Childminder in Sutton

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 29/01/2013 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

 Inclusive practice is well established and the childminder works closely with parents to ensure children's individual needs are effectively met.  Children are making good progress in their learning and development. They benefit from a well planned, wide range of interesting and meaningful activities and experiences.  Comprehensive records, policies and procedures are in place to ensure that children are protected and well supported.  The childminder makes good use of her time and resources to support children's development. She uses systems for observations and assessments extremely well to plan for children's next steps of learning.

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It is not yet outstanding because

 Children's growing independence skills are not always fully promoted.  Opportunities for children to develop their mathematical skills through the environment are not fully embraced.

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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 looked at children's records and other relevant paperwork.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the childminder's practice and talked to her throughout the inspection.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed two children in the early years age group present during the inspection.

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Inspection activities

 Parent's views were gathered through discussion and information from questionnaires.

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Information about the setting

The childminder registered in 2012. She lives with her husband and three young children in Carlshalton Beeches, Surrey The home is located close to parks, schools and local transport links. The whole of the ground floor and one bedroom on the first floor is used for childminding. There is a fully enclosed garden available for outdoor play. The childminder is registered on the Early Years Register and both the compulsory and voluntary parts of the Childcare Register. She is currently caring for four children in the early years age group. The childminder collects children from local schools and attends stay and play groups with younger children.

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

 consider ways to allow children to do more things for themselves, for example, pour their own drinks and dress themselves

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

 display numerals in purposeful contexts around the environment. Helping children to understand the purpose of numbers, for example, a sign showing how many children can play on a number track.

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who attend

The childminder has a good knowledge and understanding of how to promote the learning and development of young children. She provides an extensive range of activities and experiences that thoroughly engage and motivate children. As a result they are making good progress in their learning and development taking into account their starting point and capabilities. The childminder completes regular and precise observations and assessments of children and uses theses effectively to plan their next steps of learning. Parents are encouraged to share information about their children's learning and development at the start of a placement. This gives the childminder a clear understanding of children's starting points and how to support their future learning. The childminder keeps parents well-informed about their children's achievements and progress through the use of a daily diary, which they take home. This encourages Parents to keep the

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who attend

childminder informed about how they support their children's learning at home. The childminder encourages the use of mathematical language through mark-making to support children's thinking about numbers. She also asks questions such as how many dots they can see on a dice when playing games. However there are few pictures, posters or labels displayed for children to see numbers in print around the setting.

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who attend

The childminder effectively supports children's physical development through well-planned indoor and outdoor activities. Children regularly visit local parks and soft play areas where they can practise balancing on climbing frames and ladders. They have great fun using swings, slides and spinning chairs. The childminder's garden is effectively organised and equipped with a wide range of outdoor play equipment. Children are able to use pedal cars, scooters and a trampoline and have space to run around and play ball games. This gives children opportunities to practise moving in different ways and at different speeds. Children are developing their independence and are able to put on their own shoes and coats. However they are not always encouraged by the childminder to do things for themselves, for example pouring their own drinks and dressing themselves.

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who attend

Children's communication and language development are supported well by the childminder. For example when reading stories to the children she skilfully uses questions to encourage children to tell her about the characters in books. Children are beginning to recognise letters in print and the childminder reinforces this by introducing, and displaying, a letter of the week. She then gets the children to try and find objects to match the letter. The childminder provides good opportunities to develop their writing skills. For example, when taking part in activities children are encouraged to use clip boards and pens. They use these to write the number of mini beasts they find hidden in a builder's tray.

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

Children have formed strong attachments with the childminder and her family. The childminder divides her time well between the children to ensure they are happy and enjoy their time with her. The childminder obtains information from parents regarding their children's likes and dislikes, and health requirements. This ensures that their individual needs are effectively met. Children behave well and are building good relationships with each other. They are learning to share and negotiate and take turns when playing. Good behaviour is valued. The childminder encourages this through giving consistent praise and encouragement of children's achievements. The childminder provides good opportunities for children to carry out small tasks. A rota is in place so that they can take turns to help to tidy up the playroom and lay the table at meal times. This allows children to have responsibilities and builds their self-esteem.

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

The childminder's home is very well organised, with a stimulating range of play materials that are in easy reach in child height storage units and shelves. Children's growing independence is greatly encouraged through them being to help themselves. Children are learning how to keep themselves safe through discussions with the childminder. For example when on outings she reminds them about the importance of crossing roads safely. Children take part in regular fire drills so they know what to do in the event of an emergency.

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

Children are encouraged to develop healthy lifestyles with a strong focus on outdoor play. They regularly extend their play into the garden and are encouraged by the childminder to walk when on outings. Children are developing a good understanding about the importance of a healthy diet. They enjoy choosing bananas, raisins and breadsticks for their mid-afternoon snack. The childminder ensures that there is a range of vegetables at meal times to encourage children to make healthy choices. Children are learning about the importance of good hygiene through their daily routine and generally manage their own personal needs well. The childminder works in partnership with the nursery school and pre-school which the children also attend. This ensures that they work together in providing continuity of care and good support for preparing children for their transition to school. For example helping them learn letter sounds and introducing them to books and

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

other materials that provide information or instructions for them to do.

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provision

The childminder demonstrates a good knowledge and understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage. She uses her knowledge well to create an environment that is welcoming, safe and effectively promotes children's learning and development. The childminder has a good understanding of her role and responsibilities in safeguarding children and is fully aware of how to report any concerns. The childminder carries out rigorous risk assessments, which she regularly reviews, to maintain children's safety within her home and on outings.

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provision

The childminder has a good understanding of the learning and development requirements. She has attended several training courses since her registration and is committed to continuous improvement. She plans to go on further training to keep her child protection knowledge up-to-date and enhance her child development knowledge. The childminder maintains comprehensive records, policies and procedures that underpin the service she provides. She regularly updates these, sharing and discussing them with parents. The childminder has a good knowledge of children's backgrounds. She promotes inclusion for all children through keeping thorough records of their individual needs and all aspects of their progress.

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provision

The childminder has started to evaluate the service she provides. She has effectively identified her strengths and improvements that she wants make to improve outcomes for children. For example she intends to develop the outdoor play space to give children opportunities to grow their own vegetables. The childminder also wants to provide more computer software to support children's growing interest in technology. The childminder has well-established partnerships with parents. She shares information with them on a daily basis and gives them a detailed account of their children's day and activities they took part in. The childminder is proactive in getting feedback from parents regarding the service she provides through questionnaires. Parents have commented that their children are very happy and settled in the childminder's care. They are very impressed that their children's learning and development is closely monitored by the childminder. Her

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provision

supportive approach means and that they can work in partnership with her to address any concerns they may have.

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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 EY450434 Local authority Sutton Inspection number 882052 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 8 Total number of places 3 Number of children on roll 6

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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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