Childminder in Sutton

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 17/10/2012 Not Applicable

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early years provision

This inspection: 2 Previous inspection: Not Applicable How well the early years provision meets the needs of the range of children who attend The contribution of the early years provision to the well-being of children 2 The effectiveness of the leadership and management of the early years provision 2

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This provision is good

 The childminder has a good understanding of how to promote the health and safety of the children in her care. She has effectively assessed the risks of her premises well and has minimised these so children are able to use all areas of the downstairs and the garden in their play.  The childminder has a good selection of equipment that covers the seven areas of learning. These are organised and stored well in open front storage units to promote and encourage independence and self selection.  The childminder uses suitable publications to effectively to assess the minded children's development and ensure they are consistently being challenged. She keeps both photographic and written evidence and is able to easily see and plan for the next steps in learning for each child.  The childminder has obtained and implemented a wide range of policies and procedures that are shared with parents and effectively underpin her practice.

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It is not yet outstanding because

 The childminder has not fully developed arrangements for sharing ongoing information with parents regarding their child's learning and development so this can be continued and supported at home.  The childminder has yet to practice her devised emergency evacuation plan to ensure its appropriateness now she is childminding.

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Information about this inspection

Inspections of registered early years provision are scheduled:  at least once in every inspection cycle. The current cycle ends on 31 July 2016  more frequently where Ofsted identifies a need to do so, for example where provision was previously judged as inadequate  brought forward in the inspection cycle where Ofsted has received information that suggests the provision may not be meeting the legal requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage; or where assessment of the provision identifies a need for early inspection  prioritised for inspection where we have received information that the provision is not meeting the requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage and which suggests children may not be safe  at the completion of an investigation into failure to comply with the requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage.

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Information about this inspection

The provision is also registered on the voluntary and compulsory parts of the Childcare Register. This report includes a judgment about compliance with the requirements of that register.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector had in-depth discussions with the childminder relating to her knowledge and understanding of safeguarding and welfare, learning and development.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector looked at all areas of the premises that are used for childminding, which included the safety in all rooms. She also looked at documentation that included policies procedures and written observations.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed childcare practice and opportunities provided to the minded child that was present.

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Information about the setting

The childminder registered in 2012 and lives in a three-bedroom house in North Cheam, located in the London Borough of Sutton. The childminder lives with her husband and two children. All areas on the ground floor, first floor bathroom and master bedroom are areas used for childminding purposes. Children have access to a secure garden for outdoor play. The childminder is registered on the Early Years Register and the compulsory and voluntary parts of the Childcare Register. She is currently caring for one child within the early years age range. She operates from Monday to Friday all year round.

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To further improve the quality of the early years provision the provider should:

 improve the systems for sharing information with parents regarding their child's progress and how they can guide their child's development at home.

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To further improve the quality of the early years provision the provider should:

 provide additional opportunities to explain the importance of keeping safe to children, with particular reference to the emergency evacuation procedure.

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who attend

Children benefit from a very child-centred, bright and well maintained learning environment. A good range of toys and books are well organised, enabling children to easily reach resources that challenge their learning and development. The childminder provides a good balance of learning opportunities and plans a wide variety of learning experiences that relate to the children's needs and interests. She ensures that children have time for free play activities within the home and outings to parks and in the local environment. Children are starting to learn skills for the future, as they develop their social skills by attending a variety of playgroups and drop-ins. This offers them opportunities to engage in a variety of different activities outside the home. They explore different toys and develop social skills when playing with peers and other adults. Younger children's understanding of the world is enhanced through access to a well resourced treasure

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who attend

basket. This enables children to get in touch with their senses as they access a range of safe household items that they can explore the texture, sound and tastes. Children's physical development is well promoted as they have ample space and opportunity to extend this skill. Babies are mastering crawling skills and on the move all the time. They enjoy exploring the fascinating territory now open to them in the well resourced accessable environment which includes, building bricks and cause and effect toys.

