Childminder in Croydon

Inspection date 7 January 2019 Previous inspection date 9 February 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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This provision is good

n The childminder places high priority on her professional development. She uses a range of strategies to help develop her knowledge of how children learn. These include completing training courses, researching new ideas and networking with other childminders. n The childminder is a positive role model. She is patient, caring and consistent in her approach towards children. This helps to support children's emotional development. Children learn to be polite and helpful. Their behaviour is good. n The childminder successfully implements clear policies and procedures, which helps her to keep children safe. These are regularly reviewed and shared with parents to help them understand the ethos of the childminder's service and provision. n The childminder interacts skilfully with children to support the development of their good language and communication skills. She provides an ongoing commentary during play activities and introduces new words to help develop children's vocabulary.

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This provision is good

n The childminder supports children's independence well. They have free access to a wide range of fun resources. This motivates children to explore and learn, and contributes towards them making good progress. n The childminder has implemented a system to monitor children's development. However, this does not consistently identify how well children are learning and developing to ensure planning is as accurate as possible. n During some group activities the childminder does not adapt her teaching to fully engage all children as well as possible.

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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 strengthen the system for monitoring children's development to clearly identify and plan more accurately for children's learning n take more account of the different abilities of children when organising group activities, to support their engagement at a higher level.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

Inspection activities n The inspector observed the quality of teaching activities and assessed the impact this had on children's learning. n The inspector spoke to the childminder and children at appropriate times throughout the inspection. n The inspector evaluated some of the activities with the childminder. n The inspector looked at documentation, including evidence of the suitability of adults living and working in the household. n The inspector took account of the views of parents expressed in written feedback.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has a secure knowledge of child protection issues and can identify signs of possible concerns about a child's welfare. She fully understands the procedures to follow to ensure children are safe. The childminder assesses and minimises risks to help ensure the safety of children in her home and during outings. She reflects effectively on her practice to identify any areas for development. The childminder seeks the views of children and parents and takes this into account when making any changes. Children achieve positive outcomes. The childminder works closely with parents and staff at other settings attended by children in her care. She ensures that there is a regular and effective two-way exchange of information to help provide a consistent approach to children's care and learning.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder supports the development of children's early mathematical skills well. For example, she helps children to count objects and matches the colours in the environment they are learning about. The childminder effectively encourages children's ability to explore using all their senses. For instance, they happily investigate the contents of different materials. The childminder talks about textures and introduces interesting words to help extend children's vocabulary, for example, 'soft', 'fluffy' and 'furry'. The childminder teaches children the name of colours in French and Spanish, which they eagerly learn. This extends their awareness of other languages and the wider world. The childminder teaches children about changes, such as when they are mixing paint to make different colours. She provides good opportunities for children to develop their imagination and early literacy skills.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder is very calm, caring and attentive. She develops a secure attachment with the children who are very settled and happy in her care. The childminder provides frequent praise and encouragement for children to have a go. She supports children's understanding of healthy lifestyles well. For instance, the childminder encourages children to clean their hands before eating and ensures their packed lunches are healthy and nutritious. The childminder provides many opportunities for children to benefit from exercise and develop strong physical skills and their well-being. She ensures that children have opportunities to find out about their community. For example, they enjoy regular trips to local parks, libraries and play groups.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are confident and grow in independence. Babies develop their large- and small- motor skills. For instance, they freely crawl around on the floor, while older children move about with good balance and coordination. Older children enjoy taking responsibility for simple tasks, such as clearing the floor before taking other items out to play. They develop strong social skills and learn to share and take turns. Children communicate well and are respectful, saying 'please' and 'thank you'. All children quickly gain the skills they need for their future learning and for starting school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY268465 Local authority Croydon Inspection number 10062357 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 12 Date of previous inspection 9 February 2016

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2003. She lives in Coulsdon, in the London Borough of Croydon. The childminder cares for children each weekday throughout the year from 7.30am until 6pm. She holds a relevant childcare qualification at level 3.

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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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