Childminder in Sutton

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 31 July 2015 18 February 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 has a strong interest in the Forest School approach and regularly takes children on outings to the local woodlands to develop their independence, physical skills and understanding of the natural world.  The childminder has a good understanding of observing children, assessing their next steps and tracking their development to help them make good progress.  The childminder has a good knowledge of child protection issues and follows a comprehensive safeguarding policy, which she reviews regularly to keep up to date. This helps her keep children safe.  The childminder promotes children's physical well-being well and she encourages children to play outside and to eat nutritious meals. The childminder has a good range of resources both inside and outdoors to develop children's physical skills.  The childminder has a good self-evaluation process that takes into account the views of parents and children, to help her to support children to achieve and progress. This

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This provision is good

means that all those involved actively contribute to improving children's learning experiences.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not always reflect all children's individual cultural backgrounds in the learning environment, to boost their sense of belonging.  The childminder plans activities to promote learning well; however, occasionally, she misses the opportunity to extend learning beyond the main aim of the activity, so that children benefit from wider challenges and experiences.

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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

 reflect the cultural and home backgrounds of children to fully promote their sense of belonging  strengthen planned activities further by providing more opportunities to extend children's learning across a wider range of challenges, beyond the primary aim of the activity.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed children playing both inside and outdoors.  The inspector observed all areas of the house used by children.  The inspector reviewed a sample of documentation.  The inspector and childminder participated in a joint observation.  The inspector and childminder discussed areas of her practice, including safeguarding children and self-evaluation.

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who attend. This is good

The childminder communicates well with children. She uses descriptive language to help extend children's vocabulary. As a result, children learn to understand instructions and develop their language well. Children develop in a well-resourced environment, both inside and outdoors. The childminder ensures that children have the opportunity to play with resources that are age appropriate. She encourages older children to play with younger children to help them learn how to interact, share and take turns. The childminder takes children to local playgroups, which offer more structure, to help prepare them for school. At these groups, children have additional opportunities to learn through play and develop social skills while interacting with others. This prepares children well for their next stage of learning and moving on to school.

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good

Children form secure relationships with the childminder, which positively support their emotional well-being. They access resources independently and confidently engage with the childminder and their friends. The childminder talks to children gently and calmly about how to share and play together, which helps children to behave well. The childminder teaches children good hygiene routines. She encourages children to wash their hands after finger painting and after they finish their snacks. The childminder has a good understanding of risk and ensures the safety of children by constantly assessing risks and removing hazards.

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provision is good

The childminder attends regular training and reads articles to continually improve her professional development. She recently attended training, where she developed a better understanding of how young children play and learn. This has helped her improve the quality of young children's experiences. The childminder has addressed the recommendations from her last inspection well to improve how she with works with parents and other settings children attend. She has built strong relationships with parents and often asks for their feedback. For example, parents asked the childminder to record what and how much food their children eat during the day, which she is now providing. The childminder communicates with parents daily to gain and share information about their children's abilities, which enables her to support children's individual needs well. The childminder securely monitors children's progress, to help her identify gaps in their

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provision is good

achievement to address through her planning.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY229530 Local authority Sutton Inspection number 842665 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 18 February 2009

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2002. She is located in Worcester Park in Surrey. She provides care all day from Monday to Friday, all year. The childminder uses elements of the Forest School approach.

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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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