Childminder in Croydon

Inspection date 30 October 2018 Previous inspection date 7 March 2016

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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 has formed close bonds with the children in her care. She is warm and affectionate. This helps children to feel safe and secure in her environment. n The childminder provides activities that motivate children and that they enjoy. She monitors children's learning and accurately plans to support the individual child to help them develop. All children achieve good outcomes in their learning. n Children learn about making healthy choices through effective daily routines. For example, the childminder ensures they are active inside and outside, and enjoy daily trips in the local community to places of interest. n The childminder builds strong partnerships with parents. She regularly shares details of children's progress and involves parents in identifying next steps in children's learning to provide effective support for children, for example, potty training. n The childminder shows good commitment to her ongoing professional development

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The provision is good

and improving her practice and provision. For instance, she attends training and carries out her own research to improve children's experiences.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

n At times, the childminder does not make full use of opportunities as they arise to help enhance children's ability to sort, learn about different shapes and patterns to help extend their mathematical understanding. n Partnerships with other early years settings that children also attend are not robust to help enhance continuity in children's care and 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

n use opportunities more effectively to help extend children's mathematical skills to an even higher level n build stronger partnerships with other early years providers who contribute to children's care and learning to help provide greater levels of continuity.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

Inspection activities n The inspector had discussions with the childminder relating to her practice. n The inspector looked at areas of the premises used for childminding and sampled relevant documentation. n The inspector observed the childminder's practice and the learning opportunities she provides for children. n The inspector had discussions with the childminder about activities provided and how they benefit children's learning. n The inspector took into consideration written feedback from parents.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has a clear understanding of her role and responsibilities to promote children's welfare. This includes how to respond in the event of a child protection concern. The childminder completes robust risk assessments of all outings and activities, inside and outside, to help children play safely. She uses her self- evaluation effectively to focus on her strengths and priorities for improvement. For example, since her last inspection, she has improved the range of opportunities for children to make marks and support their early writing skills. She consistently supports children to make choices and enhance their learning. All children make good progress. Parents' written views are positive. They state that the childminder works well with their children and has a caring approach.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder uses her good teaching skills and positive interactions to keep children interested and challenged in their play. She gives particular attention to using different ways to develop children's listening and attention skills. For example, the childminder continually engages children in meaningful dialog as they share books. This encourages children to concentrate and respond with their own words. She effectively helps children to use different instruments and learn about sounds as they sing favourite nursery rhymes and songs. The childminder provides opportunities for children to explore and develop their imagination well. For example, they use a range of tools to make different items from play dough. The childminder uses information from observations and assessments well. She plans interesting, challenging and engaging experiences to help children progress effectively from their starting points.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder effectively supports children's good behaviour. She uses clear explanations and guidance about their actions, which helps children develop important skills for future learning and in forming relationships. The childminder praises children frequently to develop their confidence and self-esteem. She helps children understand how to keep themselves safe from relevant risks. For instance, the childminder completes regular fire drills with the children and reminds them to tidy up once they have finished so they do not trip and hurt themselves. The childminder helps children understand and develop healthy habits, such as good hygiene.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children have good attitudes towards learning. They are confident, independent and enjoy playing and exploring. They learn a good range of skills that prepares them for the next stage in life and their education. For example, they develop early reading, writing and counting skills. Children are curious and benefit from outings away from the home. For example, they visit local woods and enjoy experimenting with what they find. Children play well together. They share, listen and take turns well. Children are respectful of each other and the childminder. They learn to socialise with others at different groups and learn to cooperate.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY284063 Local authority Croydon Inspection number 10062359 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 1 - 5 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 4 Date of previous inspection 7 March 2016

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2005. She lives in Sanderstead, in the London Borough of Croydon. She is available for work Tuesday to Thursday from 7.30am until 6pm. She has a relevant childcare qualification at level 3.

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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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