Home Childcarer in Merton

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 14 May 2015 16 May 2012

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This inspection: Outstanding 1

Previous inspection: Good 2 How well the early years provision meets the needs of the range of children who attend Outstanding 1

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This inspection: Outstanding 1

The contribution of the early years provision to the well-being of children Outstanding 1

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This inspection: Outstanding 1

The effectiveness of the leadership and management of the early years provision Outstanding 1

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This inspection: Outstanding 1

The setting meets legal requirements for early years settings

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This provision is outstanding

 Teaching is inspirational and has a very positive effect on children's learning, as the childminder and her assistant use a superb range of methods to help children engage in challenging activities. They have established very successful ways to observe children's development and plan for their next steps in learning.  The childminder's home is extremely well set out to support children's interests and inspires them to use their skills, senses and imagination when engaging in activities. As a result, children thoroughly enjoy their time with this inspiring, dedicated childminder and are becoming active, confident and independent learners.  The childminder, her co-childminder and their assistant have an exceptionally strong and caring ethos, that places the child at the centre of everything they do. Children have developed strong attachments to them. They work well together to meet children's individual needs and support their emotional well-being.

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This provision is outstanding

 The childminder promotes very positive partnerships with parents, and has strong links with practitioners from other settings that children attend. This ensures that children have excellent continuity in their welfare and learning.  The childminder and her assistant have an excellent knowledge of child protection procedures and how to keep children safe. They conduct regular risk assessments to ensure risks to children are minimised in all areas of the premises, and during outings.  This highly dedicated and inspirational childminder continually updates her professional development by attending a variety of training courses and undertaking research. She is reflective in her approach and ensures that ongoing quality improvements are identified and addressed swiftly. As a result, she has a very strong capacity to further improve this already outstanding setting.

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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 the already excellent, stimulating and inspirational provision through the investigation of further ways to support children's patterns of learning and individual fascinations.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector viewed the areas used for childminding. She talked to the children and childminder at appropriate times throughout the inspection, and observed a variety of activities.  The inspector looked at evidence of the suitability and qualifications of the childminder, as well as a selection of policies and procedures, including safeguarding and discussed risk assessments and the childminder's self-evaluation process.  The inspector carried out a joint observation with the childminder. She discussed children's learning and development, sampled their records and looked at the planning documentation.  The inspector took account of the views of parents spoken to on the day.

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who attend. This is outstanding

This qualified childminder has an in-depth knowledge of the learning and development requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage. She and her co-childminder have very high expectations of themselves, their assistant and of the children in their care. Very caring, enthusiastic, playful interactions and positive role modelling show that the quality of teaching is excellent. Children thoroughly enjoy story times, and show their knowledge of their favourite stories as they repeat familiar refrains. Interactive singing sessions positively support children to be fully involved. Children suggest songs to sing and copy the actions, signs and words modelled by the childminder. This supports children in improving their vocabulary and helps them to become competent, confident communicators. As a result, children are very appropriately developing the skills that they will need when they move on to school. However, there is room for the childminder to

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who attend. This is outstanding

enhance this outstanding provision even further through the exploration of children's focused patterns of play. Therefore, children can revisit their individual fascinations and extend their learning to the maximum.

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outstanding

The childminder makes very effective use of her home to support children's learning and development, and to promote a healthy lifestyle. Children move independently around the spacious open-plan lounge. They create extensive construction scenarios or play with puzzles on the floor. They enjoy shopping and cooking in the domestic role-play corner or selecting books for quiet time and relaxing in one of the many cosy areas. Children have a designated dining area in the childminder's kitchen, where they can also explore a wide variety of creative and messy play activities. Children have a superb understanding of healthy lifestyles because the childminder and her assistant provide a range of healthy and nutritious snacks and home-made meals. The childminder's child-friendly garden has all- weather paving and grass area, so that children can readily explore outside all year round. There is an excellent range of resources and equipment to inspire children to explore and

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provision is outstanding

The management of the provision by the childminder is inspirational. She takes the lead, closely supervising and supporting both her co-childminder and her assistant through first- hand observations, regular supervision meetings and by precisely outlining all of their training needs. Her dedication, high attention to detail and excellent leadership skills inspire all those that work with her. They too are extremely enthusiastic, highly motivated and fully committed to their work. Parents comment that they feel the provision offers an excellent balance of care and education; that it has an extremely nurturing and homely environment, and a strong focus on supporting children's development and preparing them for their move on to school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY433031 Local authority Northamptonshire Inspection number 853364 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 17 Total number of places 12 Number of children on roll 30

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2011 and lives in Northampton. She works with her co- childminder and an assistant. She operates all year round from 8am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays. The childminder currently provides funding for three- and four-year-old children. Both the childminder and her assistant hold relevant qualifications at level 3.

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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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