Childminder EY376208

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 18 June 2018 21 July 2015

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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 gives children opportunities to socialise with others. For instance, they attend local playgroups where they learn to share and take turns. Children develop the skills they need in readiness for their future move on to nursery and school.  The childminder monitors children's progress well. She identifies areas where they need extra support and works swiftly to narrow any gaps in their learning and development. Children make good progress.  The childminder forms effective partnerships with parents. She shares information about children on a daily basis to keep them informed and involved in their children's care and learning. Parents say they are delighted with the care given to their children and comment how their children are happy and secure at the childminder's home.  Children's emotional well-being is supported well by the childminder. They are confident, behave well and display high levels of self-esteem.

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This provision is good

 The childminder evaluates her practice and provision well. She makes positive changes that benefit children. For example, she has improved the opportunities for children to observe changes in the natural world over time.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not consistently review her records and documents regarding her provision to ensure the information shared with parents is always up to date.  At times, the childminder misses opportunities to extend children's learning.

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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

 ensure that information shared with parents about the provision is up to date and relevant  make the most of opportunities as they occur to enhance children's learning to an even greater level.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the childminder interacting with the children and evaluated the impact this had on children's learning.  The inspector had discussions with the childminder about her practice and children's learning and development.  The inspector sampled documents, including children's records and other relevant documentation.  The inspector took account of parents' written comments.  The inspector had a tour of the childminder's home and discussed how the childminder keeps children safe.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has a good understanding of what to do if she is concerned about the welfare of a child. She gives high priority to maintaining a safe environment. The childminder ensures the ongoing suitability of everyone in the household to support children's safety. She regularly evaluates, monitors her practice and enhances her professional development. For instance, the childminder undertakes research, attends training and gains advice and ideas from other childminders. Since the last inspection, she has improved how she assesses children's learning. She uses observations well and plans precise next steps in learning that meet children's needs and interests. The childminder occasionally works with an assistant. She ensures that her assistant is well supported and understands the most up-to-date legislation.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder interacts competently with children and supports their learning. She provides children with exciting opportunities to solve problems. For instance, children thoroughly enjoyed playing with trains as they explored shape and space. The childminder counts with children and helps them to recognise numbers and amounts. She effectively supports children to be confident talkers. For example, she has meaningful discussions with children and asks questions. The childminder helps children to learn and understand mathematical language, such as 'up', 'down', 'bigger' and 'small'.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder is affectionate and attentive to children's individual needs. She helps children to develop their confidence and social skills and gain awareness of the world around them. For example, children share their experiences with others. The childminder encourages children to be independent. They eagerly do things for themselves, including at snack time. The childminder actively praises children for their efforts and achievements. She encourages them to lead healthy lifestyles. For example, children adopt good hygiene routines, are active and enjoy regular fresh air. Parents are happy with the level of care provided.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children achieve good outcomes and develop the skills they need for future learning. They are confident and motivated to learn. Children concentrate for long periods and become absorbed in play. They explore simple forms of technology and find out how things work, such as resources with buttons. Children have good communication skills and hold long conversations with adults. They play happily and share resources. Children make choices and decisions about their play. They learn to share and understand people's similarities and differences.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY376208 Local authority Croydon Inspection number 1130198 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 2 - 7 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 4

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 21 July 2015

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2008. She lives in Addiscombe, in the London Borough of Croydon. The childminder operates her service on weekdays from 8am to 6.30pm. The childminder occasionally works with an assistant. The childminder has a childcare qualification 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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