Childminder in Merton

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 3 July 2015 6 May 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 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 provides a welcoming, homely and friendly environment. Children are happy, settled and engaged in their play and learning. They interact positively and fondly with the childminder, showing good levels of well-being and emotional security.  The childminder evaluates the planned activities to ensure they effectively focus on and meet children's next steps in learning. In addition, she monitors their specific impact. As a result, children are consistently motivated to play and explore through experiences that challenge their learning so that they progress well.  The childminder has high expectations for children. This includes children with special educational needs and/or disabilities and those who speak English as an additional language. She works closely with parents and includes support strategies provided by specialist advisors. This promotes good continuity of care and learning to support

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This provision is good

children's good progress and preparation for school.  The childminder includes children's home languages in the environment, and shows them maps and flags of their families' countries of origin. This positively promotes children's self-esteem and sense of identity.  The childminder has a level 3 qualification and engages in considerable training to ensure her continuous professional development. This means she has up-to-date knowledge of how to promote children's learning to a good standard.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not always fully support older children's understanding of early mathematics. For example, she does not always include activities to extend their skills to learn about size, measurement, addition and subtraction.

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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

 enhance older children's understanding of size, measure, addition and subtraction to support their early mathematical skills.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector spoke with the childminder and children at appropriate times throughout the inspection.  The inspector reviewed questionnaires and written comments from parents and considered these.  The inspector observed a range of activities and care routines.  The inspector sampled a range of documentation relating to the childminder's practice and children's learning and development records.  The inspector discussed children's development and the childminder's practice to support children's effective learning.

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who attend. This is good

The childminder uses good teaching methods and her secure knowledge of the Early Years Foundation Stage to promote positive learning experiences for children. She uses a cycle of observation, assessment and planning that centres on children's interests and levels of need. The childminder promotes children's physical development in large and small movements. Children develop their fine movement skills as they draw with chalks on the patio and use pegs to hang up washing. They build strength in large movements as they splash in the swimming pool, bounce on the trampoline, and walk or ride scooters on outings. The childminder interacts very well with children. She listens attentively as they talk, and skilfully asks questions to prompt further discussion about prior experiences and future ideas. This supports their social skills and good levels of communication and language.

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good

The childminder models polite language and considerate behaviour. Children mirror this, following house rules and routines with little prompting, and are kind to others. Children enjoy playing board games and the childminder adeptly uses these games to embed their understanding of rules and turn taking. The childminder positively praises children's achievements, both verbally and with weekly star awards. As a result, children's behaviour is very good. The childminder promotes healthy lifestyles, good hygiene routines and teaches children how to keep safe. Children learn about healthy foods, visiting farms to see how fruits and vegetables grow, and discuss foods that make them strong. They understand the need to use sun cream and wear hats in hot weather, and recall that this stops sunshine hurting them. Children confidently show how they manage their self-care. Young children wash their hands independently, while older children use tools, such as

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good

knives and vegetable peelers, to prepare lunch.

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provision is good

The childminder works in good partnership with parents. She provides activity ideas, loans resources and shares weekly information about children's activities, care routines and progress. This enables parents to extend children's learning at home. The childminder has developed her self-evaluation, detailing areas of improvement to benefit children, for example, by identifying suitable ways to show pride and value for children's achievements. The childminder has robust policies and procedures that she implements to safeguard children and promote their welfare. She completes thorough risk assessments, regular fire drills and understands child protection matters. Therefore, she is vigilant around the children and promotes their safety well.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY382474 Local authority Merton Inspection number 829787 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 6

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2008. She lives with her husband and two school age children in Morden, in the London Borough of Merton. The childminder operates from 7am until 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. She holds a childcare qualification 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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