Childminder in Merton

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 18/06/2014 16/12/2008

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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 has a good knowledge of individual children. She knows their learning needs and responds to these effectively.  Children are happy and settled in the setting. The childminder has a good relationship with them, which supports their emotional wellbeing.  Children have access to a stimulating environment, which supports their growing independence.  The childminder has a good overview of her provision. She knows what she needs to improve and constantly evaluates her practice to ensure it supports children's learning effectively.

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It is not yet outstanding because

 There is scope to develop children's sensory skills, particularly in the garden, by providing more opportunities for children to use their senses during exploration and play.

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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 held discussions with the childminder at appropriate times through the inspection.  The inspector carried out a joint observation with the childminder.  The inspector looked at children's assessment records and planning documentation.  The inspector took account of parents' comments in children's learning journals.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector checked evidence of suitability and qualifications of the childminder and her self-evaluation form.

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Information about the setting

The childminder registered in 2003. She works in the house of co-minder in the London borough of Merton. The whole of the ground floor and first floor bathroom area of the home are used for childminding. There is an enclosed garden available for outdoor play. The childminder is registered by Ofsted on the Early Years Register and the compulsory and voluntary parts of the Childcare Register. There are currently six children on roll. The childminder holds a degree in early childhood studies and has Early Years Professional Status.

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

 provide more activities and resources, particularly in the garden, to encourage babies and young children to make full use of their senses in their exploration and play

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who attend

Children enjoy interesting activities across the seven areas of learning of the Early Years Foundation Stage. They have a good range of resources, which they use in different ways. For example, children develop their hand and eye coordination as the childminder shows how to link different plastic shapes together and the children copy. The childminder says words such as 'pop' and 'ping' which children repeat, helping their early language skills. Children develop their play by pretending the linked rings are spectacles as they peer through them at their friends. The childminder joins in the fun and extends children's learning by naming the different colours of the shapes, as well as using counting, to help them understand the early use of numbers. Children have many books to choose from, and they develop good concentration as they sit looking at pictures and turning the pages. The childminder enhances children's love of books by frequent story times, when children

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who attend

learn how pictures and words tell interesting stories. The childminder demonstrates that she is aware of supporting babies' and toddlers' sensory development through sand, paint and water play. However, there are opportunities to widen this by making more effective use of the garden to provide children with a range of activities to engage their wonder of the natural world through their senses.

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who attend

The childminder has a good understanding of where children are in their learning because she uses information from parents, as well as her own observations, to establish their starting points. She observes children to find out what they have achieved and what they enjoy doing. She effectively matches her observations and assessments to the children's ages and stages of development of the Early Years Foundation Stage, showing children's progress. She highlights their achievements and this enables her to focus on areas where children need extra support. The childminder, therefore, appropriately adapts her planning to meet children's learning needs.

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who attend

Parents know what their children have been doing with the childminder and enjoy looking at photographs of their children engaged in activities. Detailed verbal feedback together with a daily diary means that parents know what children have enjoyed that day. Parents are also encouraged to view their children's learning journal which means they are kept well informed about their child's progress.

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

Strong attachments and close relationships between the childminder and the children are evident. The childminder supports new children into her home through a gradual settling- in procedure, which is individual to each child's emotional needs. This helps to ensure that children settle well, ensuring they are happy and content. The childminder fosters a sense of belonging, which helps children become confident learners who are emotionally well prepared for their next stages in their learning. The childminder is caring and gives children the individual attention which makes them feel special. Children move freely around their play-room, helping themselves to the available resources. This promotes their confidence and develops their independence. The childminder treats children with kindness and respect and they reciprocate, following the childminder's good example. Consequently, children behave well as they learn to play together and share toys,

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

developing their personal and social skills.

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

The childminder promotes children's health by ensuring all areas where children play and sleep are clean and well maintained. Children eat freshly cooked food each day and the childminder ensures their meals are healthy and meet any dietary requirements. Children are developing new skills as they are offered finger foods and spoon, so that they can begin feed themselves. Children practise their physical skills as they enjoy regular opportunities for fresh air and exercise.

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

The childminder ensures children's safety through supervision. Children learn about keeping themselves safe by helping the childminder to tidy up toys when they have finished playing with them. Children enjoy putting toys away so they can make room for new and interesting activities. All documentation to promote children's safety and well- being is in place and the childminder completes this information accurately and shares it with parents.

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provision

The inspection was brought forward following concerns raised with Ofsted with regard to the childminder's arrangements for supervising children during times of resting. At the inspection, it was found that the childminder has good arrangements and facilities in the home for children to rest and sleep. The childminder has a good understanding of her responsibilities in meeting the welfare, learning and development requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage and has a robust understanding of the safeguarding procedures. The childminder risk assesses all areas where children play and sleep, including frequently checking sleeping children, who occupy an upstairs bedroom and downstairs sitting room, to ensure they are safe. The childminder has clear policies, which she shares with parents. She talks confidently about what she would do if she had a concern about a child and has an up-to-date list of people to contact if she needs advice.

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provision

Her documentation is well organised, easily accessible and underpins her practice well. Children are safe in the setting. There are good procedures in place for the collection of children and checking identities of visitors. The childminder holds a valid first-aid certificate and is aware of her responsibilities when administering medication and treating accidents. Children are kept safe inside and outdoors because she carries out regular risk assessments.

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provision

The childminder monitors her provision well. There is a broad programme of activities, which enables children to make good progress. Assessments are accurate and she monitors these well so that she can highlight any gaps in the children's learning. This enables her to plan effectively to give children extra support if required. The childminder is committed to ensuring she offers quality in her provision. She identifies what she does well and what she wants to improve through completing the Ofsted self-evaluation document. For example, she is aware of the potential of the garden to extend children's learning and demonstrates her plans for developing this area. The childminder places a high priority on professional development. She has completed many courses and a degree in Early Years Childhood Studies. The childminder works well with the local authority and meets with other childminders and this helps her to develop her provision further. This

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provision

demonstrates the childminder has a good capacity to improve still further.

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provision

Partnerships with parents are good. They comment positively in the children's record books about how their children are making progress. The childminder makes takes note of parents' views and includes them in action plans. The childminder recognises too the importance of working in partnership with other providers. Although the childminder does not currently have children on roll who attend school or nursery, she has experience of working with other settings and schools in supporting children's preparation for moving from her care to other provisions. This demonstrates the childminder's ability and commitment to work in partnership with others, thus fully meeting the care and learning needs of the children in her setting.

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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 EY257693 Local authority Merton Inspection number 959389 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 8 Total number of places 4 Number of children on roll 6

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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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