Childminder in Merton

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 9 February 2016 28 June 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 has a good understanding of how children develop and teaching is of a good standard. The childminder monitors children's progress carefully. She uses her assessments of children to identify gaps in their learning and swiftly addresses these. This helps children to make good progress based on their starting points.  The childminder has high expectations for children's behaviour and sets clear age- appropriate boundaries for children. Children follow her good example and are polite and respectful. For example, they develop good manners and learn to share toys and resources well.  Children form strong attachments with the childminder, which helps to effectively support their confidence and well-being. They settle quickly in the welcoming learning environment and make independent choices about their play. This helps to prepare them well for their move to nursery and school.  The childminder uses effective methods to help minimise risks and keep children safe.

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This provision is good

For example, she carries out thorough safety assessments of her home and for outings children participate in to help children to play in a safe environment.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder sometimes misses opportunities to use more effective questions to extend children's learning and thinking skills further during activities.

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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 the most of all opportunities to use effective questioning techniques to extend children's learning further.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed a range of play activities and spoke to the childminder at appropriate times during the inspection.  The inspector looked at children's learning records, assessment documents and a selection of policies and procedures.  The inspector checked evidence of qualifications and suitability of the childminder.  The inspector took account of the written views of parents.  The inspector discussed self-evaluation.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The childminder is well-organised and knowledgeable. She is reflective and reviews the quality of her practice carefully to help her identify areas for further development. The childminder attends regular training courses to help her keep up to date with her knowledge and skills. For example, recent training on effective storytelling inspired her to introduce story sacks to help enhance children's literacy skills further. Safeguarding is effective. The childminder is alert to the signs and symptoms that could indicate that a child in her care may be at risk, and knows the action that she should take. The childminder recognises the importance of communicating with parents and other settings children attend. This shared approach to childcare helps to maintain consistency in children's care and learning experiences.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder gets to know children well. She uses this knowledge and her assessments to plan engaging activities based around children's interests. Children enjoy taking part in messy play activities. For example, they explore the texture of cooked noodles and are delighted as they feel them with their hands and feet. The childminder promotes children's creativity well. For example, she encourages their role-play skills as they pretend to make cups of tea and add ingredients to a wooden pizza. The childminder works closely with parents and keeps them well-informed about their children's progress. She shares children's next steps and progress information with them to help them to support their children's learning at home.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder fosters children's skills for the future well. For example, she praises and encourages children as they change their clothes and manage their own personal needs. This helps to boost children's self-esteem. Children develop good social skills. For example, they attend group activities with the childminder where they form friendships, and interact with other adults and children. The childminder provides children with regular opportunities for physical outdoor exercise, and they enjoy healthy meals and snacks. This helps to promote children's understanding of healthy lifestyles. Children also learn to manage potential risks when, for example, they help to cut up the fruit to eat at snack time. Children enjoy spending time with the childminder and enjoy her cuddles.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress in their development and acquire the skills they need for their future learning. Older children gain good independence skills. Toddlers explore their surroundings with confidence and a very strong sense of curiosity.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 138157 Local authority Merton Inspection number 825699 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 2 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 3

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 28 June 2011

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 1991. She lives in New Malden, Surrey. She cares for children three days each week throughout the 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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