Kamal, Shamima

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 5 June 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 makes very good use of local facilities to support her practice and ensure children receive a good range of learning experiences.  The childminder has developed warm and caring relationships with children. As a result, children are happy and settle well.  The childminder has developed good links with other settings where children attend. She incorporates the other settings' topics and learning goals into her planning to encourage continuity in children's learning.  The childminder is a good role model. She is polite and courteous with children, and encourages them to do the same. As a result, children learn to behave well.  The childminder undertakes thorough risk assessments within her home, outside areas and on outings. This helps identify hazards to minimise the risks and keep children safe.  The childminder has a good understanding of her responsibility to protect children's

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This provision is good

welfare. She has sound knowledge of safeguarding and the correct procedures to follow should she have any concerns about a child.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not fully promote children's self-esteem and sense of identity. For example, she does not always display their artwork or share photographs to encourage children to talk about their experiences.  The childminder misses opportunities to promote an awareness of the diversity that exists in the community and the wider world during children's imaginative activities.

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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

 provide more opportunities for children to talk about their experiences to promote their self-esteem and sense of identity  enhance children's understanding of the similarities and differences between themselves and others in the wider community.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector and childminder discussed an activity undertaken with children during the inspection.  The inspector checked evidence of the suitability and qualifications of the childminder.  The inspector observed activities, routines and interactions between the childminder and children.  The inspector toured parts of the property used for childminding, including the communal outdoor area.  The childminder took account of parents' written comments and considered these.

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who attend. This is good

The childminder encourages children to explore and learn through their play and the daily routines. She has a good understanding of the learning and development requirements. She makes observations of children's learning and effectively plans challenging activities to support children's progress. She introduces activities that engage children in fun learning experiences. For example, they make and explore play dough together. Toddlers push their hands and fingers into the mixture, examining the marks they make, while older children learn about quantities of ingredients and count out amounts. The childminder encourages children's communication and language development. She chats to children as they play, repeats words and phrases and introduces new vocabulary. She promotes children's developing language skills and asks questions to help them think and begin to solve problems. For example, when children describe play dough as 'sticky', she

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who attend. This is good

encourages their consideration of whether it needs flour, oil or water to make it feel drier.

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good

The childminder gives children considerable praise for their efforts and achievements. She encourages them to persevere to develop a new skill. For example, the childminder celebrates with children when they successfully balance the last piece of a wood block tower that had previously fallen down. Children learn about how to keep safe. They learn about road safety, and know that a red light means stop, and green is go. They practise regular fire drills and understand the need to listen and follow adult instructions. The childminder promotes children's developing independence. She encourages them to pour their drinks, to use cutlery, and put on their own shoes and coats. This helps children develop life skills and prepares them for nursery and school. The childminder encourages children to manage their own personal hygiene. They learn to wash their hands after using the toilet and before eating. Children have daily opportunities to develop their physical

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good

skills and explore nature when out in the fresh air. They use climbing equipment in the communal play area and visit the park to collect leaves or hunt for bugs.

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provision is good

The childminder evaluates her practice in order to make continuous improvements. She links with local advisers and the children's centre, and regularly networks with other childminders. This supports her to keep up-to-date with information, activities and ideas to promote children's learning. The childminder's recent attendance at training means she is confident to seek extra help for children requiring additional support to help close any gaps in their learning. She has positive partnerships with parents. This means children have consistency in their care and the childminder meets their needs well.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY435637 Local authority Merton Inspection number 888736 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 2

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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 a first floor flat in the London Borough of Merton. She works flexibly for 3 days per week for the majority of the year, except family holidays. The childminder has a level 3 qualification in childcare.

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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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