Childminder in Sutton

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 9 February 2016 31 July 2009

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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 childminder is extremely skilled in stimulating children's learning to a high standard during everyday activities and experiences. Children make consistently high rates of progress and are very well prepared for their future learning.  The childminder uses a comprehensive system to closely monitor and track children's individual progress through high-quality observations. She has an excellent understanding of how to help children move on in their learning.  Children develop an excellent understanding of how to stay safe and healthy. For example, the childminder has detailed discussions with children about the health benefits of fruit and vegetables as they do role-play cooking with pretend food.  Partnerships with parents are excellent and help to promote consistent and coordinated teaching and care. Parents are highly satisfied with the childminder's provision and the information she shares with them.

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This provision is outstanding

 The childminder is highly reflective and meticulously evaluates her planning, resources and organisation of the home. She makes impressive changes to her practice that have a significant impact on children's outcomes. For example, she recently improved the organisation of her home, which has helped both older and younger children engage in activities of their choice.

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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

 strengthen the already excellent opportunities for children to explore and extend their literacy skills even further.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector had discussions with the childminder relating to her practice.  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 outstanding

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has an excellent understanding of the action to take if she has any concerns about a child's safety or welfare. She actively seeks the views of parents and children, and regularly evaluates practice to astutely plan for the development of the provision. The childminder has a high drive and passion for personal development and making improvements to her practice. She attends regular training and workshops, and liaises with other childminders to maintain her professional knowledge and to continuously improve outcomes for children.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is outstanding

Children make excellent progress across all areas of learning. The childminder greatly encourages children to use their imagination. For example, children confidently discuss and answer questions about different animals and demonstrate confidence using puppets as they sing familiar songs relating to animals. The childminder values children's contributions, and they receive lots of positive praise and encouragement. The childminder skilfully introduces new and exciting learning, which extends children's knowledge of the world. For example, children had detailed discussions about the animals from around the world. They talked about where in the world the animals live, the names of their babies and what they produce. The childminder offers an exceptionally good range of resources to support children's play and learning. However, she is still developing some aspects of her provision, in particular to further encourage children to experiment with early reading

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are outstanding

Children form very strong emotional bonds with the childminder and her family. She implements effective systems for setting in, which allow her to gets to know the children quickly. She uses knowledge gained during this period to adapt her provision to support them exceptionally well. Children develop excellent social skills and behave well. For example, they show exceptional skills in sharing and taking turns as they use a tablet computer. Children develop a very good understanding of the importance of valuing and respecting others. The childminder's high standards of care and hygiene help promote children's health and well-being extremely well. Children develop excellent skills in managing their personal care needs and benefit from a very wide range of physical activities and outdoor play opportunities.

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Outcomes for children are outstanding

Children make excellent progress and are engaged and independent learners. They explore the highly challenging activities that target their individual learning needs very successfully. Children are prepared well for their future move to school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY316335 Local authority Sutton Inspection number 827264 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 6

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 31 July 2009

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2005. She lives in Sutton, Surrey. The childminder operates her service weekdays for most of 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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