Childminder in Sutton

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 28/01/2013 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 provides a welcoming home environment and a good range of toys and play equipment that children enjoy investigating.  The childminder helps children to learn Spanish, in addition to using English to help them learn and progress.  The childminder seeks the views of parents to help her reflect and improve on her practice.  Children's language skills are particularly well promoted through consistent interaction. The use of open-ended questions helps children think for themselves.

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It is not yet outstanding because

 Systems to enable parents to extend children's learning at home are not consistent.  There are few resources that provide positive images of diversity to help children recognise and reflect difference.

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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 was registered in 2012. She lives with her husband and two children both of whom are within the early years age range. The premises are located in the Carshalton situated in the London Borough of Sutton, close to shops, parks and public transport links. All areas on the ground floor and first floor bathroom area are used for childminding purposes. Children also have access to two playrooms that are situated in the secure outdoor garden area. The childminder is registered on the Early Years Register and the compulsory and voluntary parts of the Childcare Register. Currently she has six children on roll. The childminder offers care for from 7am to 7pm on Monday to Friday. The childminder works with her husband who is also a registered childminder. She is currently minding four children within the early years age group all of whom attend on a full and part time basis. When working together with her husband they have a total of 12 children

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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 about 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:

 increase the available resources to support children's awareness of additional languages and diversity through everyday play.

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who attend

The childminder has a good understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage. She uses a range of childcare guidance documents to help her deliver an effective variety of activities and play opportunities. The childminder has recently begun working with her husband who is newly registered. They are both responsible for completing written observations, assessments and planning for their individual key children. Children take part in a wide range of activities in the home, garden and on outings. The childminder effectively maintains learning folders for each of the children. These include written observations, photographs of them enjoying a variety of activities and examples of children's artwork. The childminder accurately links observations of the children to all areas of learning. She evaluates her observations to help plan for the next steps in their development. As a result, all children are making good progress in relation to their starting

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who attend

points. Parents are informed of their children's learning and development through general discussions. However, they are not provided with consistent opportunities to contribute and extend their child's learning at home.

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who attend

Children's communication and language skills are fostered very well by the childminder. She communicates with children in both English and Spanish. Even very young children know that they should wave goodbye when they hear the word 'Adios'. The childminder uses many open-ended questions and extends children's ideas by asking 'why', 'who' and 'where' questions. Her strength is supporting children's emerging language skills, encouraging them to say new words and repeating and reinforcing familiar phrases while they play with their friends during activities. The childminder also uses audio discs with Spanish songs in the background to extend children's interest in languages. This helps to prepare children for the next stage of their learning, and readiness for school. Children have good opportunities to develop their expressive arts and design skills on a daily basis through various experiences. For example, they express themselves creatively through

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who attend

songs, dance and other role-play resources that support their imagination. Children enjoy dressing up as fire fighters. They also take part in an array of arts and crafts activities where they use a wide range of materials and media. This enables them to be creative and use their imagination with various coloured paints and glue. Children are developing a good understanding of the world around them through regular visits to 'Wilderness Island', a local attraction. Here they have the opportunity to feed the ducks, observe birds and take part in nature trails.

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

Children's personal, social and emotional skills are fostered well. They have secure attachments and are happy and content in their care. They benefit from robust settling-in procedures that maintain the consistency of children's home routines and help them settle quickly and feel secure. The childminder is warm and attentive to children's needs, which effectively fosters their emotional and physical well-being.

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

The childminder organises her provision well to make certain it is clean, welcoming and child-centred. She has organised the main play areas well to meet the needs and the interest of the children she cares. Open front labelled storage units hold a multitude of age appropriate equipment that children can access independently. However, there are fewer resources providing positive images of diversity to help children learn about the wider world. With the childminder nearby for support, the children explore all areas of the playroom to investigate the toys. Both she and her co minder help children to develop a positive sense of self. For example, they take the time to listen to them and provide them with individual attention. As a result, behaviour is good 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

Children's are developing a good understanding of health and well being, as the childminder promotes effective hand washing routines. Hand washing posters are displayed in all bathroom areas to reinforce the importance of this practice. Children have access to liquid soap and paper towels for hand drying, which helps reduce the risk of cross infection. The childminder provides healthy snacks and freshly prepared home cooked meals. Meal times are a social occasion where children sit in age appropriate seats around the table. This helps to develop their awareness of being safe while eating, and promotes a social time. Children's physical development is fostered well. They benefit from routines that enable them to enjoy regular fresh air and exercise daily. They participate in activities in the garden and visit to children centres and local beauty spots.

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provision

The childminder has a good understanding of the safeguarding and welfare requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage. She is aware of her responsibility to keep children safe. She knows the procedures to follow if she is concerned about a child. The childminder has devised and implemented an extensive range of policies and procedures to maintain the safety and well-being of children. She implements robust systems for risk assessment to ensure children's safety in the home and on outings.

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provision

The childminder has positive relationships with parents. As part of the settling in period, she collects comprehensive information about children. She then provides parents with regular updates about their children's day and welfare. This is done through daily discussion and daily diaries. The childminder sends parents photographs by text, of their children's achievements. This enables them to celebrate their child's successes immediately. She understands the importance of developing partnerships with other early years providers to promote consistency in children's learning and development. This helps children to reach their full potential.

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provision

The childminder has developed effective assessment systems to monitor children's progress. She uses the Development Matters in the Early Years Foundation Stage guidance well to identify children's progress and the next steps for their individual learning.

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provision

The childminder has a positive attitude to training and developing her skills and practice. There is a good commitment to continuous improvement supported by self-evaluation and the use of parent questionnaires. She recognises her strengths and areas for future development. The childminder is keen for her and her co-minder to attend further training courses to develop and extend the quality of the provision.

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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 EY450270 Local authority Sutton Inspection number 811981 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

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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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