Childminder in Merton

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 28 July 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 supports children's communication and language development well in readiness for the next stage in their learning.  The childminder carries out vigorous risk assessments on her home premises and when on outings. This means that she knows how to help keep children safe when they play. She teaches them how to keep themselves safe, for example, in regard to road safety.  The childminder maintains good two-way partnerships with parents. She gains their views and comments daily on what children do. Such communications help the childminder know children's current interests and any changes in their physical needs.  The childminder gains parents' views and the views of other professionals to help her to evaluate and improve her service to children and their families.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not always seize opportunities to enhance babies' learning by having the highest expectations of what they are ready to try out and can achieve.

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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

 have the highest expectations of what babies can achieve through providing varied experiences that stretch their learning as well as possible.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector carried out a joint observation with the childminder.  The inspector observed children's activities during their play, both indoors and outdoors, and the childminder's interactions with them.  The inspector looked at children's records and other documentation, and discussed the childminder's policies and procedures.  The inspector viewed the parts of the home used for minding children.

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who attend. This is good

The quality of teaching that the childminder provides is good. Children are observed and assessments are monitored regularly to ensure any gaps in learning are closing. The childminder provides children with a full range of activities that promote their learning well. The childminder makes all resources available for children's choice. For example, older children choose what they would like to play from a folder filled with pictures. This selection method helps promote children's independence and takes their views into account. The childminder consistently interacts well to promote children's early language skills through introducing new words that widen their vocabularies. The childminder provides babies with activities that encourage them to find out about different materials. They discover that some will pour, for example. They use spoons and cups to do so, which promote their coordination skills. The childminder teaches older children useful skills, such

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good

The childminder provides all children with a warm and inviting environment. The childminder knows babies and children well and she responds immediately to what they want. This helps them to be secure, happy and confident in the childminder's company, which promotes children's emotional well-being. Children have easy access to the outdoor area. Here, children are encouraged to manage their own risks, such as when they step down into the garden. Children use a wide range of large play equipment to support development of their physical skills. The childminder helps children learn to socialise with other children. This helps children be ready for the next stage in their learning.

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provision is good

The childminder has a good understanding of the safeguarding requirements. She knows how to protect children's welfare and the correct local procedures to follow in the event of children being at risk of harm. The childminder keeps her training up to date and shares any new policies and procedures with parents, so they know her expectations. The childminder has positive partnerships with parents. She keeps parents informed about planning for their children, so they know what their children experience. The childminder is currently studying for a relevant qualification to improve her knowledge and skills further, so indicating her commitment to improving the service she provides. She uses the information gained from training to improve her practice. She has widened the range of resources available for children, following an evaluation of her equipment. These have expanded older children's experiences.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY441740 Local authority Merton Inspection number 885742 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 2012. The childminder is located in the London Borough of Merton.

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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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