Powell, Gillian

Inspection date 7 February 2019 Previous inspection date 10 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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This provision is good

n The childminder completes ongoing assessment and monitoring of children's learning. She uses information about children's abilities and interests to underpin her planning and teaching. Children meet their target objectives and make typical progress for their age. n Children receive regular praise and encouragement. This contributes to their positive self-esteem and self-worth. Children behave well. n Children are happy and confident. They develop warm and trusting relationships with the childminder and show that they feel safe and secure. n The childminder consistently evaluates her practice. She identifies strengths and areas for improvement to maintain and improve this good-quality childminding service. n Children enjoy freely exploring toys and activities and like initiating their own learning. The childminder gives children lots of encouragement and praise. Children are independent and motivated to play and learn.

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This provision is good

n The childminder supports children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) well to close gaps in their learning. n The childminder has not fully developed systems for working with parents to promote their children's learning at home.

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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 extend partnerships with parents so they can further support their children's learning at home.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

Inspection activities n The inspector observed activities and the quality of the childminder's interaction with the children. n The inspector looked at children's assessment records and talked to children at appropriate times. n The inspector held a number of discussions with the childminder. She looked at relevant documentation and evidence of the suitability of all persons living at the premises. n The inspector viewed the areas of the house and garden used for childminding. n The inspector checked a range of documentation, including assessment records, risk assessments, attendance registers and relevant policies.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder ensures that her knowledge of child protection matters is current and up to date. She knows the procedures to follow if she has concerns about a child's welfare. The childminder implements stringent health and safety procedures to ensure that children are safe in her care. She works in partnership with other settings children attend to support their learning and development. The childminder evaluates and improves her provision, considering the views of parents and children when developing her plans for improvement. She has recently improved the role-play resources to include props made by the children to support their learning.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder makes good use of her observations and assessments to monitor children's learning well. She plans interesting experiences to help them gain skills for their future learning. For example, she encourages the children to anticipate what will happen next during a story. The childminder provides an interesting range of activities for children to enjoy. For instance, children had fun exploring cooked noodles, using chop sticks to celebrate Chinese New Year. They develop a good understanding of different cultures and backgrounds. The childminder is skilled at supporting children's communication skills, and she enthusiastically encourages them to count and sing.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder has created a home-from-home environment where children flourish. She has a gentle and caring manner and develops strong bonds with children. She supports children to feel self-assured and confident effectively. For example, they happily explore and readily ask for help. The childminder promotes healthy lifestyles and hygiene well. For instance, children enjoy nutritious snacks and meals to endorse their healthy eating practices effectively. Children are settled and confident and display a positive approach to learning. All children develop good levels of independence. They manage their own personal care needs well. Children behave well and play happily with their friends.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children make progress in all areas of learning, including those with SEND. Children develop good skills in preparation for their next stage of learning, including their move to school. Children develop good mathematical skills. For example, they build towers to correspond to the correct numeral. They are confident speakers who readily engage in conversation with adults.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 124663 Local authority Croydon Inspection number 10062338 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 - 9 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 7 Date of previous inspection 10 March 2016

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The childminder registered in 1996 and lives in the London Borough of Croydon. She offers care all day until 6pm, Monday to Friday, throughout the year. The childminder sometimes works with an assistant.

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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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