Childminder in Merton

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 3 February 2015 27 October 2011

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This inspection: Good 2

Previous inspection: Satisfactory 3 How well the early years provision meets the needs of the range of children who attend Good 2

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This inspection: Good 2

The contribution of the early years provision to the well-being of children Good 2

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This inspection: Good 2

The effectiveness of the leadership and management of the early years provision Good 2

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This inspection: Good 2

The setting meets legal requirements for early years settings

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This provision is good

 Children make good progress because the childminder assesses their development and provides additional help to close any gaps in children's learning.  Children move around the setting freely, accessing well-planned resources.  The childminder promotes positive partnerships with parents to ensure she meets children's needs. They discuss children's learning and work positively together to enhance children's learning in the setting and at home.  The childminder helps younger children and those children learning English as an additional language to develop good communication skills.  The childminder has a good knowledge of how to safeguard children and knows how to report any child protection concerns she may have.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not always provide opportunities for children to practise making marks to enhance their early writing skills.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

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

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

 maximise opportunities for children to practise their early writing skills.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the children as they played.  The inspector viewed the areas of the home used for childminding.  The inspector conducted a joint observation.  The inspector sampled documentation, including children's records and policies.

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who attend. This is good

The childminder observes children during their first few weeks and gains information from parents in order to establish their starting points effectively. As a result, she builds on their interests and plans for children's next steps in learning. Consequently, children make good progress in preparation for their next stage in learning. The childminder helps babies and younger children to develop their communication and language, for example, when they sing songs together. The childminder teaches children mathematical language alongside their play using words, such as big and small and counting when building towers with blocks. The childminder does not always provide children with drawing and painting activities and implements to develop early writing skills. The childminder takes children to the local playgroup, where they have opportunities to partake in creative activities and develop their social skills.

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good

The childminder organises a safe and welcoming for children. Children are happy and confidently move around the setting choosing from the interesting resources, which are stored at low level. The childminder talks to babies and younger children so they understand changes in the routine, for example, when it is time to change their nappy. The childminder uses simple actions to help younger children understand. As a result, they confidently explore and express their own preferences and interests. Children develop strong attachments to the childminder. She offers cuddles and comfort to children if they become upset, which helps them feel secure. The childminder plays games with the children such as, snap to encourage taking turns and sharing. She helps younger children to develop their independence. For example, she asked a child, 'Where is your other shoe?' These skills prepare children well for school. The children go out in the fresh air

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good

daily, which contributes to a healthy lifestyle. Children practise their climbing and balancing skills, and develop their large muscles when they visit local parks.

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provision is good

The childminder demonstrates a good understanding of the requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage. She has a good understanding of how children develop and learn. The childminder has attended safeguarding training and has a clear understanding of child protection procedures and how to keep children safe. She maintains a safe home and completes regular risk assessments to minimise hazards. The positive partnerships the childminder has with parents' means that they happily provide feedback on the provision, which she acts on to continuously drive improvement. Since the last inspection, the childminder has developed her knowledge of assessment and plans enjoyable and challenging activities that enhance children's learning.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 138149 Local authority Merton Inspection number 843034 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 3

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 27 October 2011

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 1996. She lives with her adult son in Wimbledon, in the London Borough of Merton. The childminder is registered on the Early Years Register and the compulsory and voluntary parts of the Childcare Register.

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Telephone number

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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Telephone number

procedures set out in the guidance ‘Complaints procedure: raising concerns and making complaints about Ofsted’, which is available from Ofsted’s website: www.gov.uk/government/organisations/ofsted. If you would like Ofsted to send you a copy of the guidance, please telephone 0300 123 4234, or email enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk. 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, safeguarding and child protection.

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Telephone number

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Telephone number

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

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