Childminder in Merton

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 23 November 2015 11 June 2012

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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 knows how children learn and she plans stimulating activities to motivate their learning. She has a secure understanding of the learning and development requirements.  The childminder uses careful tracking systems to monitor children's progress. She has a good understanding of what children know and can do. She uses this knowledge to identify gaps in their learning and supports them to make steady progress.  Children are very independent during daily routines. For instance, children use appropriate cutlery at mealtimes. The childminder consistently supports them to develop good hygiene practices, such as washing their hands after using the toilet.  The childminder reflects effectively on areas that need further development. She has met the recommendations raised at the previous inspection and works closely with the teachers at local schools that children attend.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not always consider the organisation of resources. Children cannot always choose freely from a wider range of materials to express their ideas during planned art activities.  The childminder does not consistently share ideas to encourage parents to extend children's learning at home.

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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

 consider the organisation of resources so children can choose from a wider range of materials and express their ideas in art activities  strengthen opportunities to share ideas with parents to help them extend their children's learning at home.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed children and their interactions with the childminder.  The inspector viewed children's developmental records.  The inspector viewed a sample of the childminder's policies and procedures.  The inspector carried out discussions with the childminder when appropriate.  The inspector took account of the views of parents and children.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The childminder establishes strong partnerships with other settings that children attend. For instance, she invites teachers to visit children at her setting and shares information with them to support them to build on children's learning. The childminder plans carefully for improvements and provides questionnaires for parents and children to seek their views. She works in close partnership with professionals and identifies training needs to improve her skills to add further to her early years qualifications. Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has updated her knowledge and understanding of safeguarding guidelines. She knows how to protect children and to refer concerns about children's safety and well-being.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

Children are busy and engaged and explore eagerly. They develop their early writing skills and learn to make marks that have meaning, such as drawing crocodiles. The childminder engages children's curiosity as she reads them stories. They explore the text in books and recognise some letter names and sounds. The childminder provided challenges to extend children's learning and motivate their interest. For example, younger children named the pictures and older children guessed what happened next. Children eagerly explored how some toys work, such as toys that glow in the dark. They happily played make-believe games with toy models of animals and made animal noises together.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder helps children to learn how to keep themselves safe. For instance, children explained that they look out for the green traffic light and hold hands while crossing the road. The childminder provides a range of opportunities for children to learn to express their emotions. Older children are caring towards younger children and they play cooperatively with each other, sharing resources and experiences. The childminder explains rules consistently to children and praises them for good behaviour. Children develop positive self-esteem and feel secure and valued in the childminder's welcoming setting. The childminder promotes children's understanding of the wider community, including visiting community helpers. Children learn to make healthy choices and enjoy regular opportunities to exercise and to develop their physical skills.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children flourish in their communication and language development. They confidently engage in conversation and eagerly share their ideas and views with others. They explore with enthusiasm and develop the key skills for future learning and the move to school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY439214 Local authority Merton Inspection number 824419 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Age range of children 4 - 5 Total number of places 5 Number of children on roll 2

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 11 June 2012

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2011. She lives in Mitcham, in the London Borough of Merton. The childminder provides childcare all day on weekdays for most of the year. The childminder has a level 3 qualification in childcare.

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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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