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who attend

The childminder has made an effective start in implementing and developing her methods for assessing children's progress. She has made a wide range of written observations of the children in her care and uses photos of them participating in a variety of activities to demonstrate their progress. These are very evaluative and are linked to the areas of learning and include the next steps for children's development. Younger children are developing a love of books and are able to access a selection independently stored at their level, which includes board and cloth books. They are learning to turn pages. Children are actively encouraged to develop their communication and language skills. The childminder talks to the children as they play and she comments on their play using clear speech to help them to learn to speak clearly. Young children gaze at her, listen and smile as they show that they are beginning to understand words like 'where is it?' and 'is it in the cup?'.

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who attend

This happens whilst they are looking for balls that have been put in a range of stacking cups. Babies are making many verbal sounds. They babble and gurgle to the childminder as they play, which shows that they are developing their verbal communication skills.

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The contribution of the early years provision to the well-being of children

Effective relationships have been established and children are comfortable and at ease in the care of this newly registered enthusiastic childminder. Younger children enjoy cuddles and playful interaction, which supports their emotional well-being. For example, they respond to her non-verbal and verbal communication playing 'peek a boo' hiding behind the books. Children have settled well into the care of the childminder. They relate warmly to her as they feel secure. With attentive inquisitiveness in the presence of the childminder they explore one end of the lounge to the other to investigate equipment. The childminder helps children develop a positive sense of self by ensuring that she takes the time to listen to them and provide them with individual attention. As a result, behaviour is appropriate and children's confidence and self-esteem is developing well.

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The contribution of the early years provision to the well-being of children

The childminder organises her home well to make certain it is clean, welcoming and child- centred. She has organised the main play area well. There are open front storage units that hold a multitude of equipment that children can access independently. Equipment for younger children is stored on the lower shelves to promote independent access. Children also benefit from routines that enable them to experience regular fresh air and exercise. They participate in activities in the garden and go on outings and visits to groups and drop-ins. Children have access to well balanced nutritious home cooked meals that help them develop healthy eating habits and ensure their nutritional needs are met. The childminder has gained clear information from parents concerning specific dietary needs and caters for these accordingly. Younger children have access to suitable seating to support their developing self help skills. For example, they sit in highchairs to have snacks

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The contribution of the early years provision to the well-being of children

and meals and enjoy finger foods such as breadsticks. Children's welfare is further promoted by effective nappy changing and hand washing procedures that encourage hygiene and prevent cross infection.

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provision

The childminder demonstrates a good knowledge of her responsibilities to safeguard the children in her care. She has obtained and devised effective procedures and up-to-date information to follow in relation to safeguarding matters. She has recently completed training in this area as part of her registration to support her in her role. The childminder takes good steps to keep children safe at all times. She has undertaken risk assessment for the home and for each individual outing for children. Children's safety in the home is further protected because a range of fire safety equipment is in place, including smoke alarms fitted to all floors of the home and fire a blanket located in the kitchen area. The childminder has devised an emergency evacuation procedure, however, she is yet to practice it with the children to ensure its appropriateness. The childminder has devised and implemented a wide range of written policies and procedures that are shared with

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provision

parents. These help to inform parents of her responsibilities and practice.

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provision

The childminder has developed a good awareness and understanding of the Statutory Framework for the Early Years Foundation Stage through her training. The planning systems used take account of children's interests, abilities and the next stages for their development. Although, parent's contribute towards starting points, they are not fully informed or involved with the next steps in their child's learning. This means they are not able to continue building similar activities whilst the child is at home. The childminder shows ample awareness of children's individual needs and works closely with parents to ensure continuity of care. She keeps parents informed of their children's progress and all events of the day through regular discussions and use of daily diaries. Currently she is not caring for children who attend other early years settings. However, she verbally demonstrated an understanding of the importance of developing effective partnerships

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provision

with other educational settings that children attend so that information can be shared appropriately.

