Whitlock, Angela

Inspection date 15 March 2019 Previous inspection date 1 December 2015

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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 forms very secure relationships with children. She gains information from parents about children's care and learning needs when they first start. Children are very happy and settled and explore the environment with confidence. n The childminder plans interesting activities that keep children engaged. Children have great fun as they learn and participate eagerly in activities. They successfully develop the skills they need for the next stage in their learning, including pre-school and school. For example, they confidently complete tasks and have strong speaking and listening skills. n The childminder promotes children's learning effectively. She accurately monitors their achievements to ensure they make good progress in their development. n The childminder forms strong partnerships with parents. She routinely exchanges information with parents, which helps her to skilfully and sensitively help children of all

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This provision is good

ages form secure bonds. Children demonstrate good manners and friendly behaviour. n At times, the childminder does not encourage older children to identify different quantities, make comparisons and be aware of time as they play, to help extend their mathematical knowledge further. n Occasionally, the childminder does not use opportunities as they arise to help children understand how and why changes occur and extend their knowledge of technology.

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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 strengthen children's knowledge of how and why changes occur and support their understanding of the world even more n expand older children's understanding of time, simple addition and comparing quantities to enhance their learning to greater levels.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

Inspection activities n The inspector viewed the areas of the home used by children and discussed risk assessment. n The inspector viewed relevant documentation, including children's records, evidence of paediatric first-aid training and public liability insurance. n The inspector asked the childminder questions throughout the inspection to establish her understanding of how to safeguard children and how she monitors their learning and development. n The inspector observed the interactions between the childminder and children and considered the impact on their learning. n The inspector sampled written feedback from parents about the childminder's service and discussed with the childminder how she evaluates her provision to bring about improvements.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder completes regular training and has created a culture of vigilance where children's safety is continuously promoted. She knows what to do if she has concerns about a child's welfare. She focuses well on her professional development and makes good use of training, to help give her a greater understanding of how to support children's learning. She has developed positive relationships with parents and regularly communicates with them to share information about children's care and learning. These positive interactions promote children's learning at home and in the setting well. The childminder monitors her practice well. She seeks the views of parents, children and other professionals, to help identify her strengths and areas to improve. This helps to maintain good standards and continuously promote positive outcomes for children.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder interacts very well with children and encourages them to participate in a range of activities. She uses the information gathered from observations of children to plan activities that help them to progress further. The childminder provides many experiences to develop children's imagination. For example, they engage in role play such as playing with small-world toys. The childminder uses children's interests to extend their communication and language skills well. For instance, children join in story time with props and repeat phrases and words. They talk about what is happening and make predictions about what will happen next to the animals in the story. The childminder encourages children to think critically and to solve problems. For instance, she plays games that encourage children to work out which pictures match. The childminder supports children to identify numerals effectively.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder provides a warm and caring environment that welcomes children and their families. She supports children's emotional well-being effectively, and children show high levels of self-confidence. The childminder provides many opportunities for children to develop an awareness of the importance of leading a healthy lifestyle. For example, they are provided with plenty of opportunities to be active both indoors and outdoors. The childminder provides nutritious food, to help promote healthy eating habits. She uses successful strategies to help children develop good listening skills and understand expected behaviour. For example, she encourages them to be respectful and kind to others.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress from their starting points. They are self-motivated and have lots of fun as they learn. Children are very sociable and understand the need to take turns and share. They show high levels of imagination, for example when they act out familiar experiences and events. They understand complex instructions and know how to use equipment safely. Children participate in lengthy conversations with the childminder and other children. They have developed good self-care skills and are very independent. Children are prepared well for future learning.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 124859 Local authority Croydon Inspection number 10062314 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 1 - 4 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 4 Date of previous inspection 1 December 2015

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2000. She lives in Addiscombe, in the London Borough of Croydon. The childminder has a childcare qualification at level 3. She cares for children between 8am and 6pm each weekday, all year round, and provides funded places for children aged two, three and four years.

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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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