Childminder in Croydon

Inspection date 4 February 2019 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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This provision is good

n Children benefit from a nurturing and inclusive learning environment. Their individual needs are extremely well supported, and the childminder establishes strong links with parents and outside professionals to provide tailor-made care. n Children enjoy a range of interesting and stimulating experiences. They are eager to take part and make good progress in their learning in relation to their starting points. n The childminder shows commitment to her ongoing professional development. This is evident when she attends training, and reads relevant articles about new legislation and different activities to support children's learning. This helps to improve her knowledge, skills and overall practice. n Children thoroughly enjoy their time with the childminder. They form strong attachments with her and become confident learners. This positively contributes to their emotional well-being and self-esteem. n The childminder is enthusiastic about continuing to develop and improve her already

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This provision is good

good provision. She evaluates the service she provides for children and families effectively, and seeks their views when planning for future improvements. n On occasions, the childminder does not provide the highest level of challenge in activities or fully support children to persevere for longer periods to stretch their thinking skills even further. n At times, the childminder does not use precise information from observations to promptly identify any potential gaps in children's learning and plan to help them to make the most rapid 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 provide greater levels of challenge to help children persevere with their activities and to further extend their learning n develop further the use of observations to plan more precisely for children's next steps in learning, to help them make even more rapid progress.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

Inspection activities n The inspector observed the childminder's interactions with children and assessed the impact on children's learning. n The inspector spoke to the childminder about her knowledge of the learning and development requirements at appropriate times during the inspection. n The inspector sampled a range of documentation, including suitability information and children's assessment records. n The inspector took into account parents' views, for instance by looking at written feedback and questionnaires. n The inspector viewed the areas of the childminder's home used for caring for children.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has a secure knowledge of how to promote children's welfare and safety. She is clear about the reporting procedures to follow if she has any concerns about a child's overall well-being, She carries out regular risk assessments of her home to help keep children safe. Arrangements for forming positive relationships with parents are good. This is illustrated when parents receive frequent photographs, observations and updates about their children's daily activities and ongoing progress. Parents express that they are happy with the care their children receive and appreciate the childminder's kind and caring approach.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder engages well with children. She models speech and language effectively and supports children's interests and spontaneous play well. Children show confidence to initiate their own ideas and develop their creativity. This is evident when they enjoy engaging in imaginative play and pretend to cook and explore a variety of food and use cooking utensils. Children show enthusiasm and enjoyment as they develop new skills. For instance, they learned through trial and error as they cut with scissors and made Chinese Lanterns to celebrate Chinese New Year. This supported their hand-eye coordination and helped them to understand about differences around the world. The childminder encourages children to recognise shapes, numbers and colours. This supports their growing awareness of different mathematical concepts.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder organises the space within her home well to provide children with easy access to a good variety of toys and resources. This encourages them to make choices about their play and aids their growing independence. Children develop a strong bond with the childminder and settle well. The childminder is calm, caring and responsive to children's different needs. Children are polite, well behaved and respond positively to the good examples the childminder sets. The childminder successfully promotes children's understanding of adopting healthy lifestyles. For instance, she works closely with parents to encourage heathy eating and provides frequent opportunities for children to be active and engage in exercise.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress in their learning and are working comfortably at expected levels of development for their age. Children show a positive attitude towards learning. This enables them to master new tasks and helps to prepare them for their next stage of learning, including school when the time comes. Children have a growing awareness of what makes them unique. They learn about diversity and to respect each other's similarities and differences.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY535848 Local authority Croydon Inspection number 10080116 Type of provision Childminder

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Registers

Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register Day care type Childminder Age range of children 1 - 3 Total number of places 4 Number of children on roll 3 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2016 and lives in Croydon. She works each weekday from 6am until 6.30pm, all year round. The childminder also provides occasional overnight care.

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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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Registers

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