Childminder in Sutton

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 15/10/2013 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

 Children feel secure in the care of the childminder and form good bonds with her, which enhances their emotional well-being.  The childminder supports and extends children's play and learning opportunities well.  Children enjoy interesting and challenging experiences, linked to their interests, which helps them make good progress in their learning.  The childminder works closely with parents and keeps them well informed about their children's progress.

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It is not yet outstanding because

 The childminder does not regularly share information with other early years settings that children attend, to support continuity in their care and learning.  Children's developing independence is not always fully supported in relation to toileting.

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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

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Information about this inspection

 scheduled more frequently where Ofsted identifies a need to do so, for example where provision was previously judged 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 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  scheduled 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 in the childminder's home.  The inspector spoke to the childminder about her service.  The inspector sampled a range of documents and records used by the childminder.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector looked around all areas of the home and garden, and discussed the childminder's risk assessments.

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Information about the setting

The childminder registered in 2013. She lives with her husband and their two children in a residential area in the London Borough of Sutton. Childminding takes place mainly on the ground floor of the house; this includes the family room, dining room and conservatory. The toilet and bathroom are also on the ground floor. The first floor may be used for children wishing to sleep, if required. There is a secure garden situated at the rear of the property, which is available for outdoor play. There is a sloped driveway up to the house and there are parking facilities outside. The childminder is registered on the Early Years Register and on the compulsory and voluntary parts of the Childcare Register. There is currently one child in the early years age range on roll. The childminder also cares for older children.

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

 strengthen the two-way flow of information with other early years settings that children attend, to provide continuity in their care and learning

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

 encourage children in their efforts at independence in relation to toileting, to further support their developing understanding of how to manage their own hygiene and personal needs.

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who attend

The childminder shows a good understanding of how to support children's learning and development through play. She works closely with parents to find out as much as possible about children's starting points, interests and needs before they start. This helps the childminder plan a range of interesting and challenging experiences that successfully supports each child's individual learning. As a result of the carefully arranged activities and routines, based around their individual needs and interests, children feel secure and settled in the setting. This includes those children who have recently moved from other settings. The childminder talks to children about what they are doing and asks them about what they have done at the weekend and at nursery school, for example. This helps children feel special and important, as the childminder shows interest in their experiences and achievements away from her setting.

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who attend

The childminder makes regular observations of children's achievements and effectively tracks their development to ensure they are making good progress. She ensures she keeps parents well informed about children's achievements. The childminder talks to them on a daily basis and encourages them to share information from home. This gives parents good opportunities to extend their children's learning and development.

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who attend

Children have access to a good range of toys and resources offering excitement and challenge. The childminder knows children's favourite toys, such as trains, and ensures these are readily available for them. Children also receive encouragement to take part in other activities to extend their learning and development, such as art and craft activities. This ensures children have good opportunities to learn a range of skills across the seven areas of learning. This in turn helps them prepare for the next stage in their development and their readiness for school.

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who attend

The childminder offers good support for children's language and communication skills. She talks to them as they play, extending conversations and gently encouraging shy children to vocalise their responses. She fosters children's interest in books with visits to the library and access to a good selection of attractive books in the setting. These are added to on a monthly basis as the childminder belongs to a book club. This enables her to refresh the books children have access to on a regular basis, in line with current themes and interests.

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who attend

The childminder makes good use of everyday activities and routines to develop children's understanding of mathematics. She encourages children to count cars and buses on the daily school run and supports them in their recognition of numbers; for example when on walks, children look for numbers on doors. Children also receive good support in their understanding and development of simple addition.

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who attend

Children show good levels of concentration during their play. The childminder skilfully supports and extends this play, encouraging the children to explore and discover how the magnetic connections work on the trains. She also encourages the children to notice that the wheels on some trains are too big or too small to fit on the track. As a result, children are fully engaged and occupied in their play and are fully motivated to learn during their time in the setting.

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

The childminder provides an inclusive setting in which children feel warmly welcomed. Children have their own place at the dining table, and their own colour-coded cups and plates. These considerations help children to develop a sense of belonging and to feel a part of the family household. Children respond well to the childminder's caring approach and their behaviour is good. They are gaining confidence in exploring the well-organised and safe home, where they can easily access the good range of toys and play materials.

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

The childminder carries out careful checks of the home each day to ensure children can play safely. Effective safety precautions are in place, including safety gates and socket covers, where appropriate. The childminder is vigilant about supervising children at all times, particularly when playing in the garden and on outings. Children have good opportunities to learn about risks and how to keep themselves safe, with the childminder's guidance. For example, they practise the fire drill every six weeks. This helps children know what to do in the event of a real emergency.

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

The childminder effectively promotes children's health and well-being. She provides liquid soap and paper towels for hand washing and encourages children to clean their hands properly by 'washing off all the bubbles'. These simple procedures help to minimise the risk of cross-infection. However, the childminder misses some opportunities for children to develop their self-sufficiency by managing their own hygiene and personal needs. For example, although a suitable booster step is provided, the childminder frequently lifts children on and off the toilet, instead of encouraging them to do this for themselves.

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

Children are actively encouraged to choose their own meals and snacks from the healthy range provided, including wholemeal sandwiches, salad and fresh fruit. They play outside each day and are supported in their understanding of physical exercise as part of a healthy lifestyle. This also helps them gain skills and confidence in activities such as using the climbing frame. Children also enjoy trips including farm tours and woodland walks, as well as outings further afield to Kew Gardens and Wimbledon Park. This gives them opportunities to learn about the natural world, as they explore and collect items to bring back for art and craft activities.

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provision

The childminder has a good understanding of the safeguarding and welfare requirements, and how to protect children. She demonstrates a secure understanding of the procedures to follow if she has concerns about a child's welfare. Additionally, the childminder has devised a written safeguarding policy setting out her responsibilities, which she makes available to parents. This helps the childminder keep children safe in line with the requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage framework.

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provision

The childminder has a good knowledge of the learning and development requirements, and how to effectively promote children's progress through play. She has many years' experience as a private nanny prior to being a childminder. She provides a well-organised and resourceful educational programme that is matched to children's interests and requirements.

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provision

The childminder establishes good relationships with parents and ensures they are all kept well informed of daily events, including what meals the children have eaten. She shares information about children's progress and their development records, and encourages parents to share information from home as appropriate. The childminder has successfully supported children's transitions to nursery school, and from other settings to her own, by working closely with parents. However, a fully effective two-way flow of information about children's progress has not yet been successfully established with other settings children attend. This reduces opportunities to ensure a consistent approach to their learning and care.

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provision

The childminder is committed to continually developing her service. She makes good use of her membership to childminding organisations and seeks support from other local childminders, in order to help her keep up to date with changes and reflect on her practice. She has identified additional training as an area for improvement and is about to embark on a level 3 childcare and education training course. In addition the childminder has also booked on additional safeguarding training and a food hygiene course, demonstrating her understanding of the benefits of continuous training and development.

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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 action. 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 EY453483 Local authority Sutton Inspection number 909181 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 8 Total number of places 4 Number of children on roll 3

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection not applicable

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Telephone number

set out in the guidance ‘Complaints procedure: 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, which are usually the childminder’s 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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