Childminder in Croydon

Inspection date 6 December 2018 Previous inspection date 17 October 2017

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This inspection: Good 2

Previous inspection: Requires improvement 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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This provision is good

n The childminder provides a range of experiences that captures children's interests and encourages them to be self-motivated and engaged. All children make good progress from their starting points. n Children are happy in the setting and they form strong emotional attachments with the childminder, her assistant and each other. They show good levels of confidence, eagerly join in play, and focus well. Children behave well. n The childminder promotes children's physical well-being and understanding of the natural world effectively. For example, they plan activities where children explore their natural environment and the local area. n The childminder provides incredible support to help parents continue their children's learning at home. Parents are also encouraged to share their children's interests from home to help her plan and provide continuity for children's care and learning. n The childminder understands her strengths and weaknesses well and effectively

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This provision is good

evaluates and monitors practice and the provision. She makes positive use of the views of children, staff and parents to make improvements and help children achieve positive outcomes. n At times, the childminder misses opportunities to expand older children's understanding of simple addition and subtraction, and comparing quantities to extend their learning more. n Although the childminder assesses the development of children, this can be strengthened further to help her support children's learning to an even greater level.

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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 as they arise to help extend older children's understanding of simple addition and subtraction, and comparing amounts to enhance their mathematical skills n strengthen how children's progress is assessed to help raise the levels of learning even further.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

Inspection activities n The inspector observed activities indoors and discussed children's learning. n The inspector carried out a joint observation with the childminder and evaluated the quality of teaching. n The inspector spoke with children, the childminder and her assistant at appropriate times throughout the inspection. n The inspector looked at documentation, including safeguarding policies and procedures, children's records and the childminder's action plan. n The inspector took account of parents' written views of the setting.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder ensures that policies and procedures are in place to safeguard children's welfare. The childminder and her assistant have attended regular safeguarding training. They are confident in their knowledge of procedures to follow if they have concerns about children's welfare. The childminder has improved since her previous inspection. For example, she now ensures that she follows the safety guidance of the manufacturer when purchasing and using all equipment. This helps to ensure safety is constantly promoted. The childminder observes children's learning and supports their development to help maintain outcomes for children. They support children's learning well. She provides appropriate support for her assistants to help them improve their knowledge, such as through regular team meetings, supervision and mentoring sessions. The childminder effectively identifies suitable training opportunities

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

to support and develop their knowledge and skills, which benefits children's experiences.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder plans exciting activities that enthuse children's curiosity and encourage them to explore and learn. She arranges resources so they are easily accessible to children and they make independent choices in their play. The childminder provides plenty of opportunities for children to draw and to encourage their imaginative skills. She supports children's literacy skills well. For example, she helps children to write their Christmas card messages, which children say are for their parents. The childminder looks at books and reads stories to the children. She provides many opportunities for them to join in with missing words and talk about the pictures.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder provides a home-from-home environment for children to play and enjoy. She works closely with parents to support children's individual needs. For example, she takes time to get to know the children and builds their confidence well. Children's behaviour is good. The childminder and her assistant are good role models and offer clear guidance on expectations for behaviour. For example, they effectively support children's understanding of good manners and ways to keep themselves safe. The childminder helps children understand how to stay healthy. For example, they encourage physical exercise and good hygiene practices. She effectively promotes children's independence. For example, children manage their personal care needs. The childminder provides interesting opportunities for children to explore different cultures and celebrate various festivals. This helps them to embrace similarities and differences.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children are prepared well for their eventual move to nursery and school. Children develop very good speaking, listening, understanding and attention skills. They count well and develop good finger muscles to aid their writing skills. Older children have a clear understanding about the journey of a letter, once it is posted. They enjoy each other's friendship and develop good social skills. For example, they play cooperatively, share and take turns.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY361447 Local authority Croydon Inspection number 10085324 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 10 Number of children on roll 12 Date of previous inspection 17 October 2017

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2007 and lives in Norbury, in the London Borough of Croydon. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 6pm, Monday to Friday. The childminder works with assistants. She receives funding for the provision of free early education for two-, three- and four-year-old children.

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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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