Childminder in Sutton

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 1 December 2015 Not applicable

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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 has an effective partnership with parents. She shares activities with parents to continue children's learning at home and provide consistency in learning.  The childminder knows each child very well and adapts her practice to suit their individual needs. This helps them to make good progress.  The children form strong attachments to the childminder. Children are keen to learn in this safe and welcoming environment where they are valued and respected.  The childminder continually evaluates and reflects on her practice. She ensures all children make good progress and tracks their development. She identifies any gaps in learning and implements a plan to address this.  The childminder has an effective safeguarding policy. She is fully aware of the procedures to follow if she has any concerns about the welfare of any children in her care.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not consistently use daily routines to effectively challenge and extend children's learning.  The childminder does not offer children extensive opportunities to express themselves imaginatively through music.

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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

 make better use of all opportunities to further challenge and extend children's learning during daily routines  provide more opportunities for children to explore music and express themselves creatively.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed interactions between the childminder and children.  The inspector conducted a joint observation with the childminder.  The inspector sampled documentation, including planning, children's development records, and policies and procedures.  The inspector took into account the written views of parents.  The childminder gave the inspector a tour of the premises.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has recently updated her child protection training. She has a good understanding of how to protect children from harm and keep them safe. For example, she uses risk assessments to identify and minimise any risks. The childminder keeps up to date with legislation changes. She researches new information and shares this effectively with parents. The childminder reflects on her provision and identifies any potential areas for improvement. She seeks the views of parents and children and uses this information to plan effectively for children's individual development. For example, children use a simple happy or sad face as one way to evaluate an activity. The childminder has effective systems to support children when they attend other early years settings and provide continuity in their care and learning.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder effectively meets the individual care and development needs of children in her care. She is aware of their individual likes, dislikes and personal preferences. Children are motivated learners. The childminder provides a wide range of good-quality resources. These include a variety of toys that help children learn about diversity, disabilities and cultures. The childminder demonstrates a positive approach. She encourages all children to be considerate, aware of the needs of others and to recognise and value differences. Children have free access to toys and equipment, helping them to develop skills, including developing their independence, in preparation for the next stage in their learning. Young children enjoy story sacks and rhymes, using props to help bring the story or song alive. The childminder makes good use of opportunities to repeat words and introduce vocabulary, and engages younger children by using gestures and facial expressions.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

Children are making good progress in their communication and language skills.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder has a comprehensive settling-in procedure with lots of information for parents. She provides plenty of reassurance to help parents feel comfortable leaving their children in her care. The childminder builds on her close attachments to the children in her care. For example, she uses praise effectively to help boost children's self-confidence. Children develop independence as they make a variety of choices. This includes choosing healthy snacks and managing tasks for themselves. Children benefit from a range of outings, such as regular trips to the park, nature walks and other outings. This helps children to be active, engage in physical play and develop their social skills.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress from their starting points. They develop positive attitudes to others and learn skills that help them get ready for the move on to school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY451283 Local authority Sutton Inspection number 921204 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 8 Total number of places 5 Number of children on roll 7

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2012. She lives in Worcester Park in the London Borough of Sutton. She operates her service Monday to Friday, from 7.45am 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

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Telephone number

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Telephone number

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Telephone number

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