Childminder in Sutton

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 23 February 2016 24 January 2012

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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 provides children with a good range of toys to interest and engage them. Children are motivated to join in and to play together. They make good progress in their learning in relation to their starting points.  Children are happy and settled, and build close relationships with the childminder and each other.  The childminder is a good role model and teaches children to behave well. For example, she gives sensitive reminders about appropriate behaviour, such as sharing, and offers children consistent praise and encouragement.  The childminder provides children with regular opportunities to promote their physical development and learn about healthy lifestyles. For example, they enjoy ball games and action rhymes, and visit local playgrounds to use the challenging balancing and climbing equipment.  The childminder keeps up to date with new legislation and guidance. For example, she attends training, carries out her own research and meets with other childminders to

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not always provide the best possible range of activities and materials to extend children's creative development further.  The childminder has not fully considered how to extend children's knowledge of nature.

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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

 develop more opportunities for children to explore a range of materials that extend their creativity  strengthen opportunities for children to learn about the natural world around them.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the childminder playing and interacting with the children.  The inspector spoke to the childminder at convenient times during the inspection.  The inspector considered written feedback from parents.  The inspector looked at a range of documents, including children's records, evidence of suitability and training certificates.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The childminder regularly reflects on her practice to improve her service and identifies her strengths and weaknesses successfully. For example, she updated her policies, as a result of her current childcare studies, to ensure they are relevant to her current practice. The childminder places a high priority on children's safety. For instance, she risk assesses and evaluates outings and her indoor and outdoor environment to ensure they meet the needs of individual children. Safeguarding is effective. The childminder understands her responsibility to safeguard children and knows the processes to follow if she has any concerns about their welfare.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

Young children have fun with the childminder, who has a good understanding of how to maintain their interest. For example, she shows them how to blow bubbles and they laugh and clap excitedly as they watch them float and burst. The childminder extends activities to keep children engaged. For instance, she shows them how to post bricks through a gap on the ride-on toy, giving simple instructions and constant encouragement. The childminder extends children's language very well. For example, she offers new words such as 'squidgy' and 'high' and initiates conversations about their families. The childminder tracks children's progress effectively to help her plan further activities to move them forward in their learning.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder offers a welcoming and nurturing environment. She knows the children well and is sensitive to their individual needs, supporting their emotional development effectively. For example, she consistently follows children's care routines and offers cuddles and quiet times with books. The childminder makes good use of local facilities to help children develop further. For example, they attend groups to help children socialise with others and develop their confidence. The childminder works very closely with parents. For example, she keeps them well informed about children's development and uses diaries to share daily information, such as mealtimes and activities.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children make good progress. They settle well and develop key skills, such as good communication and language use. Children are confident and motivated to learn. They gain independence and are well prepared for the next stage in their learning. Young children develop the physical skills they need for early writing; for example, they do lots of drawing.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY366356 Local authority Sutton Inspection number 835543 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 6 Total number of places 5 Number of children on roll 3

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 24 January 2012

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2007. She lives in Belmont, in the London Borough of Sutton. The childminder is available to work each weekday from 8am to 6pm, 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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Telephone number

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