Childminder in Merton

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 10 February 2016 1 December 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 experienced childminder uses her knowledge of the children to help her effectively identify the next steps in their learning. She uses her assessments of children to plan interesting and stimulating activities, which supports them to make good progress.  Children are very happy in the childminder's care. They form strong emotional attachments with her and other children at the setting, which helps them to feel safe and secure.  The childminder uses effective strategies to manage children's behaviour. She sets realistic boundaries and expectations, which help to promote children's cooperation. The childminder is a good role model and children follow her good example. For example, they are polite and respectful, and share toys and resources well.  Children develop a good understanding of how to develop healthy lifestyles. For example, the childminder provides them with regular opportunities for physical outdoor

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This provision is good

exercise and they attend a weekly gymnastics session.

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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.  The childminder does not always make the most of all opportunities to build on children's independence skills. For example, she does not consistently encourage them to manage tasks for themselves.

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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 play and learning further  strengthen opportunities for children to build on their independence skills and manage even more tasks by themselves.

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Inspection activities

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

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder is aware of the signs and symptoms that could indicate that a child in her care may be at risk, and understands the action she should take. She has a good knowledge of how to identify and minimise hazards. For example, she carries out thorough safety assessments of her home and for outings children participate in to help children to learn in a safe environment. The childminder reflects on her provision to support her to identify areas for further development. She attends training and undertakes research to help her keep up to date with her knowledge and skills. For example, she holds a current paediatric first-aid certificate so she can treat children in the event of minor accidents or injuries. The childminder recognises the importance of communicating with parents and other early years settings. This sharing of information 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 observes and assesses children's learning to help her to identify their ongoing progress. She effectively uses this information to plan activities to challenge children, based around their individual interests. Children develop their small-muscle skills through a range of activities in preparation for developing their early writing skills. For example, they use small tools to help them build models from dough. Parents are fully involved in their children's learning to maximise progress. The childminder works closely with them and informs them of their children's achievements. This helps parents to support their children's learning at home.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder is kind and caring in her interactions with children, who show that they feel comfortable in her care. Children learn to form friendships with others and develop good social skills. For example, they attend a range of activity groups with the childminder where they interact and play with others. This helps to prepare them effectively for their future learning. Children learn to keep themselves safe, for example, when they participate in planned emergency evacuations. They also learn about aspects of road safety and stranger awareness.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children make good progress based on their capabilities and starting points. They are confident and engage well in the learning activities on offer. Children gain the skills they require, to prepare them for the next stage in their learning, including school. They develop good mathematical skills. For example, they learn about shapes and colours during activities, such as when they create their own artwork.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 138120 Local authority Merton Inspection number 836532 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 2 - 6 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 6

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 1 December 2011

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 1984. She lives in Morden, 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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