Childminder in Sutton

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 24 August 2015 31 March 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 is warm, caring and attentive to children's needs. As a result, children have good levels of emotional well-being. They form strong attachments with the childminder, settle-in well, and are happy and relaxed in her company.  Children's safety is central to the childminder's practice. She completes regular risk assessments in her home and garden, and is alert to any hazards during outings. She removes or minimises risks to keep children safe.  The childminder gets to know children and their families well. She effectively monitors children's progress and plans activities using children's interests, which motivates them to join in. Children make very good progress and enjoy their play and learning.  The childminder evaluates her practice to identify areas for improvement. She identified observation and assessment of children's progress as an area to improve. She now carries out detailed assessments of children's achievements, which help her identify any

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This provision is good

gaps in their learning and plan successfully to close these quickly.  The childminder links well with providers at other settings that children attend. She works in good partnership with professionals from other agencies, where appropriate. This shared approach means the childminder supports children's continuity of care, and learning well.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder provides few opportunities for children to see print in the setting, to reinforce their understanding of the written word to promote their early literacy skills.  The childminder does not make the best use of her environment to promote children's physical exercise and exploration of 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

 create opportunities for children to see print displayed in the environment, to further promote their early literacy awareness  extend opportunities to encourage children's physical play, and exploration of the natural world.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector took account of parents' written comments about the childminder's provision.  The inspector observed activities and routines in the rooms where children play.  The inspector spoke with the childminder about her childcare practice, training, and knowledge of safeguarding children.  The inspected sampled a range of documentation, including children's medication and accident records, risk assessments, and the childminder's self-evaluation.  The inspector carried out a focused observation, discussed the learning intentions and subsequent evaluation with the childminder.

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who attend. This is good

The childminder supports children to be confident communicators. She encourages conversations, and shows her interest in what children say. As a result, children learn to take turns when speaking, listen and pay attention to others. Young children and toddlers enjoy developing their communication through music, rhymes and songs. They explore the sounds of musical instruments, and join in with some actions, vocalise sounds and begin to use words. Children have good opportunities to develop their imaginative play. They dress up in a variety of clothes, and use resources to enhance their games. The childminder models imaginative role-play and toddlers follow her lead. They pretend to talk on the telephone by holding a building brick to their ear, saying 'hello'. Children learn about their own community and those of others. They go on regular trips within the local area, to the park, library and playgroups. They develop understanding of the wider world

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who attend. This is good

as they celebrate different cultural festivals, joining in with associated craft activities, or food tasting.

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good

Children develop good levels of confidence and self-esteem. This is because the childminder gives regular, enthusiastic praise and encouragement for their achievements. For example, older children receive a 'high five', and toddlers clap their hands in excitement, copying the childminder's actions. The childminder is a good role model. She uses polite language, and chats to children about their feelings and those of others. As a result, children learn to behave very well. Children show consideration and care for each other, play cooperatively and take turns. This prepares them well for nursery and school. The childminder teaches children about healthy living and safety. They practise regular fire drills, learn to cross the road, and develop awareness about food that is good for them.

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provision is good

Since the last inspection, the childminder has extended her knowledge by completing a level 3 qualification in children's care, learning and development. She uses her knowledge and experience to share good practice with others. For example, she helps run a regular childminders' group, which positively benefits children and provides additional learning experiences for them. The childminder has a good knowledge of how to safeguard children. She understands the signs and changes in children's behaviour that would alert her to concerns and knows how to report these. Parents are positive in their praise of the childminder and her service. The childminder's communicates well with parents. She effectively shares children's learning files, and the policies and procedures, which means she keeps parents well-informed about the provision, and their children's progress.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY270279 Local authority Sutton Inspection number 847155 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 4

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 31 March 2009

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Telephone number

The childminder registered 2003, and lives in Sutton, Surrey. She works from 7.30am until 5.30pm, Monday to Friday, all year round, except bank holidays. The childminder has a level 3 qualification in children's care, learning and development.

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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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