Childminder in Sutton

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 28 January 2016 19 October 2009

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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 regularly observes children's progress. She uses the information effectively to plan their next steps in learning and provide stimulating and challenging experiences that support their overall development. This contributes to children making good progress in relation to their starting points.  The childminder is sensitive and attentive towards children in her care. Children form secure emotional attachments and develop good relationships. This helps support their emotional well-being.  Children have regular opportunities to develop their social skills when they socialise and play with other children. They learn how to share and take turns.  The childminder effectively implements and maintains all the required records, policies and procedures to ensure the smooth running of her setting. She maintains confidentiality for children and parents, and keeps parents well informed of all aspects

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not always make the most of opportunities to build on children's recognition of letters and early reading skills further.  The childminder does not always use self-evaluation effectively to reflect on areas for development to enable her to strengthen her practice further.

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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

 extend the range of opportunities for children to develop their early reading skills further  strengthen self-evaluation processes to focus more precisely on identifying aspects of the provision to improve further.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector had discussions with the childminder.  The inspector looked at areas of the premises used for childminding and sampled relevant documentation.  The inspector observed the childminder's practice and the learning opportunities she provides for children.  The inspector and childminder jointly observed children at play.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has a strong understanding of how to protect children. She regularly completes training to keep her knowledge updated. She has clear and concise safeguarding policies and procedures that include robust risk assessments to ensure children's safety. The childminder uses training successfully to improve play opportunities for children and the quality of her teaching. Overall, she has a positive attitude to continuously improving her knowledge, practice and outcomes for children. She has met the recommendations from the last inspection and involved parents more in their children's learning and extending it at home.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder has a good understanding of how children learn and skilfully engages children in activities for concentrated periods. She uses effective methods to extend their play, such as introducing different materials and further opportunities to be creative and experiment. Children are active and inquisitive learners, using their senses as they mix and explore shaving foam and glitter. The childminder continually extends children's vocabulary and they eagerly use the words they learn. For example, they use descriptive words, such as 'soft', and repeat what the childminder says. Children have good opportunities to learn about the world. This includes learning to use binoculars and looking closely at plastic insects. Children gain great pleasure in using their imagination and creativity when playing musical instruments. They march around the room to the rhythms they create. The childminder promotes children's physical development well. For example,

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

she encourages children to develop their skills as they manipulate and use tweezers and scissors during activities.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder provides a comfortable and welcoming environment. Children benefit from close and warm relationships with their friends and the childminder. Their behaviour is good. The childminder praises children's individual achievements and promotes their self-esteem well. She sensitively teaches them to be kind to each other, share their toys and learn to take turns. The childminder effectively promotes children's good health. For example, she stores and heats up meals provided by parents safely. She also encourages children's understanding of healthy eating through discussion and cooking activities. Children make healthy choices when making fruit kebabs and adding toppings to pizzas.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children achieve well and gain important skills for the future. They are happy, confident and motivated. They are well prepared for the next stage in their learning.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 153845 Local authority Sutton Inspection number 826016 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 0 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 0

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 19 October 2009

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2001. She lives in Carshalton, located in the London Borough of Sutton. The childminder operates Monday to Friday, all year round. She holds a level 3 childcare qualification.

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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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