Childminder in Croydon

Inspection date 21 March 2019 Previous inspection date Not applicable

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This inspection: Outstanding 1

Previous inspection: Not applicable Effectiveness of leadership and management Outstanding 1 Quality of teaching, learning and assessment Outstanding 1 Personal development, behaviour and welfare Outstanding 1 Outcomes for children Outstanding 1

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This provision is outstanding

n Learning opportunities for children are exceptional. The childminder has a superb understanding of how children learn and develop, and strikes an excellent balance between challenging children in their learning and allowing them time to explore and develop their own ideas. Children make rapid progress and flourish in her care. n Partnerships with parents are exemplary. The childminder has developed a range of highly effective strategies to involve parents and carers in all aspects of their child's care and learning. This is illustrated when they contribute to assessing children's progress. Parents work closely with the childminder to continue their child's learning at home. n The childminder provides high levels of emotional security and nurture for children. Children have strong attachments to her and each other. The childminder is an excellent role model, with an extremely positive disposition. She makes learning fun,

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This provision is outstanding

and children have very good self-esteem and confidence. n The childminder carries out precise assessments of children's development and meticulously plans activities and experiences based on their individual needs. n The childminder reflects on her practice and is dedicated to improving her knowledge and skills. Her commitment to professional development is impressive. For instance, she identifies new training courses in response to children's needs and interests. The childminder is excellent at valuing the views of others to evaluate her provision, and uses these to implement positive changes that further enhance the children's and families' experiences. n The childminder has plans to further develop and improve children's opportunities to learn outdoors.

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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 continue to develop learning opportunities outdoors to further support children who enjoy learning outdoors best.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

Inspection activities n The inspector observed the quality of teaching, and assessed the impact this has on children's learning. n The inspector held discussions with the childminder and children at appropriate times during the inspection. n The inspector spoke to parents and took into account their written views. n The inspector checked essential documentation, including staff's suitability to work with children and training certificates. n The inspector viewed the areas of the home used childminding.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is outstanding

The childminder is very committed to her work and demonstrates excellent attention to all aspects of the provision to ensure that everything she does enriches experiences and outcomes for children. Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has a strong knowledge of safeguarding issues and fully understands her responsibility to report any concerns she may have about a child's welfare. She carries out detailed risk assessments to minimise accidents in her home and garden and on local outings. The childminder creates extremely respectful relationships with children, and high importance is given to empowering children to make choices about their day. This is evident when young children point to posters of places of interest in the local community to indicate where they wish to visit. Parents fully appreciate the welcoming and homely environment created, and express high levels of satisfaction and gratitude.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is outstanding

Children enjoy their time with the childminder and show great enjoyment of the different activities. Children's language and communication skills are supported extremely well. This is evident when the childminder skilfully questions children to extend their knowledge and make connections between prior experiences to reinforce their learning. Children enjoy learning about the world. For instance, they thoroughly enjoy listening to the sound of kookaburra birds, singing songs and discussing their habitat, supported by beautiful resources to embed their understanding. Children have extensive opportunities to develop their creativity. They show excitement when they explore musical instruments, sing, dress up and engage in role play. The childminder is extremely effective at incorporating mathematics into children's play. She demonstrates this as she introduces colours, shapes and sizes when helping children to experiment with play

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are outstanding

The childminder provides a stimulating and enriching environment, and is highly skilled at encouraging children to take their lead in their own play. Children are very motivated and show willingness to try new things and develop new skills. For instance, children show excellent independence when serving their own snacks and helping to tidy up. The childminder teaches children about the importance of a healthy diet and provides daily opportunities for active play outdoors. She is exceptional at promoting good behaviour. This is apparent as she listens sensitively to children, helps them to express themselves and gives explanations.This contributes to children being happy, content and learning how to self-regulate their behaviour. This is outstanding for their age.

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Outcomes for children are outstanding

Children gain high levels of confidence in their abilities and show an extremely positive approach towards learning. Older children gain an excellent understanding of different mathematical concepts as well as the world around them. Younger children display remarkable social awareness and interest in their environment. Children make strong progress personally and in their learning. This helps them to be exceptionally well prepared for their the next stage of learning, including school when the time comes.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY537991 Local authority Croydon Inspection number 10080098 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 - 0 Total number of places 4 Number of children on roll 0 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2016 and lives in South Norwood, in the London Borough of Croydon. She operates from 8am to 5pm, Wednesday to Friday, except for family holidays and bank holidays. The childminder has a level 3 teaching assistant qualification.

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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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