Childminder in Sutton

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 21 August 2015 12 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 has a lovely relationship with the children that attend. As a result, children are confident and settled, with a good sense of belonging.  Children enjoy activities planned around their current interests. They make good progress in their learning and development.  The childminder has good relationships with the parents. They work together to support the children and overcome any challenges in their well-being and learning.  The childminder completes regular training to extend her knowledge. As a result, she has improved the way she observes the children's learning and has implemented new activities and learning experiences for the children.  The childminder has a good understanding of safeguarding and how to keep children safe. She is fully aware of the process to follow if she had a concern about a child's well-being.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder selects toys and resources for children to play with, which limits their opportunities to be independent and to make their own decisions.  There are few experiences for children to develop their mathematical skills further in the daily routine and activities, for example to learn about shapes.

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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

 give children more opportunities to choose their own toys and resources to develop their independence and decision-making skills  continue to develop opportunities for children to access information technology and extend their understanding.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector looked at a sample of the childminder's documentation.  The inspector observed activities and the quality of the childminder's interactions with the children.  The inspector looked at the areas of the home used by the children.  The inspector talked to the childminder about her self- evaluation.

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who attend. This is good

Young children develop their creativity as they explore musical instruments. The childminder skilfully engages children through action rhymes and singing, and children thoroughly enjoy it. The childminder extends children's learning as they play. She introduces colour names as they build together, and develops their sense of belonging as she talks about families. As a result, children develop well in all areas of their learning. Children enjoy looking at books with the childminder and enjoy listening to stories with her. Children benefit from periods of uninterrupted time to play and experiment, which ensures they remain engaged and focused on activities. The childminder is attentive to the individual children's needs. She supports their routines and values their opinions. Consequently, children have strong self-confidence and esteem. Children are supported well as they move on to school or nursery. The childminder introduces the topic to

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who attend. This is good

children so they understand what is expected of them.

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good

The childminder uses sensitive settling-in arrangements to suit each child and their families. Regular communication provides reassurance for parents and children settle quickly as a result. The childminder praises children constantly for their achievements, and they seek her out to share their experiences. As a result, children are confident and their self-esteem develops well with the childminder. Children spend ample time outside engaging in physical play. The childminder works well with parents to ensure children have a healthy lifestyle, for example by having healthy food to eat in their lunch boxes. Children benefit from spending time at local playgroups that help to build their social skills and confidence. The childminder regularly assesses the risks in the environment to provide children with a very safe place to play and explore. Identified risks are dealt with promptly.

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provision is good

The childminder has a secure knowledge of the Early Years Foundation Stage requirements. She regularly reviews children's progress in their learning and shares this with the parents. Her systems for evaluating what is working and what needs improving are developing well. The childminder is committed to providing good quality provision for children and their parents. She gains regular feedback from parents and uses this to implement any changes to her work. The childminder has detailed policies and procedures that she effectively implements to support her good practice. She shares these with parents to provide them with more information about the service and to promote their understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage and how children learn and develop.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 139693 Local authority Sutton Inspection number 841380 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 1

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 1996. She lives in Sutton, Surrey. The childminder offers care three days a week from 8am to 6pm.

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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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