Childminder in Sutton

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 16 March 2015 Not applicable

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This inspection: Good 2

Previous inspection: Not applicable 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 stimulating environment with a focus on personal and social development, communication and language skills, and physical development.  The childminder has built good relationships with parents through constant communication. She keeps parents up to date including information on daily activities and important messages from other settings children attend.  The childminder monitors the children's abilities closely through continuous progress checks. This ensures children are reaching appropriate stages of development and are ready for their next steps in learning.  The childminder has kept up to date with current safeguarding procedures by recently attending a course. She has a good knowledge of what to do if there are safeguarding concerns.  The childminder offers a range of extra activities, such as visits to toddler groups and daily trips to the park. These activities promote children's learning and extend their

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder provides few examples of print in the home to use alongside children's play to promote their literacy 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

 review the organisation of the environment to enhance children's literacy by providing labelling to help them learn to read and write.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed all areas used by children in the childminder's home.  The inspector and childminder participated in a joint observation.  The inspector reviewed the childminder's policies and procedures.  The inspector observed children playing and learning.  The inspector reviewed the children's learning journeys, including their progress checks.

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who attend. This is good

The quality of the childminder's teaching is good. She helps children to play together and extends the younger children's language. For example, she played alongside the children as they pretended to make a cup of tea and sandwiches. She described their actions and helped them to pronounce new words correctly. The children use their imaginations when they play with the train set and learn skills, such as cause and effect. For example, they built bridges for their trains and the childminder helped them recognise the names of shapes and colours. This skilful teaching helps prepare children for later learning and develop the skills that are required when they start school. The childminder provides activities for children that follow their interests. The childminder completes learning journeys for every child. She makes observations of the children's achievements and assesses their progress. This means she monitors children closely and plans for their next

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who attend. This is good

steps in development. Consequently, they make good progress in their learning.

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good

The childminder is a good role model. She demonstrates and talks to children in a kind and calm way to help them behave well and get along together. Children develop close and positive relationships with the childminder. She provides high levels of care and supervision. Consequently, children develop confidence, independence and actively learn in the well-resourced environment. Most parents provide their children with a packed lunch. However, on occasion the childminder provides food using a varied menu, which contributes to children's good health. She promotes good hygiene routines that help children learn how to manage their personal care. The childminder assesses her home for risks daily, checking and removing potential hazards so children are safe in her home.

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provision is good

The childminder has a good understanding of the requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage. The childminder constantly reflects on her practice making sure the resources she provides suit the needs and interests of the individual child. In addition, she changes activities regularly to maintain their interests. The childminder attends relevant courses to keep her knowledge up to date. For example, she has a good understanding of how to safeguard children, including good procedures to follow, and knows how to report any concerns for a child's welfare. The childminder has good relationships with parents and uses a diary to communicate with them. This means she can relay any important messages from both herself and other settings that children attend. This provides continuity in care and learning between home, other settings and the childminder, which means children feel secure because all adults around them are working together.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY421129 Local authority Sutton Inspection number 750055 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 4

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2011. She lives in Wallington, Surrey. She is open Monday to Friday term-time only. She provides care before and after school, and collects children from local schools and nurseries.

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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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