Childminder EY331735

Inspection date 20 June 2019 Previous inspection date 6 November 2018

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This inspection: Good 2

Previous inspection: Requires improvement 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 has taken positive steps to improve the provision since the last inspection. She has obtained a paediatric first-aid qualification and successfully enhanced her resources to support all children's learning. n Children enjoy playing with the childminder, who fully immerses herself in the activities children choose. She plays alongside children as they explore and investigate toys and resources. The childminder speaks to children throughout their play. This helps them to make good progress in their communication skills and language development. n Partnerships with parents are strong. The childminder shares detailed information about children's achievements. This seamless approach to information sharing helps to maintain continuity and consistency in children's learning and development. Parents speak extremely positively about the care the childminder provides. They said that the provision is 'home away from home', and that they 'could not find anything better'.

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This provision is good

n The childminder provides a clean, welcoming and friendly environment where children feel secure and are happy to play. The childminder gives children lots of attention, which helps them to develop strong attachments with her. n The childminder monitors children's progress and achievements. However, she does not routinely use children's assessment information to identify and target their next steps in learning.

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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 assessment information routinely to identify and target children's next steps in learning to further strengthen their learning.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

n The inspector observed the quality of teaching and assessed the impact this has on children's learning and development. n The inspector jointly evaluated an activity with the childminder. The inspector held discussions with the childminder throughout the inspection. n The inspector looked at monitoring records, planning documents, risk assessments and evidence of the childminder's suitability to work with children, and a range of other documents, including policies and procedures. n The inspector held a meeting with parents and took account of their views. The inspector had a tour of the premises and the areas used to care for children.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder keeps herself updated through relevant training. This helps her to have a good understanding of how to keep children safe. The childminder knows what to do and who to contact should she have any concerns about a child's welfare. She has effective systems for risk assessment, and this helps to ensure children are protected. She checks all areas of her home and assesses possible risks when she takes the children on local outings. The childminder is reflective, and this helps her to improve her practice and provision. She works cooperatively with parents to identify how to help extend children's scientific and creative learning experiences. The childminder has improved the range of materials and equipment available, which helps children to learn about the properties of soil, water and sand, for example. Children become absorbed in their play. The childminder has frequent discussions with other

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

providers. This communication helps to support continuity in children's care and development.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder monitors children's progress. She plans a wide range of engaging activities that motivate children to play, learn and develop their independence skills. Children know they can choose from a range of toys and activities on offer. The childminder encourages children to take off their shoes and put them away. Children develop their understanding of cause and effect. They observe that, to avoid a collision, they must move the train further along the track, before pushing another down. Children learn how to use their good mathematical and observational skills. They enjoy sorting different parts of a puzzle and then finding where they fit. The childminder supports children's communication and language skills effectively. She expertly observes children's non-verbal gestures, interprets these successfully and models the appropriate language. The childminder recognises when children are ready to move on from an activity, and

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children behave well. They have strong, secure relationships with the childminder who provides a high standard of care. The childminder shares relevant information with parents, and this helps children to settle in and build their confidence. Children have good opportunities for fresh air and exercise. They play outdoors and go on regular local visits. This helps to promote children's physical development and their understanding about the wider world and their community.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children of all ages make good progress in their learning and development. They concentrate for increasing lengths of time and show a keen interest in problem solving. Children expertly worked out which parts of a train track fitted together. Children develop skills and knowledge, which prepares them well for their future learning and their eventual move to school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY331735 Local authority Croydon Inspection number 10084490 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 - 1 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 1 Date of previous inspection 6 November 2018

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2006 and lives in South Norwood, in the London Borough of Croydon. She operates from 7.45am until 6pm on Monday to Thursday. She has a childcare qualification at level 3.

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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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