Childminder in Croydon

Inspection date 1 July 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 Good 2 Outcomes for children Good 2

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This provision is good

n The childminder supports children to lead healthy lifestyles. Children are taken to the large park every day to run around, increase their physical skills and get out of breath. The childminder takes children to cookery classes and teaches them to prepare their own food. Children are very capable as they cut the stalks of their strawberries and peel their own banana. n Children are wonderfully independent. They happily set the table for lunch and put on their own shoes n The childminder has a successful system for reviewing her practice and she regularly seeks parents' views about the care their children receive. Parents report that they 'love all the outings and group activities' she provides. n The childminder is kind and welcoming. Children are happy and settled in her care. She builds close bonds and gives children the comfort they need. For instance, she gives younger children a cuddle when they become tired.

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This provision is good

n The childminder routinely observes children's learning and assesses their development. She regularly shares this information with parents. n The childminder does not consistently provide a wide enough range of resources to challenge children at all times, to help them continue to make excellent progress in their thinking skills. n Occasionally, the childminder misses the opportunity to support children to discuss feelings and emotions during their play, to help them further understand these.

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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 increase the opportunities available for children to consistently challenge their thinking skills n use every opportunity as they arise to help children further understand their feelings and emotions and those of others.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

n The inspector observed children playing indoors and outdoors. n The inspector observed teaching practices and the impact these had on children's learning. n The inspector took account of the written views of parents. n The inspector sampled children's development information and records. n The childminder spoke with the childminder and children at appropriate times during the inspection.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

The childminder has established effective procedures to keep parents well informed about their child's progress and how they can support children's learning at home. Arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder has a good understanding of child protection and how to keep children safe from harm. For example, she knows what procedures to follow should an allegation be made against her. The childminder has a range of policies and procedures in place and these consistently underpin her practice.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder uses effective teaching strategies to help children learn. For example, she walks with a child as they learn to pedal a bicycle. The childminder extends the children's mathematical knowledge by explaining to them how to share things out fairly and counts with them as they distribute toy magnets. The childminder works closely with other pre-schools that children attend. She attends parents' evenings alongside parents to learn more about the children's achievements and current interests. The childminder is skilled at helping children gain communication and language skills. She introduces new words as children explore with magnets, such as 'attraction' and 'friction'. The quality of teaching is consistently good. The childminder has a strong understanding of how children learn and plans exciting and varied activities that she knows they will enjoy participating in.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

A settling-in routine is established to support children who are new to the setting, and this helps them to quickly feel safe and secure. Children are helped to understand that people are different to them. They know that their friends have different dietary requirements and needs. The childminder regularly praises children's efforts, celebrates their successes during play and encourages their good behaviour. For example, she calmly reminds children to take turns and play nicely with each other as needed.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children make good progress from their starting points. They are working within their typical age and stage of development and are acquiring the key skills they need for their eventual move to school. Children are eager to participate in a multitude of activities both indoors and outside. This positive attitude creates a secure foundation for their future learning. Older children are beginning to learn how to write their own names and regularly practise getting dressed into their school uniform. Children are excited to manipulate dough and look at the marks they can make using a variety of tools and cutters. The childminder extends her knowledge wherever possible, for example through attending webinars on the 'Prevent' duty.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY501528 Local authority Croydon Inspection number 10067376 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 4 Number of children on roll 6 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2016 and lives in New Addington, in the London Borough of Croydon. She operates Monday to Friday from 7.30am to 6.30pm, all year round.

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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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