Childminder in Croydon

Inspection date 29 May 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 Outstanding 1 Outcomes for children Good 2

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This provision is good

n The childminder has good knowledge of the early years foundation stage, and regularly observes each child at play. She refers to relevant and appropriate documents to assess children's stages of development. n The childminder's assistant is well supported by the childminder with regular supervision and attends mandatory training to support her development. n Safeguarding is strong so children feel safe and happy. They form very close attachments to the childminder and her assistant. n The childminder provides a very high standard of care. There are clean and organised nappy-changing areas, access to clean water dispensers and hand sanitisers. Children are given healthy food choices and they know about keeping healthy and the role that exercise plays in this. n Partnerships with parents are very strong. The childminder uses parent questionnaires to reflect on and improve her provision for children. Her good links with local nurseries

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This provision is good

and schools ensure a smooth transition when children move on to the next stage in their education.

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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 children's individual creativity further during different activities

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

n The inspector had discussions with the childminder regarding relevant documentation. n The inspector viewed areas of the property that children access, inside and outside. n The inspector held discussions with the childminder and her assistant about their roles. n The inspector observed the childminder's practice and interactions with children during a variety of activities. n The inspector and the childminder observed children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) at play.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has good knowledge of the 'Prevent' duty and promotes British values, including respect and tolerance, throughout her practice. The childminder's assistant is well supported with regular supervision. The childminder liaises effectively with parents who speak highly of the care, safety and learning opportunities that their children receive at the provision. Links with local schools and health professionals are a strength, particularly sharing two-year-old progress reviews, and any concerns regarding children with SEND.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder implements the early years foundation stage thoroughly. Children enjoy playing and learning, and show good levels of engagement. Pre-school children have their own folders to support transition into school, including activities to develop their fine-motor control, phonic development and a love of stories. Checking children's progress from their starting points is effective. Progress is shared with parents through electronic tracking systems and individual learning journey booklets. Assessments are accurate, and planning supports individual children's needs. Resources cover all areas of learning, and storage boxes are labelled with words and pictures to encourage children's independent access.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are outstanding

The childminder provides a highly stimulating learning environment. All areas of the provision are devoted to children having excellent learning experiences. Children have positive boundaries around behaviour and show respect to others. They feel safe enough to express their needs and worries to adults at any time. The childminder has a flexible daily structure which allows for outings locally and trips further afield to museums and places of interest. Children are encouraged to interact with people they meet from different backgrounds, such as librarians, local shopkeepers and museum staff, and learn about their lives. The childminder tracks children's attendance and incident records, which are directly linked to parents' devices, further strengthening the established dialogue with parents as partners in their child's education.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make consistently good rates of progress from their starting points. All children, including those with SEND, are assessed and their needs well documented and planned for with parents and other professionals. Children are highly motivated, eager to join in and happy. They know the parameters of good behaviour and what is expected of them. Children show good levels of independence, can make choices and are well prepared for the next stage in their learning.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY545984 Local authority Croydon Inspection number 10105518 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 7 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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The childminder registered in 2017. She lives in Croydon, Surrey. The childminder operates Monday to Friday from 7.30am to 6pm, all year round, apart from bank holidays.

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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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