Childminder in Merton

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 9 March 2015 15 October 2010

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Previous inspection: Satisfactory 3 How well the early years provision meets the needs of the range of children who attend Requires improvement The contribution of the early years provision to the well-being of children Requires improvement The effectiveness of the leadership and management of the early years provision Requires improvement The setting does not meet legal requirements for early years settings

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This provision requires improvement. It is not yet good because:

 The childminder lacks a secure understanding of the learning and development requirements, including completing progress checks for two-year-old children. As a result, she does not use observation and assessment well enough to plan for children's next steps in learning. This means that children do not make the best possible progress.  The childminder's partnerships with other early years settings children attend are basic. As a result, she does not gain or share information to promote a consistent approach to meeting children's learning and care needs.  The childminder does not fully promote children's awareness of being responsible or extend their understanding of safety measures in the environment.  The childminder's self-evaluation is not effective enough to help her identify areas to develop and improve to benefit the children.

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It has the following strengths

 Children are well behaved and they develop appropriate independence skills. Children are confident, happy and comfortable in the childminder's care.  The childminder has a clear understanding about her responsibilities to protect children. She attends training to refresh her knowledge and understanding of safeguarding procedures.  The childminder develops positive partnerships with parents, which benefits the children. As a result, children develop a strong sense of security.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

To meet the requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage the provider must:

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

 develop the use of observations to assess children's learning and development effectively in order to plan challenging activities to help children make good progress  develop knowledge of completing progress checks for children aged between two and three years to identify their progress and any specific learning needs at this stage, and share this information with parents and any relevant professionals as appropriate  develop partnerships with other early years settings that children attend to promote a joint approach to supporting children's learning and care needs.

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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

 strengthen children's understanding of responsibilities through consistently encouraging them to help tidy up and promote their understanding of safety measures  strengthen the self-evaluation process so that areas for improvement are identified and prioritised to benefit children's care and learning needs.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector had a tour of the premises with the childminder.  The inspector observed teaching and learning activities in the indoor learning environment.  The inspector looked at a sample of procedures and children's records.  The inspector discussed the childminder's self-evaluation process.  The inspector took account of the written feedback from parents.

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who attend. This requires improvement

The childminder provides appropriate activities that keep children suitably occupied. For example, children are eager to play and make their own choices from the toys and activities available. The childminder constantly talks with the children, developing their listening, understanding and speaking skills well. She regularly observes children and uses this information to identify children's current interests. As a result, the childminder provides toys and activities that reflect these. However, she does not use the observations to assess children's learning or to plan challenging activities. As a result, the quality of teaching is not fully effective to help children make good progress across all areas of learning.

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requires improvement

The childminder meets children's care needs well, supporting their awareness of good hygiene routines, such as hand washing before eating. Children enjoy nutritious food that supports their awareness of healthy choices and they have access to regular drinks. They benefit from daily outdoor play which promotes their physical skills as they run and jump in the fresh air. This promotes their good health and well-being. Children develop positive relationships with each other, which supports their social skills. This helps provide some of the skills children need for starting school. The childminder does not fully encourage children to develop a sense of responsibility, such as through helping to tidy up after their play and activities. The childminder risk assesses and minimises hazards in her home to help keep children safe. She uses appropriate safety measures, such as a doorstop to secure the door to the cosy area when children use this. However, the childminder does

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requires improvement

not explain to the children why this is used to raise their awareness of safety further.

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provision requires improvement

The childminder does not implement the learning and development requirements well enough to ensure children are fully supported. She lacks awareness of completing progress checks for two-year-old children to identify their progress and any need for additional support. In addition, the childminder has not taken steps to exchange information with other settings children attend to promote continuity in their learning and care needs. She provides parents with daily information about their children's experiences and they are pleased with the support given to their children. The childminder takes some steps to evaluate her provision, including seeking parents' feedback. However, her self- evaluation is not rigorous enough to recognise and plan priorities to improve the outcomes for children.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY347698 Local authority Merton Inspection number 1002572 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 8 Total number of places 4 Number of children on roll 4

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 15 October 2010

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2007. She lives in Morden in the London Borough of Merton.

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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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