Stoto, Iwona

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 14/11/2013 19/10/2012

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early years provision

This inspection: 2 Previous inspection: 3 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 are happy and settled and they have built strong bonds with the childminder.  The childminder promotes children's communication and language skills through talking to them and asking questions.  The childminder uses observations she makes on children effectively. Consequently, children receive good support to help them make good progress.  Children are at ease and confidently explore and make choices and decisions from the range of toys and activities available.

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It is not yet outstanding because

 Opportunities to enhance children's early literacy skills are not fully utilised.

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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 compulsory part 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 a tour of the rooms used for childminding and the garden.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the interaction between the childminder and the children as they played with the activities.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector spoke to the children, the childminder and co-childminder at appropriate times during the inspection.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector looked at children's records, learning journeys and policies and procedures.

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Information about the setting

The childminder registered in 2011 on the Early Years Register and the compulsory part of the Childcare Register. She works with another registered childminder from an address in the London borough of Merton. The house is situated close to local shops, schools and parks. Play activities take place on the ground floor. The family have a cat and there is an enclosed garden for outdoor play. The childminder is caring for two children in the early years age group.

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

 enhance opportunities for children to learn about words and numbers, for example, by displaying letters, words and numbers in meaningful contexts.

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who attend

The childminder meets the needs of all the children in her care well. She works closely with parents to establish children's individual interests and abilities and to get to know their starting points. She has a good understanding of the needs of children who learn English as an additional language. As children play she encourages the use of English, however she is also conscience of the importance of children's home language which she also encourages.

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who attend

The quality of teaching is good. The childminder has a secure knowledge and understanding of how to promote the learning and development of young children. She plans and provides a varied range of challenging activities and experiences to meet the needs of the children in her care. Children's achievements and progress are discussed with parents on a regular basis. When sharing this information the childminder encourages parents to support children's learning and development at home.

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who attend

The childminder organises her home well. Children are able to enjoy a variety of activities in a homely environment. However, there are few pictures, posters or labels displayed for children to see numbers and letters in print within the setting to help them become familiar with the concept of numbers and letters and their meaning. Children are able to be expressive in arts and design. The childminder provides a selection of different craft materials such as shiny, sticky, and sugar paper and pompoms. Children are able to practise their physical skills as they use scissors and glue sticks. Children's interest in books is encouraged as children they are able to choose a book to look at on their own or one for the childminder to read to them. Children are developing good social skills as the childminder organises regular visits to play groups. This gives the children good opportunities to mix with other children.

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who attend

Children develop good numeracy skills as the childminder encourages children to count in everyday situations. For instance, when on outings, they count cars. During trips to parks the childminder enables children to cultivate their understanding of the different seasons and nature. As they explore and look for leaves and conkers. The childminder provides good selection of resources to promote children's imagination and make-believe play. They enjoy dressing up and mimic adults as they make cups of tea for each other. All of these activities support children's learning and development well. They also provide firm foundations in preparing children for the next stage in their development and readiness for school.

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

The childminder creates a relaxed environment for the children. She helps children to settle from their home into her setting by inviting parents to stay initially with their child. She also asks parents to accompany her to groups to further help their child to settle. The childminder works closely with parents to make sure that the children's individual routines and care needs are known and are followed. Consequently, children's emotional well-being is supported and nurtured well. As children play the childminder praises and encourages their efforts which foster their confidence and self-esteem. Following the last inspection the childminder has implemented a written behaviour management policy and has reorganised the play area in the kitchen diner to enable the children to make choices about what they want to play with.

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

Children behave well. They are polite towards each other and demonstrate good manners at meal times and when participating in activities. This prepares them well for the next stage in their learning, such as moving onto school. Children learn about the importance of leading a healthy lifestyle. During trips to the park they are able to develop a good awareness of space and balance as they climb on fixed equipment.

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

Parents provide packed lunches for their children. The childminder supplements these with snacks of fruit such as raisins. These are supporting children's physical development and good health. Children regularly practise emergency evacuation procedures with the childminder, which underpins their developing understanding of safety issues.

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provision

The childminder fulfils her responsibilities in meeting the meeting the learning and development and safeguarding and welfare requirements. She provides a variety of experiences to help children make good progress. The childminder, alongside her co - childminder, meet children's individual needs well. This ensures that each child is treated with equal concern. She has a good understanding of her responsibility to protect children from harm and of the procedures to follow should she have any concerns about any of the children in her care. Risks to children's safety are minimised, and the childminder gives children's well- being priority at all times to ensure they are happy and safe.

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provision

The childminder completes risk assessments for her home, garden and for outings. This supports her well to ensure children remain safe at all times. Written policies have been devised and are shared with parents. This enables parents to have a good understanding of the service they receive. The childminder has daily discussions with parents at the start and end of the day. As a result, parents are fully informed of the activities and play experiences their children take part in during the day.

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provision

The childminder has devised a questionnaire for parents to complete this enables her to identify her strengths and areas for development. The childminder also cares for children who attend other early year's provision, and has positive links with staff from these settings. This promotes a shared approach and continuity in the children's care, learning and development.

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The Childcare Register

The requirements for the compulsory 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 Requires improvement The provision is not giving children a good standard of early years education and/or there are minor breaches of the safeguarding and welfare requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage. It will be monitored and inspected within twelve months of the date of this inspection. 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

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Grade Judgement Description

the Early Years Foundation Stage. It will be monitored and inspected again within six months of the date of this inspection. 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 EY422256 Local authority Merton Inspection number 942315 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 3 - 3 Total number of places 3 Number of children on roll 1

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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

T: 0300 123 4234 Textphone: 0161 618 8524 E: enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk W: www.ofsted.gov.uk

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