Childminder in Sutton

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 06/11/2013 28/01/2013

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early years provision

This inspection: 2 Previous inspection: 2 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 supports children's learning well overall. She demonstrates good interactive and supportive skills as she plays with and talks to the children. All of which helps them to make good progress in all areas of development.  Children are very confident in the childminder's care. They happily play and make choices, both inside and outdoors to help them to be independent. The childminder and co-minder organises their home and time well to enable them to promote the children's learning well.  The childminder provides an excellent range of toys and equipment that are easily accessible so children can use range of resources to support activities.  Children's language and communication skills are particularly well promoted through consistent interaction. The childminder's use of open-ended questions helps children think for themselves. The childminders also helps children to learn sign language and

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This provision is good

Spanish, in addition to using English to help them learn and progress.

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It is not yet outstanding because

 There are fewer opportunities for children to access numbers and counting when in playrooms.

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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 had discussions with the childminder relating to her practice.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector looked at areas of the premises used for childminding and sampled relevant documentation.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the children's activities and the childminder's interaction with them.

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Information about the setting

The childminder was registered in 2012. She lives with her husband and two children one of whom is within the early years age range. The premises are located in Carshalton situated in the London Borough of Sutton, close to shops, parks and public transport links. All areas on the ground floor and the 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.

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Information about the setting

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 works with her husband who is also a registered childminder. She is currently minding four children in 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 on roll.

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

 develop more opportunities for children to see numbers and use counting , for example, by providing number labels in the playrooms.

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who attend

Children enjoy their time with the childminder and co-minder, who focus on what children like to do and what they need to do next. The childminder has a good understanding of the learning and development requirements. As a result, children are interested and keen to learn. The childminder provides a broad range of activities and experiences, both in and outdoors, which helps children to make good progress in their learning. The childminder establishes firm links with parents when children first start, gaining information about children needs, interests and learning. This enables herself and co-minder to plan and provide activities that reflect children's interests and learning needs. She completes regular written and photographic observations on her key children. This enables her to effectively track children's learning and identify next steps to ensure children are continually challenged and moved on in all areas of learning. Parents are informed of their

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who attend

children's learning and development through general discussions and they are provided with opportunities to contribute to and extend their child's learning at home.

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who attend

All children are becoming skilful and confident communicators. They are confident when expressing their wants and needs. This is encouraged by the childminder and co-minder. The childminder talks to the children about their activities as they play, using English, Spanish and sign language. Children's understanding of the world is fostered well. They learn about technology through access to the computer, which has a range of educational software. They also access remote controls and various programmable toys. The childminder takes the children on many outings to local places of interest. They regularly visit 'Wilderness Island', a local attraction. This is where children have the opportunity to feed the ducks, observe birds, badgers and take part in nature trails. They are also developing an understanding of themselves and other people in the community by acknowledging a range of festivals that include Chinese New Year, Christmas and Diwali.

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who attend

Children's expressive arts and design skills are developing very well. They have access to a multitude of activities that encourage this. Children enjoy taking part in musical sessions, where they use musical instruments and sing along to favourite nursery rhymes and songs. The playrooms display a multitude of displays of children's photographs and artwork. All of which evidences that children have regular access to, paint, glue, play dough and small world resources. Children's mathematical development is fostered. They access shape sorters and puzzles, to develop their understanding of shape and space. Children learn about weight through accessing weighing scales in the garden, where they weigh things they find in the garden. However, there are few opportunities for children to develop their understanding and knowledge of number and counting, through labelling and activities, whilst in the playrooms.

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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 with both the childminder and her co-minder and are happy and content in their care. Children benefit from effective settling-in procedures that maintain the consistency of their home routines and help them feel secure. She also allows the child to choose the keyworker so meaningful bonds are easily made. The childminder is warm and attentive to children's needs, which effectively fosters their emotional and physical well- being. Children also enjoy attending children's centres, where they meet up with other children and engage in varied activities. This enables them to make wider friendships, build their confidence and develop social skills for their future.

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

Children are developing a positive attitude to a healthy lifestyle and benefit from fresh air and exercise. They go out into the garden on a daily basis weather permitting. Children have access to a range of equipment that includes dolls and buggies, magnifying glasses, bikes and a slide. The garden area is organised well to cover the seven areas of learning. Children also take part in the daily school run along the river Wandle. This is used well to help children learn to manage their own safety. Children know to hold hands and not to run or go near the water. The childminder monitors her walks to school and makes changes to her practice if she has concerns, such as not allowing children to ride their scooters. This helps keeps children safe when out. Children are beginning to learn to manage their personal needs and develop an understanding of being healthy. The childminder encourages good hygiene routines. For example, children wash their hands

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

before they have meals and snacks. There are hand washing signs displayed in both bathrooms to help children learn the routine. Children also benefit from healthy varied home-cooked meals that meet their nutritional and dietary needs.

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

Children are learning to share and take turns because the childminder is a good role model. She talks to children, helps them negotiate when they want to use the same equipment, and praises them for being kind. This helps children learn right from wrong.

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provision

The childminder has a good understanding of the safeguarding and welfare requirements. She has an understanding of the signs that indicate a child may be at risk of harm and has a clear safeguarding procedure to follow. The childminder has all the required records and documentation to support children's well-being. She understands the requirements of the Statutory Framework for the Early Years Foundation Stage and ensures she maintains the correct adult to child ratios when working by herself and with her co-minder. The childminder has a good understanding of safety issues and makes sure ch are well supervised. Her co-minder takes the lead in completing written risk assessments. This helps to ensure hazards are minimised to children, both indoors and outdoors. As a result, the environment is safe and children can enjoy their learning and explore with confidence.

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provision

The childminder shows a good awareness of the quality of her service, including her strengths and areas of development. Through using Ofsted's self-evaluation form both herself and her co-minder identify and prioritise areas for development. Since her last inspection, she has completed a workshop on small world play. She has also completed the recommendations from her previous inspections. All of which demonstrates that the childminder has a good commitment to driving improvement.

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provision

Partnership with parents is well established overall. The childminder has implemented a wide range of policies and procedures that are in line with requirements. These are shared with parents and keep them informed of her practice. Appropriate procedures are in place for keeping parents informed of their child's progress and development. Parents have access to their individual children's learning folders, artwork, photos and discussions on a regular basis. Parents also contribute to the evaluation of the setting and have positive praise of the care and learning provided. This effectively contributes to a continual two- way flow of information. There are several children on roll who currently attend other early years settings. The childminder has developed effective links to ensure there is progression and continuity in the children's care and learning. The childminder has a clear understanding of the check for children aged two years and the role she plays to aid

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provision

children's learning and development. Therefore children make good progress in their learning.

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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 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 EY450270 Local authority Sutton Inspection number 938379 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 8 Total number of places 5 Number of children on roll 12

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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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