Childminder in Croydon

Inspection date 3 May 2019 Previous inspection date 17 May 2018

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This inspection: Good 2

Previous inspection: Inadequate 4 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 offers a stimulating variety of activities to children. She undertakes regular observations of children and uses this well to ensure that children are appropriately challenged. Children make good progress. n Children are able to do things for themselves. For instance, they learn to dress themselves and assist in setting the table for meals and snacks. n The childminder considers and discusses all aspects of her provision with her co- childminder and assistant. They have clear ideas about how to plan for ongoing improvement. n The childminder places high importance on children's safety. She undertakes comprehensive health and safety checks in all areas of the home, including checking toys and resources, inside and outdoors, to minimise any risks to children's safety. n The childminder has not fully developed the outdoor provision to promote children's learning, and to support those who learn best outdoors.

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This provision is good

n The childminder does not routinely encourage children to learn about the benefits of healthy routines, such as eating well and undertaking regular physical challenges.

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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 develop the outdoor provision further to enhance children's learning to support those who learn best outdoors n increase children's understanding of the benefits of their healthy routines, such as taking regular physical challenges and eating well.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

n The inspector observed an activity and discussed children's progress with the childminder. n The inspector observed the interaction between the childminder and children, and spoke with children when appropriate. n The inspector checked documentation, including suitability checks and safeguarding policy, and held a discussion with the childminder. n The inspector viewed the premises with the childminder. n The inspector considered the views of parents and took these into account during the inspection.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

The childminder works well with her co-minder and assistant. She discusses the quality of teaching, planning and assessment with them to promote best outcomes for children. Safeguarding is effective. The childminder and those who work with her know what to do if they have any concerns regarding a child's well-being. The childminder is eager to improve her practice and skills, and has attended a range of courses. For instance, she attended a course on supporting two-year-old children's development, which led to subsequent improvements in this area. The childminder keeps a close eye on how well children progress, and readily supports those needing additional help.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder teaches children strong early literacy skills. For instance, she reads stories to the children in lively tones, and responds readily to their spontaneous comments. The childminder helps children to gain good early mathematical skills. For example, she teaches them to count objects as they play, and points out and names shapes in the environment. Children use simple technology skilfully, for instance when they operate electronic toys to produce different effects. Children have good physical skills. For example, younger ones learn to balance while older children climb and balance with skill using a range of equipment and resources.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder has warm, nurturing relationships with children. She finds out about their interests and preferences, and uses this information to plan stimulating activities. Children settle well and have a good awareness of safety. The childminder teaches them how to act with care and caution when crossing the road, and children use the stairs safely. The childminder manages children's behaviour effectively. She is clear and calm, and shares group rules with the children. Children behave well.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are confident and motivated to learn. They acquire a strong understanding of and respect for others from different religious or cultural backgrounds. Children share and take turns well. They communicate well together and have good language skills. Children are able to express themselves imaginatively using a variety of materials and resources. They learn useful skills to support the next stage of their learning.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY332529 Local authority Lambeth Inspection number 10079519 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 - 4 Total number of places 8 Number of children on roll 12 Date of previous inspection 17 May 2018

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2006. She works on the premises of her co-minder in Streatham, in the London Borough of Lambeth. The childminder works with a co- childminder and an assistant. She operates her service Monday to Friday, from 7.30am until 7pm for 50 weeks of the year, and is closed on public bank holidays. The childminder receives funding for free early years education for children age 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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