Childminder in Merton

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 4 February 2016 10 October 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 builds good bonds with children. She is friendly and caring, and spends time playing and talking with children in a positive way. Children are happy, secure and ready to learn.  Children make good progress and fully engage in their learning and development. The childminder supports their play well and encourages their thoughts and ideas.  The childminder helps children learn social skills and grow in confidence. They are well prepared for their move on to nursery or school. For example, the childminder takes children out into the community and regularly attends local play groups.  Children benefit from a welcoming, inviting environment and show enjoyment and motivation in their play. They develop a sense of independence when choosing from a wide range of challenging toys and activities.  The childminder continues to develop and improve her knowledge. For example, she attends training, talks to other early years providers and does her own research.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder sometimes overlooks opportunities to extend children's understanding of mathematical ideas.  The childminder does not routinely take account of the views of parents and children when deciding what could be improved at the setting.

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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

 increase the opportunities for children to further develop their mathematical awareness as they play  improve the system for self-evaluation and the identification of strengths and weaknesses by actively seeking the views of all parents and children, to continue to improve outcomes for children.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed children and the childminder playing together.  The inspector examined a sample of documentation, including safeguarding policies and procedures, and children's records.  The inspector observed the quality of teaching and the impact this had on children's learning.  The inspector and childminder discussed the play activities and children's learning during the inspection and undertook a joint observation of children's play.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The childminder is committed to improving the outcomes for children. For example, she recently added new toys to help children develop their understanding of technology. The childminder monitors children's progress closely. She quickly identifies and acts on any gaps in learning, offering extra support. The childminder develops effective links with other settings that children attend. She works closely with them to share information on children's progress and development. Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has a thorough understanding of how to deal with child protection concerns. She knows how to identify and minimise risks to children effectively. This contributes to maintaining children's safety and welfare. The childminder regularly updates parents with their children's development and shares ideas to extend children's learning at home.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder knows how to promote children's play positively and how to help them achieve. She knows each child's development well and the quality of her teaching is effective. The childminder observes children and uses her knowledge of their interests to encourage further development. Children benefit from a wide range of age-appropriate toys. For example, they enjoy playing with a doctor's set and take on roles in their play. The childminder supports children's communication and language well. For example, she constantly talks to them, asks questions and praises children's speech. The childminder skilfully extends children's thinking skills and creativity. For example, she encourages them to use their imagination and share their ideas during their play. Children are motivated and show good early writing skills, for example, as they learn to write their name.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder is caring and attentive to children's needs. Children enjoy cuddles with her and are keen for her to join in their play. The childminder is a good role model. Children are learning good social skills and how to behave. For example, they learn how to share and take turns when playing games together. The childminder uses lots of praise and encouragement to support children's learning. Children are respectful of each other and develop a secure understanding of the need to value differences in the world. The childminder promotes a healthy lifestyle well. For example, she provides healthy home- made meals and children enjoy regular outdoor play.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress from their starting points. They develop their communication and early writing skills effectively. Children are well prepared for the next stage in their learning.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 137876 Local authority Merton Inspection number 841273 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 4 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 3

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 10 October 2011

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 1997. She lives in Mitcham, within the London Borough of Merton. The childminder has a childcare qualification at level 3 and cares for children between 7am and 6pm each weekday, all year.

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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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