore freely, which supports their good independence.  The childminder builds strong partnerships with parents. She successfully shares information with them about how their children learn and their progress. She supports their continued learning at home effectively and children make good progress in their development.  The childminder helps children to learn about keeping healthy, such as through exercise and eating well-balanced meals, which she provides. Toddlers are given time to rest and regular outdoor play activities.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder is not consistent in her explanations of some adult-led activities, to help strengthen and extend children's understanding of what they are doing further.  The childminder does not offer children a wide range of opportunities to fully support their fine coordination and physical skills.

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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

 provide children with more explanations when engaging them in an activity, to further support their understanding  provide a wider range of opportunities for children to practise and develop their physical skills and finger muscles.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector viewed the areas used for childminding. She talked to the children and childminder at appropriate times throughout the inspection.  The inspector discussed with the childminder how she keeps children safe and her self- evaluation process.  The inspector sampled documentation, including evidence of suitability checks and qualifications of the childminder, and some policies and procedures.  The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities and evaluated an activity with the childminder.  The inspector took account of parents' written views by reading their comments in questionnaires and the children's learning journals.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder has a good awareness of child protection issues. She updates her knowledge and works closely with her local authority. Her policies and procedures reflect current guidance from the Local Safeguarding Children Board, including the action to take in the event of an allegation against her or a member of her family. The childminder ensures her home is safe and she continually carries out risk assessments of places she visits with the children. The childminder reviews her work well and is enthusiastic to make improvements. She has undertaken a childcare qualification and is seeking to take further training in the future.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder provides a good balance of planned, adult-led and child-led activities. For example, children benefit from regular visits to pre-school groups to socialise with other children, and they practise skills such as running, tumbling and dancing. The childminder helps children to develop their communication skills effectively. For example, she talks to them about colours and shapes as they paint and extends their vocabulary to describe what they see. The childminder makes effective use of her assessments of children's starting points and their continued learning. These clearly show children's achievements, any gaps in their learning and their next steps, which the childminder shares with parents.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children settle well into the well-resourced environment. They quickly form strong relationships with the childminder and are fond of her. In return, the childminder is calm and caring. She reassures children from the start to help build their emotional well-being and self-confidence. The childminder teaches children to keep safe. For example, when children play outside they are encouraged to use equipment with care, such as the large slide and the trampoline. The childminder gives children praise and encouragement, which supports their positive attitude and behaviour. Children are polite and learn how to share their toys with others.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are inquisitive and keen to start activities. They develop their imaginary play well, such as when making pasta and practising pouring and serving. Children enjoy activities, such as puzzles, that support their skills in problem solving. They delight in looking at books and listening to stories. Children know how to relate to other children and they learn about differences in cultures and backgrounds. They gain appropriate skills in preparation for their next stage in learning and their eventual move on to school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY491801 Local authority Croydon Inspection number 1027525 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 2 - 3 Total number of places 4 Number of children on roll 1

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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 New Addington, in the London Borough of Croydon. The childminder works flexible times on weekdays, all year round, apart from family holidays and bank holidays. She is qualified in childcare to level 3.

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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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