Childminder in Croydon

Inspection date 2 August 2018 Previous inspection date 16 February 2015

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This inspection: Good 2

Previous inspection: Good 2 Effectiveness of leadership and management Good 2 Quality of teaching, learning and assessment Good 2 Personal development, behaviour and welfare Good 2 Outcomes for children Good 2

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The provision is good

n Children have secure relationships with the childminder and their peers. This helps them feel safe and settle well. n The childminder has high expectations for children's learning. She plans interesting activities for all children to enjoy. n Children of all abilities make good progress from their individual starting points. The childminder plans activities to support their future learning. n Children are extremely well behaved. They share, take turns and play well together. Children enjoy working together on projects and throughout the daily routine. They express a great deal of achievement at the end of tasks. n The childminder effectively helps children to develop their communication and language skills.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

n At times, the childminder does not give children consistent opportunities to extend their learning fully through activities and daily routines. n Although the childminder has systems in place for observation and assessment, she misses some opportunities to consistently plan or share identified next steps in children's learning with parents.

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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

n make better use of opportunities to extend children's learning further through activities and daily routines n ensure children's next steps are planned effectively and shared with parents.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

Inspection activities n The inspector spoke with children during the inspection to gain their views. n The inspector took into account the views of parents through reading the written feedback provided. n The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities and assessed the impact on children's learning. n The inspector carried out a joint observation with the childminder and observed interactions between children and the childminder as she engaged with them.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

The childminder understands the procedures to follow and has a clear understanding of how to keep children safe. Safeguarding is effective. She has high expectations for her practice. For example, she uses her self-evaluation to accurately highlight areas of development. She effectively applies training she has gained from courses to improve the outcomes for children in her care. The childminder actively promotes equality, diversity, tolerance and respect through her daily routines and working alongside other professionals. She shares information with parents and the school to ensure children have smooth transitions.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

Overall, the childminder has a secure knowledge and understanding of how to promote children's learning and what they can achieve. The quality of teaching and learning is good. She provides a wide range of resources and opportunities for children to learn about people, communities and the world through outdoor activities and planned events. For example, she brings clothes from home and encourages children to dress in traditional costumes during festivals. She guides children to lead their play activities and spontaneously responds to children's learning needs. For example, children extend their imaginary play and move chairs to make a 'tram' for everyone to ride in. The childminder promotes children's communication and language skills in a meaningful way.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder provides a stimulating and welcoming environment. Children are motivated, interested and have secure attachments. They confidently and independently lead their play and manage tasks during the daily routines. The childminder provides balanced and healthy snacks. For example, very young children share out the bowls during snack time. Children enjoy healthy eating and engage positively during mealtimes together. Parents are encouraged to be involved in their children's care. For example, the childminder uses a daily diary to encourage parents to give feedback. The childminder gives clear messages to children about their personal care, such as encouraging children to brush their teeth.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are active learners and enjoy a wide range of resources. They are very imaginative, creative and have good communication and language skills. Children communicate well and confidently plan activities and share their ideas. Children, including those who need extra support, make good progress. They learn about their local environment and recall their experiences from visits and outings. Children learn the skills they need for their next stages in learning or their move to school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY415249 Local authority Croydon Inspection number 10060269 Type of provision Childminder

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Registers

Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Day care type Childminder Age range of children 0 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 2 Date of previous inspection 16 February 2015

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2010. She lives in Croydon, Surrey. She operates all year round, from 7.30am to 6pm from Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays.

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Registers

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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