Childminder EY501040

Inspection date 29 October 2018 Previous inspection date Not applicable

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This inspection: Good 2

Previous inspection: Not applicable 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 is skilled at following children's lead. For example, she uses opportunities during child-initiated activities to extend their learning well. They show good levels of motivation and enthusiasm to learn. Children make good progress. n Children develop warm and nurturing relationships with the childminder and their friends. They feel safe and secure in their environment and enjoy engaging the childminder in their play and conversation. n The childminder carries out rigorous risk assessments of all areas used by the children. She checks the environment daily and takes effective steps to reduce hazards, to help minimise risks for children, so that they play in safety. n The childminder is committed to her professional development to improve outcomes for children. For example, she attends a range of training on child development and self- assessment. She recently completed training on assessments to help her track the

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The provision is good

learning needs of individual children more effectively.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

n The childminder, at times, does not make the most of planned activities so that they provide good levels of challenge for all children and meet the aims and objectives of learning. n Children do not have rich and varied opportunities to explore and learn about technology and how things work.

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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 enhance the planning of adult-led activities, so they are more sharply focused on children's individual learning goals and provide good levels of challenge for all children, to help them make rapid progress n develop further the opportunities for children to experience and explore technology to learn about how things work.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

Inspection activities n The inspector spoke to the childminder and the children at appropriate times during the inspection. n The inspector observed the childminder's interactions with the children. n The inspector sampled a range of documentation, including policies and procedures, and children's records. n The inspector conducted a tour of the areas that the childminder uses for childminding purposes. n The inspector viewed and took into account written feedback from parents.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder understands the correct reporting procedures if she is concerned about children's welfare. She continuously increases her knowledge of child protection by completing training, to update her on latest changes within the early years guidance. The childminder successfully evaluates her strengths and identifies areas for improvement, to promote positive outcomes for children. For instance, she has plans to expand her childminding provision to her outhouse in the garden. She gathers feedback from parents to further help her drive continual improvements. Parent feedback shows they are happy with the service and say that it is specific to their children's needs.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder plans a good range of activities indoors and outside that the children enjoy taking part in. For example, they enjoy being creative and use building materials to make a range of models. The childminder is effective in supporting children's early language skills. For instance, she continually asks children what, how and why questions to encourage their communication and critical-thinking skills. She allows them plenty of time to think and respond to her questions and comments. The childminder regularly monitors the progress children make and plans effectively for what they need to learn next. She develops effective partnerships with parents. The childminder regularly shares information about children's learning and encourages parents to share the learning from home, to promote continuity in children's learning.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder teaches children about being healthy and promotes their physical well- being well. For example, children have daily opportunities to gain fresh air and exercise in the childminder's garden and on outings in the local community. They have healthy, balanced meals and snacks throughout the day. The childminder is exceptionally consistent and positive in the management of children's behaviour. This helps children develop a very clear understanding of what is acceptable and what is not. The childminder supports children to learn how to manage risks safely in her home and during outings. For instance, they learn that it is not safe to walk around with scissors in their hands.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress in relation to their starting points. Their independence and self-care skills are fostered well at mealtimes. For example, they wash their hands before meals, cut up their own fruit and create their own sandwiches at lunchtime. Children benefit from physical activities to support their small movements, such as using scissors to cut a range of materials. Children enjoy making marks with felt tips, which helps to support their early writing skills. Children learn to recognise their own name and learn about the sounds the letters make, in preparation for starting school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY501040 Local authority Croydon Inspection number 10077265 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 2 - 6 Total number of places 5 Number of children on roll 4 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2016 and lives in Croydon. She operates Monday to Friday, all year round.

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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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