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provision

Children are making good progress towards the early learning goals in all areas of their learning. The home is organised well so that there is space for children to play and there is a good range of resources that they can help themselves to safely. There are a range of resources and opportunities in place to develop children's understanding of diversity. These include positive images of race, culture and special educational needs and physical disabilities.

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provision

The childminder has recently begun childminding and is in the process of establishing systems for evaluating her practice. All of which enable her to ascertain the effectiveness of her provision in meeting the care and learning needs of the children she cares for.

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provision

Since registration she has completed all of the required training to develop her knowledge and practice. She has completed the recommendations set at registration. As a result she has increase the safety of the home by making the glass in the garden shed safe. She has also made hazardous products in the lower kitchen cupboard inaccessible and the mirror in the bathroom has been made secure. All of which has improved safety and welfare of children whilst in her care. This demonstrates the childminder has a good commitment to driving improvement. .

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The Childcare Register

The requirements for the compulsory part of the Childcare Register are Met The requirements for the voluntary part of the Childcare Register are Met

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Grade Judgement Description

Grade 1 Outstanding Outstanding provision is highly effective in meeting the needs of all children exceptionally well. This ensures that children are very well prepared for the next stage of their learning. Grade 2 Good Good provision is effective in delivering provision that meets the needs of all children well. This ensures children are ready for the next stage of their learning. Grade 3 Satisfactory Satisfactory provision is performing less well than expectations in one or more of the key areas. It requires improvement in order to be good. Grade 4 Inadequate Provision that is inadequate requires significant improvement and/or enforcement. The provision is failing to give children an acceptable standard of early years education and/or is not meeting the safeguarding and welfare requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage. It will be inspected again within 12 months of the date of this inspection.

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Grade Judgement Description

Met The provision has no children on roll. The inspection judgement is that the provider continues to meet the requirements for registration. Not Met The provision has no children on roll. The inspection judgement is that the provider does not meet the requirements for registration.

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Inspection

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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Setting details

Unique reference number EY443888 Local authority Sutton Inspection number 798348 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 8 Total number of places 5 Number of children on roll 1

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Telephone number

set out in the guidance ‘raising concerns and making complaints about Ofsted', which is available from Ofsted’s website: www.ofsted.gov.uk. If you would like Ofsted to send you a copy of the guidance, please telephone 0300 123 4234, or email enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk.

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Type of provision

For the purposes of this inspection the following definitions apply:

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Type of provision

Full-time provision is that which operates for more than three hours. These are usually known as nurseries, nursery schools and pre-schools and must deliver the Early Years Foundation Stage. They are registered on the Early Years Register and pay the higher fee for registration.

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Type of provision

Sessional provision operates for more than two hours but does not exceed three hours in any one day. These are usually known as pre-schools, kindergartens or nursery schools and must deliver the Early Years Foundation Stage. They are registered on the Early Years Register and pay the lower fee for registration.

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Type of provision

Childminders care for one or more children where individual children attend for a period of more than two hours in any one day. They operate from domestic premises that are usually their own home. They are registered on the Early Years Register and must deliver the Early Years Foundation Stage.

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Type of provision

Out of school provision may be sessional or full-time provision and is delivered before or after school and/or in the summer holidays. They are registered on the Early Years Register and must deliver the Early Years Foundation Stage. Where children receive their Early Years Foundation Stage in school these providers do not have to deliver the learning and development requirements in full but should complement the experiences children receive in school. achieve excellence in the care of children and young people, and in education and skills for learners of all ages. It regulates and inspects childcare and children's social care, and inspects the Children and Family Court Advisory Support Service (Cafcass), schools, colleges, initial teacher training, work-based learning and skills training, adult and community learning, and education and training in prisons and other secure establishments. It assesses council children’s services, and inspects services for looked after children,

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Type of provision

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Type of provision

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