Childminder EY497093

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 5 June 2018 Not applicable

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This inspection: Outstanding 1

Effectiveness of the leadership and management Outstanding 1

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This inspection: Outstanding 1

Quality of teaching, learning and assessment Outstanding 1

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This inspection: Outstanding 1

Personal development, behaviour and welfare Outstanding 1

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This provision is outstanding

 The childminder has made outstanding progress since registering as a childminder. She has completed a relevant qualification at level 3 and, through research and additional courses, implements new ideas in her passionate desire to help children achieve their full potential.  Teaching is excellent. The childminder skilfully plans and expertly adapts activities to meet children's individual needs. For example, she makes excellent use of signing and pictures to support children's successful communication, which helps them to make excellent progress in their learning and development.  Planning, observations and assessments are robust. The childminder uses every opportunity to support children's learning using precise assessments and expert knowledge. Parents and other professionals involved in the children's care are kept well informed about their children's progress and achievements.  The childminder provides children with an exceptionally stimulating, well-resourced

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This provision is outstanding

environment where children are eager to explore. The high level of care helps to nurture children's confidence, independence and healthcare 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

 continue to foster and develop even further the existing strong partnerships with parents and other agencies that provide childcare services.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector viewed all areas where children play and rest.  The inspector and the childminder jointly observed and discussed an activity.  The inspector sampled written documentation, such as children's records and information provided for parents.  The inspector interacted with the children and took account of parents' views.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is outstanding

The childminder is highly meticulous in her methods of meeting and exceeding the legal requirements to promote children's learning and protect their welfare. Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has an excellent understanding of her responsibility to safeguard children and the procedures to follow in the event of a concern. A recent safety review is effectively shared with parents. The childminder is extremely motivated and takes every opportunity to learn more. For example, training has helped her to develop new methods to support children who are learning English as an additional language. The childminder critically reflects on her practice. She cultivates the partnerships with parents and others extremely well and plans to develop this area of expertise further.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is outstanding

The childminder provides a rich range of learning experiences for children and uses highly successful teaching methods to help them to make rapid progress in their learning. For example, toddlers discover how to make patterns with paint, squeezing pipettes, which helps to strengthen their finger muscles. Older children also practise picking up small items with tweezers, which helps to prepare their progression towards writing. Younger children have fun delving into boxes full of natural resources. The childminder encourages their happy chatting while making shapes and models, such as ice-cream cones, in the sand. Older children use their imagination well. They proudly produce their creative work, such as collages from leaves and bark to make trees.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are outstanding

The childminder bonds with children extremely well and expertly personalises their care from day one. Children are drawn to the wealth of resources both indoors and outside, and learn how to keep safe. For example, outings to the woods challenge their awareness of the hazards of uneven surfaces while climbing hills. The childminder also helps children learn how to respect animals and reptiles, such as the pet tortoise, which they handle carefully. Children learn about healthy eating. For example, they grow vegetables and the childminder encourages them to taste different fruits, such as mango. The childminder teaches children vital social skills, such as sharing. Children take the lead from the childminder. She encourages positive behaviour, which is highly effective.

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Outcomes for children are outstanding

Children are highly motivated and eager to join in. They are successful learners and really enjoy their time with the childminder. Children enjoy stories and solve problems through making their own constructions. Children benefit from excellent opportunities to learn about other people, families and communities, and are extremely well equipped for the next stages in their learning and, eventually, school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY497093 Local authority Croydon Inspection number 1039341 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 2 - 4 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 5

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2016 and lives in Croydon. She operates Monday to Friday from 7am to 7pm during term time. The childminder holds a childcare qualification at 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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Telephone number

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