Childminder in Merton

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 15 May 2015 26 November 2008

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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 has not obtained written parental permission to administer particular named medicines, as required. This means children's welfare is not fully assured.  The childminder is sometimes too quick to give children answers to her questions. This means children do not always have enough time to consider problems and think critically.  The childminder does not consistently provide children with opportunities to link objects with the written word in their home languages to extend literacy development.

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It has the following strengths

 The childminder has a good level of knowledge and understanding of the requirements of the learning and development requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage overall. This supports children to progress well from their starting points.  Parents provide positive and appreciative comments about the childminder's service. They state their children feel safe, progress well and have a lot of fun with the childminder. This supports parents to feel confident to leave their children in her care.  The childminder has sound understanding of safeguarding and the procedures to follow should she have any concerns about a child. She keeps her training and contact details appropriately updated.  The childminder promotes effective hygiene and healthy lifestyles. Children learn to wash their hands, get regular exercise in the fresh air and develop understanding about healthy food options.

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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 written parental permission is obtained from parents for all named medication administered, and a written record kept each time medication is given to children

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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 for children to link ideas and think flexibly by giving them sufficient time to think, consider and respond to questions and ideas during play and routines  enhance children's literacy skills by providing more opportunities for them to see their home languages in print as they play and learn.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

To meet the requirements of the Childcare Register the provider must:

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

 maintain appropriate records of any medicine administered to a child who is cared for on the premises, including the date, circumstances and who administered it, together with a record of parental consent (compulsory part of the Childcare Register)  maintain appropriate records of any medicine administered to a child who is cared for on the premises, including the date, circumstances and who administered it, together with a record of parental consent (voluntary part of the Childcare Register).

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Inspection activities

 The inspector took account of written parental comments on the childminder's provision.  The inspector observed the childminder's practice and interaction with children, during play and care routines throughout the inspection.  The inspector toured areas of the premises used for childminding, indoors and outdoors, and carried out a joint observation with the childminder.  The inspector checked documentation and evidence of the suitability and qualifications of the childminder.  The inspector sampled documentation records, including parental permissions, policies and procedures, as well as observations, assessments and planning to support children's progress.

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who attend. This is good

The childminder provides children with a good range of activities, led from children's interests. For example, they make a miniature dinosaur garden, sewing grass seed, adding stones, pebbles, plants and a dish for a water swamp. The environment is well resourced, with good-quality toys, which are generally accessible for children to choose. However, the childminder does not consistently provide children with opportunities to see their home language in print to enable them to relate objects to words and letters. The childminder encourages children's independence according to their age and stage of development. Children feed themselves, eating their food appropriately, and help tidy away. Overall, children's language development is well supported by the childminder. Children are encouraged to explore, indoors and outdoors. They enthusiastically chat about their discoveries and things they observe. However, the childminder does not always give

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who attend. This is good

children sufficient time to consider problems or encourage their critical thinking skills.

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requires improvement

The childminder develops positive relationships and firm attachments with children. This enables children to feel happy, safe and confident in her care. Children learn how to keep themselves safe. They practise regular fire drills and learn about road safety through fun, educational activities. The childminder keeps records of any accidents children have, and advises parents of these in a timely manner. However, she does not routinely obtain written parental permission prior to administering particular medication, as required. The childminder is consistent with her strategies to manage children's behaviour. Children learn about expectations to be kind, share, take turns and behave appropriately. The childminder supports children to develop awareness of healthy lifestyles. They grow fruit and vegetables to eat, and have fresh drinking water available at all times. They make good use of the garden, parks and local woodland nature trails for fresh air and exercise.

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provision requires improvement

The childminder is aware of the importance of working in partnership with others. She has established good links with other settings, including the school and local nursery. She supports children to become familiar with school routines to prepare them emotionally for their next stage of learning. The childminder has joined with a network of other childminders, who meet very regularly. She uses these opportunities to exchange ideas, resources and information on best practice. This supports her continuous development and improvement. The childminder keeps her statutory training up to date and undertakes extra training to keep her knowledge current and enhance outcomes for children.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY374711 Local authority Merton Inspection number 829389 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 5

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 26 November 2008

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2008. She lives with her husband, and two school aged children, in Morden, within the London Borough of Merton. The childminder has a relevant qualification at level 3. She cares for children each weekday, all year-round.

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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

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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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