Childminder EY448005

Inspection date 30 August 2018 Previous inspection date 22 October 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 The childminder provides a wide range of stimulating learning opportunities that children are confident to explore independently. For example, babies make choices about what they want to play with next. Children make good progress in their learning and development. n Partnerships with local schools are well established. The childminder shares information consistently with parents and teachers, promoting continuity in support for children. n The childminder displays children's artwork in her home and offers a positive, home- from-home experience. For instance, even the youngest children make their own place mats. This helps children to feel valued. n Children enjoy exploring the outdoor space and extend their physical development. They get plenty of fresh air and exercise. For example, they explore the local woods and parks and visit soft-play areas with the childminder. n The childminder has a good understanding of children's emotional and physical needs

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The provision is good

and meets them well. Children confidently approach the childminder when they need to receive comfort.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

n The childminder does not make the most of every opportunity to continue her professional development, to help raise her teaching practice to an even higher level. n The childminder does not consistently use her assessments as well as possible to plan precisely for children's learning and monitor their progress.

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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 explore further professional development opportunities to help raise the quality of teaching and children's experiences to an even higher level n strengthen the use of assessment to plan more precisely for children's learning and monitor their development, to help them make the best possible progress.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

Inspection activities n The inspector took account of the views of children and parents through discussions and reviewing written responses to surveys organised by the childminder. n The inspector spoke with the childminder during the inspection and carried out a joint observation. She discussed the quality of teaching and learning with the childminder. n The inspector looked at areas of the premises used for childminding. n The inspector observed children engaged in activities and the childminder's interaction with them. n The inspector viewed documentation, including children's records and policies and procedures.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has a good awareness of her role and responsibility to keep children safe. She ensures that parents have a good understanding of procedures and confidently share information from home. This contributes towards children's safety and welfare. The childminder reflects on her practice and provision and identifies relevant areas for further development. She takes account of the views of parents and children. For instance, she regularly gathers feedback through questionnaires. She uses the information to create a 'wish list' with the children. The childminder is highly motivated and continues to further enhance the learning environment for children within her care. She has worked with the children to develop the outdoor play area, creating opportunities to extend their learning. For instance, children painted tyres and filled them with earth to experiment with planting and

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder knows the children she cares for well. She provides a wide range of activities that supports their interests and developmental needs effectively. All children concentrate for sustained periods during activities with their peers. For instance, even the very young children join in the large floor-sized game of snakes and ladders. They take turns to throw the inflatable dice and move their counter along the board. The childminder supports children's communication and language development well. Children are very articulate and enjoy using their wide vocabulary to share their thoughts and ideas. For example, they enthusiastically share stories about the fruit and vegetables they have successfully grown. The childminder makes good use of opportunities for children to develop their literacy and writing skills.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children are happy and settled in the childminder's care. Children are very caring towards their peers. Even the youngest children comfort others when they are a little upset. Children are encouraged to manage their feelings and develop their social skills. For example, during group games and activities, they learn to share resources, take turns and behave well. Children are gaining confidence and independence. Both children and parents comment that they enjoy the healthy menu. Children manage mealtimes enthusiastically as the childminder encourages them effectively to use mathematical concepts to prepare meals, such as counting in seconds and minutes to see how long something will take to cook. Older children engage in self-chosen play and help one another to clear away after messy activities.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress from their starting points. From a young age, they enjoy and engage well in their learning. Older children are confident in making choices and decisions. They are developing the skills and knowledge needed for the next stages in their learning and eventual move on to school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY448005 Local authority Croydon Inspection number 10060272 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 6 Date of previous inspection 22 October 2015

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The childminder registered in 2012. She lives in New Addington, within the London Borough of Croydon. She cares for children each weekday throughout the year.

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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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