Childminder in Merton

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 9 April 2015 12 August 2011

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

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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 is caring for four children under five, for two afternoons a week. She is exceeding the maximum number of three children she may care for at any one time. This is a breach of requirements.  Children do not have easy access to the good range of toys and resources on offer. Therefore, they are not always able to independently select what they want to play with.  The outdoor environment does not always provide children with as many exciting experiences and activities as indoors, to extend their learning. This does not support those children who prefer to learn outside.

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It has the following strengths

 Children make good progress, given their starting points and capabilities. The childminder provides varied and exciting activities based on children's individual interests and capabilities.  The childminder effectively reflects on her practice. She continues to attend training courses, which impact positively on teaching and learning. The childminder has a strong commitment to continually improving her service for children and parents.  The childminder establishes positive relationships with parents and other professionals. This enables children to benefit from a supported and coordinated approach to their care and learning.

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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

 ensure that the adult-to-child ratios are consistently met.

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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

 develop the organisation of resources to ensure children can make independent choices in their play  improve the outdoor play space to provide a wider and more exciting range of play experiences, to promote children's all-round learning and development further.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed children's activities in the childminder's home.  The inspector spoke with the childminder and interacted with the children at appropriate times throughout the inspection.  The inspector checked evidence of suitability of all household members. She also looked at a sample of the childminder's policies.  The inspector took account of the views of parents gathered by the childminder.  This inspection took place following the risk assessment process.

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who attend. This is good

The childminder has good knowledge of how children learn. She uses this knowledge to plan activities that reflect children's individual interests and capabilities. Therefore, children enjoy and are eager to take part in activities, and develop the skills required in readiness for the next stage in their development. Children enjoyed playing with large transport vehicles. The childminder uses good teaching strategies to support children's thinking skills. She asks questions and encourages children to make predictions. For example, she supported children to understand how rotor blades help helicopters take off. The childminder encourages children to develop their counting skills, knowledge of colours and understanding of shapes as they play with puzzles. The childminder supports children's communication skills by talking to them, and engaging them in conversations and repetition. For example, children thoroughly enjoy looking at books and singing songs.

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requires improvement

Relationships between the childminder and children are warm and caring. Children are happy, confident and settled in her care. Appropriate strategies are in place to manage children's behaviour. Children develop their independence skills relevant to their age. This is because the childminder supports, encourages and praises children as they tend to their self-care needs, such as toileting, hand washing and eating. However, not all toys and resources are easily accessible to support independent choices. The childminder and children sit together at snack times talking about healthy food options such as how fruit and vegetables are good for us. Children have daily opportunities for fresh air and physical exercise as they play in the garden, walk to and from school, and visit local parks. This develops their understanding of the importance of maintaining a healthy lifestyle. However, the childminder does not make sufficient use of her garden to provide a wide

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requires improvement

range of activities that support all areas of children's development.

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provision requires improvement

The childminder is exceeding the maximum number of children she may care for at any one time. Therefore, at times she is not meeting the requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage. However, the childminder demonstrates an awareness of how to rectify this. The childminder has attended child protection training and knows what to do if she has any concerns about a child in her care. She uses an effective system of monitoring children's progress. This ensures any potential learning needs are quickly identified and appropriate interventions are sought. The childminder shares information with parents so they can support children's learning at home.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY422711 Local authority Merton Inspection number 1010485 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 12 August 2011

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2011. She lives in Morden, in the London Borough of Merton. The childminder provides care from Monday to Friday, all year round, except public holidays. Her normal hours of operation are 8am to 6pm but she will consider working outside these hours to suit parents' requirements.

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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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