Childminder in Merton

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 23 September 2015 13 September 2011

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This inspection: Good 2

Effectiveness of the leadership and management Good 2

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This inspection: Good 2

Quality of teaching, learning and assessment Good 2

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This inspection: Good 2

Personal development, behaviour and welfare Good 2

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This provision is good

 The childminder works very effectively with parents to keep them informed of their children's progress. She provides good ways for parents to support children's learning, such as by sharing their observations to inform planning.  The childminder has a good knowledge of how children learn and provides a broad variety of stimulating activities. She regularly assesses children to determine their next steps for learning which leads to suitably challenging tasks. Therefore, children make good progress in their learning and development.  The childminder helps children to settle well. For instance, she incorporates babies' homecare routines into her practice to maintain familiarity. This supports children's emotional well-being.  The childminder reflects on all areas of practice and has set clear goals for improvement. For instance, she plans to attend training on special needs education to further support children's development.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not make the most of play opportunities to support children's early mathematics skills.  Opportunities for children to learn about people in the wider world are not fully developed.

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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

 develop more ways to support children's early mathematics skills in play situations  continue to develop ways for children to learn about people in the wider world.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed interaction between the childminder and children.  The inspector discussed children's learning and progress with the childminder.  The inspector sampled a range of documentation.  The inspector took the views of parents into consideration.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has a good knowledge of procedures to follow should she be concerned about a child. She keeps her knowledge refreshed so that she is aware of current regulatory framework requirements. The childminder monitors planning and children's assessments through discussions with other childminders to review best ways to meet children's needs. She works well with the local authority early years department and receives current information on early years matters to inform her practice. The childminder has good relationships with local schools to support children who move to school.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The quality of teaching is good. The childminder supports children's creative development, for example, by providing painting activities where children explore the texture of paint and make marks on paper. Children learn how to use simple technology, for instance, by operating electronic toys. This supports their understanding of the world. The childminder reads children's favourite stories in animated tones. This engages their interest and promotes early literacy skills. Children play imaginatively in the role-play area and engage in conversation. This supports their communication and language skills. Children learn good skills for later use in school. For example, they learn to take turns and share toys, which promote their personal development.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder finds out about children's interests and reflects these in activities. In this way, she promotes children's motivation to learn. The childminder builds children's confidence and manages behaviour effectively. For instance, she praises and values their efforts. Overall, children learn to respect others, for example, by discussing and celebrating special cultural events. Children are independent and have good self-care routines; for instance, they wash their hands independently before eating and help to prepare nutritious snacks. The childminder teaches children how to behave in safe ways; for example, she discusses the dangers of throwing toys around the room.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress. The childminder teaches children names of colours, for instance, as they play with toys. Children develop good concentration skills as they engage well with tasks. Children develop valuable skills for later use in school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY423171 Local authority Merton Inspection number 822984 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Age range of children 0 - 8 Total number of places 8 Number of children on roll 4

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 13 September 2011

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2011. She lives in Wimbledon, in the London Borough of Merton. The childminder operates her service from Monday to Friday, from 8am to 6pm, all year round with the exception of public bank holidays.

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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

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Telephone number

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Telephone number

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