Childminder in Sutton

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 17 February 2015 21 March 2012

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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

 The childminder provides a welcoming environment for school-age children, where they can relax and have fun after the school day.  The childminder keeps parents well informed on a day-to-day basis. They have access to a good range of written information about the setting. The childminder works closely with them to ensure she meets children's individual needs.  Children have good relationships with the childminder. They are happy and settled in her care.  The childminder shows a positive attitude to continuous development and improvement. She has completed a recognised childcare qualification since the last inspection. This training has had a positive impact on the quality of the care she provides.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder has not fully developed opportunities for children to use every day technology resources.  The childminder does not fully involve parents in monitoring the quality of the service she provides.

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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

 extend opportunities further for children to use every day technology resources to support their understanding of the world  extend systems for gathering feedback from parents as part of the self-evaluation process.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed children taking part in activities.  The inspector had discussions with the childminder.  The inspector looked at children's records and other relevant paperwork.  The inspector read letters from parents and took account of their views.

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who attend. This is good

The childminder plans a variety of activities for children that complement their experiences at school. She makes sure she finds out about each child's background and needs before they start so that she can provide appropriate care. The childminder engages children in conversations and listens carefully to their responses. This effectively supports their communication and language skills. She helps children sound out letters so they can find the labelled box of toys that they are looking for. Children respond well to challenges, such as when the childminder sets them a matching task. The childminder encourages them to use their imaginations. For instance, children made their own footpath across the room with paper as part of their game. Children use some electronic resources. However, children do not regularly use the computer and other every day technology to help them practise useful skills for the future.

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good

The childminder effectively promotes children's physical and emotional well-being. She is warm and responsive towards them and sensitive to their individual needs. She offers children praise and gentle reassurance, which helps them behave well. The childminder makes careful checks of the home and garden each day to help ensure children can play safely. Children quickly grow in confidence and independence as they happily choose from the wide range of resources that are easily accessible. The childminder promotes their good health effectively. Children learn simple good hygiene routines such as taking their shoes off inside and washing their hands before they eat. They have daily opportunities to be active, such as playing in the garden or visiting the nearby park.

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provision is good

The childminder has a good understanding of the requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage. Children are safe and well cared for. The childminder has completed child protection training. This helps ensure she knows what to do if she has concerns about the welfare of a child. She updates her skills by attending local courses, and reviews her practice on a regular basis. The childminder makes changes such as reorganising resources, which have a positive impact on children's choice and independence. She works in partnership with the schools children attend as appropriate. For instance, she ensures she adopts a similar approach to supporting their literacy skills. Letters from parents show they are very happy with the care the childminder provides. However, the childminder does not consistently involve parents in identifying areas for improvement in the childminding setting. For instance, she does not always ask them for feedback on a

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY362797 Local authority Sutton Inspection number 844229 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 1

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 21 March 2012

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2007. She lives with her husband and her aunt in Wallington, within the London Borough of Sutton. The childminder is registered on the Early Years Register and the compulsory and voluntary parts of the Childcare Register. She cares for children before and after school during term time only.

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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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