Keeley, Tamera Anne

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 1 July 2015 10 August 2009

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This inspection: Good 2

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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This inspection: Good 2

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

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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 and her assistants have excellent, warm and caring relationships with children, who are secure and confident in their care.  Children's language development has high priority. The childminder and her assistants are skilled at extending children's vocabulary. As a result, children are becoming skilful communicators.  Good quality teaching allows children to progress well from their starting points.  The childminder manages children's behaviour extremely well. As a result, children's behaviour is excellent.  The childminder takes effective action to minimise hazards to children. As a result, children are cared for in a safe and secure environment.  The childminder regularly attends training and shares her knowledge with her assistants to ensure their skills are up to date. For example, she changed her practice after attending training about children's personal and social development. As a result,

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This provision is good

children made good progress in their sharing skills.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 All children greatly enjoy physical activities and access a number of learning opportunities and experiences outside. However, they have less opportunity to explore and investigate the natural world.

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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

 improve opportunities for children to learn about the natural world.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector had discussions with the childminder relating to her practice.  The inspector looked at areas of the premises used for childminding and sampled relevant documentation.  The inspector observed the childminder's practice and the learning opportunities she provides.  The inspector and childminder jointly observed children at play.

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who attend. This is good

The childminder has a good knowledge of child development and fully understands how children learn through their play. As a result, children receive positive support to make effective progress in their development. The childminder continually assesses children's learning to ensure the activities and resources meet their needs. She regularly shares detail about children's learning with parents and encourages parents to reinforce the learning at home. The childminder creates a print-rich environment, where children see pictures, photographs and words, both inside and outside. Children have good access to mark-making materials, such as using chalks on the easel. Consequently, children's early writing skills progress well. The childminder and her assistants skilfully make good use of learning opportunities. As a result, they prepare children well for their next development stage or for the move to school.

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outstanding

Children are exceptionally well cared for in a safe, well-maintained and attractively presented environment. Children's health benefits from the nutritious home-cooked meals. The childminder and assistants consistently talk to children about the foods they eat to reinforce the importance of making healthy choices. The childminder organises her home extremely well. She provides an environment where children can move freely between the inside and outdoor environments. This enables those children who prefer to learn outside to thrive. The childminder uses gentle reminders to help children keep themselves safe. For example, when younger children use the decking step, she reminds them to come down backwards so as not to hurt themselves. As a result, she supports children's physical well-being and safety exceptionally well.

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provision is good

The childminder has a secure understanding of her responsibility to meet the safeguarding and welfare requirements. She has a good understanding of the child protection procedures to follow if she has a concern. The childminder obtains the views of parents to help identify areas for improvement. This helps her continually monitor and develop the quality of her provision. The childminder communicates with staff at other early years settings where children attend. This ensures effective information sharing about children's development. She meets regularly with her assistants to discuss practice issues or any concerns they may have. The childminder shares her policies and procedures with parents. This develops parents' understanding of her role and the service that she provides.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY387723 Local authority Sutton Inspection number 830079 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 8 Total number of places 12 Number of children on roll 10

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 10 August 2009

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2009. She lives in Carshalton, in the London Borough of Sutton. The childminder operates Monday to Friday, all year round. She works with assistants.

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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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