Childminder in Sutton

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 07/11/2012 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 makes effective use of open-ended questioning to develop the children's understanding and communications skills. This contributes to the children making good progress in all areas of learning.  Children are very happy and settled and their self esteem and confidence is nurtured well. They have bonded very well with the childminder who provides highly stimulating and interesting experiences for them.  The childminder uses consistent and clear boundaries for the children who are developing a good understanding of acceptable behaviour.

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It is not yet outstanding because

 The written assessments of the children's learning and development do not always include any dates to show the timeline of children's development.

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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 observed activities both inside the home and in the garden.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector spoke with the childminder at appropriate times throughout the observations.  The inspector spoke with the children about the activities they participate in.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector looked at children's learning journeys, planning documents, a selection of children's records and spoke with the childminder about her self- evaluation.

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Information about the setting

The childminder has been registered since 2012. She lives with her husband and two children aged six years and 20 months, near Cheam in the London Borough of Sutton, close to schools, parks, shops and public transport links. The whole of the childminder's home is used for childminding. There are toilet facilities on the ground floor. There is an enclosed garden for outdoor play. The family has one small pet dog. The childminder is registered by Ofsted on the Early Years Register and the compulsory and voluntary parts of the Childcare Register. There are currently two children on roll who are both in the Early Years age range.

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

 develop the observation and assessment process further by making sure dates are recorded beside each entry to clearly show the progress children are making over a period of time.

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who attend

The childminder has a good understanding of the seven areas of learning. All of the activities are linked to these to enhance the children's learning and development. All planning is individual to the children. They have access to a wide selection of resources to promote their development across all seven areas. The children's language is fostered well by the excellent use of open-ended questions to get them to think about what they are doing. The good use of descriptive words further enhances the children's communication and language skills.

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who attend

Planning is based on the children's individual needs. The childminder uses the older children's targets set at their school alongside those than she has noted. Younger children's interests and next steps are used to plan a good and interesting range of activities that meet their individual needs. Observations are linked to the seven areas of learning and the childminder uses these to track the children's progress. However, the observations are not consistently dated which means it is not easy to see the time period that children have taken to achieve their identified next steps in learning.

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who attend

Every day the children look at the weather. The childminder uses props, such as a water spray for rain, cotton wool for snow and cardboard for wind, to teach the children. They thoroughly enjoy this activity and enjoy observing the weather and talking about it.

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who attend

The current topic the children are learning about is colours. They enjoy collecting different coloured leaves and talking about the colours and why the leaves are now falling off the trees. The children have also made a rainbow fish. They made the different coloured scales and talked about the story. As a follow on from this activity during the inspection the children made rainbow bread. The childminder took time to explain to all children what they were doing and the ingredients they were using. The older children talked about the colours and named them. They all took turns in pouring the food colourings they had chosen into milk. They then used food safe paint brushes and painted the different coloured mixtures onto their slices of bread. All children thoroughly enjoyed the activity and the childminder is highly skilled in adapting activities so children of all ages can learn and progress. Once the bread had dried the childminder then toasted it for the children to

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who attend

The childminder is fully aware of her role in implementing the two year assessment. She is currently working on adapting her current paperwork to allow the tracking and checking of the children's progress. Given the children's ages and their starting points they are all making good progress with their learning and development.

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

The children's health and well being is promoted very well. Daily activities in the garden enhance all areas of their learning. They enjoy sitting in the heated shed to read books and play with a wide selection of resources. They look at the differences in tree leaves as they fall during autumn and enjoy splashing in the rain water with their boots on. The childminder talks to the children about the affect physical exercise have their bodies and the need for rest and food. The children enjoy learning about healthy eating and the older children talk about what is healthy and what is not. Children are fully aware of the routine of washing hands before meals and after visiting the toilet and are taught well the reasons for doing this.

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

Children's self-esteem is greatly nurtured by a caring childminder. She is close at hand to offer cuddles of reassurance and support for the children at all times. Children's independence skills are promoted very well as they take themselves off to the toilet and help themselves to meals. During meal times the childminder adapts the level of independence to meet the needs of the children present. The childminder puts the butter and toast topping on for the younger children, then gives them knives to spread it. The older children can self-select what they would like and help themselves to the various toppings.

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

Children's understanding of safety and well being is threaded through all of the activities. The childminder talks to them about how to move around safely and the correct use of the resources. The children play well together and the childminder sets clear boundaries with the children. Given their ages and stages of understanding they are all well behaved.

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provision

The childminder has a good understanding of child protection and how to safeguard the children in her care. Well thought out risk assessments take place and regular fire drills contribute to the safeguarding of the children. The childminder has good policies and procedures in place and these are shared with the parents. The childminder has a good understanding of her duty to meet the safeguarding and welfare requirements.

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provision

The childminder works well with the parents. She regularly shares information with them regarding the progress the children are making with their learning and development. The childminder finds out from the parents about the children's achievements when they first come so she can assess their starting points. She then uses this information to provide a range of exciting activities that meet the individual children's needs and interests. The childminder works with the local school the children attend. They share information about the children's development and share the targets set for the child in order for her to be able to extend them further. This provides continuity of care for the children and enables them to make good progress in both settings.

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provision

The childminder assesses her training needs well. She looks to see what will benefit both her and the children she cares for. Current training being booked is for child protection and planning. The childminder uses the parent's views and those of the children to shape her service. This enables her to ensure her provision meet the needs and expectations of the children and their parents.

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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 EY446930 Local authority Sutton Inspection number 800754 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 8 Total number of places 4 Number of children on roll 2

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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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