Childminder in Merton

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 9 February 2016 16 October 2010

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This inspection: Outstanding 1

Effectiveness of the leadership and management Outstanding 1

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This inspection: Outstanding 1

Quality of teaching, learning and assessment Outstanding 1

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This inspection: Outstanding 1

Personal development, behaviour and welfare Outstanding 1

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This provision is outstanding

 The quality of teaching is exemplary. The childminder and her assistant skilfully extend children's learning and encourage them to solve problems. Children delight in working things out for themselves, such as which animals are hidden in a tray of shredded paper. All children make excellent progress in their learning from their starting points.  The partnerships with parents are outstanding. The childminder uses highly effective ways to involve parents in all aspects of their children's learning, for example, by discussing children's interests at home and sharing their next steps in learning.  Children show extremely high levels of independence in their learning. The childminder and her assistant consistently encourage and support children to try things for themselves. For instance, children thoroughly enjoy learning to dress themselves.  The childminder is extremely dedicated and ambitious in providing outstanding care

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This provision is outstanding

and learning opportunities to meet all children's needs. She meticulously evaluates her provision and continuously identifies new ways to improve outcomes for the children.  The childminder and her assistant are extremely caring towards the children and build excellent relationships with them. They are highly attentive and give them the support they need. Children are exceedingly happy in their care.

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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

 build on the already excellent learning opportunities for children to further encourage their early mathematical skills.

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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 and childminder discussed the play activities and children's learning during the inspection and undertook a joint observation of children's play.  The inspector observed the quality of teaching and the impact this had on children's learning.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is outstanding

The childminder works exceptionally closely with her assistant to reflect on her provision and continually thinks about ways to further improve outcomes for children. For example, she recently reorganised the environment to better encourage children's excellent independence skills. The childminder is extremely proactive in improving and updating both her and her assistant's knowledge and skills. For instance, she undertakes research and works exceptionally closely with other early years providers to keep up to date with current practice. Through the childminder's meticulous self-evaluation processes, she identified the need to continue to develop her excellent knowledge of mathematics, to further support children's early skills. Safeguarding is effective. The childminder and her assistant have an excellent understanding of how to deal with any child protection concerns. They confidently know how to identify and minimise risks to children.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is outstanding

The childminder gathers extremely detailed information from parents to help her form an excellent understanding of each child's development and interests. She regularly observes children and assesses their progress meticulously. She highlights their achievements in learning and plans exciting and challenging ways to encourage further progress. For example, children learn colours and numbers, while using a variety of tools to mould dough. The childminder and her assistant skilfully help children become extremely confident speakers. For example, they consistently encourage children to use their imagination and share their ideas during their play.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are outstanding

Children thrive as their emotional and physical well-being is extremely well promoted. The childminder and her assistant are exceptionally nurturing and children thoroughly enjoy including them in their play. Children show extremely high levels of motivation in their learning and respond well when the childminder praises their efforts. For example, children take great pride in describing their drawings and show excellent early writing skills. The childminder acts as an excellent role model and children behave exceptionally well. They learn to treat others with respect and respond immediately to requests, such as when asked to tidy up the toys. The children benefit from excellent outdoor experiences, such as regular trips to parks and an extremely well-resourced outside area.

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Outcomes for children are outstanding

Children make excellent progress in relation to their starting points. They develop excellent communication, physical and early writing skills. Children are highly motivated in their play, and are learning valuable skills and attitudes for their future learning.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY394588 Local authority Merton Inspection number 830590 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 10 Number of children on roll 7

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 16 October 2010

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2010. She lives in Mitcham, Surrey. 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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