Childminder in Sutton

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 25 February 2016 Not applicable

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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 evaluates her practice. She always seeks the views of the parents, the children and other professionals to improve her practice further.  The childminder keeps up to date with any changes in legislation and researches information regarding children's learning and development. She uses what she learns to inform her practice and benefit children.  The childminder knows children well. She considers each child as unique and has high expectations of what each child can achieve. The childminder supports children's individual needs. All children make good progress in their learning.  The childminder forms good working relationships with parents. They share information regarding children's care needs and progress, and plan for children's learning and development together.  The childminder encourages children to manage their personal hygiene needs well. Children know how to keep themselves healthy and safe.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 On occasions, the childminder does not give children opportunities to express their choices in learning, for example to follow their interests and further promote their exploration and learning experiences.  The childminder does not encourage children to use technology and develop their understanding of its use for different purposes.

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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 opportunities for children to make choices and follow their interests to further promote their learning experiences  provide greater opportunities for children to explore the use of technology and strengthen their understanding of how to use it for different purposes.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector toured the areas of the premises that children use.  The inspector observed the childminder's interactions with children.  The inspector spoke to parents to consider their views about the setting.  The inspector spoke to the childminder to review her understanding of the requirements of Early Years Foundation Stage.  The inspector sampled documentation, including the childminder's policies and procedures, and other records.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The childminder manages her setting well and identifies her strengths and further areas for improvement. For example, she introduced questionnaires to gather parents' views and shares more detailed assessments of children's progress with parents. The childminder knows how to act in emergency. Safeguarding is effective. She ensures that every child in her care is safe. The childminder has robust procedures to protect children. She knows how to recognise and manage any concerns regarding children's welfare.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder provides a stimulating learning environment for all children. She plans activities to help children develop their communication, personal, social and emotional skills throughout the day. The childminder also focuses on developing children's early literacy and mathematical skills to ensure that children are ready for school. For example, when a child chose to play with an alphabet puzzle, the childminder encouraged the child to recognise the letter names, count the number of letters in the alphabet and place the puzzle pieces in the correct place. The childminder constantly observes children and changes activities to provide them with more challenge. She carries out thorough assessments of children's achievements and plans effectively to help them progress.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder has flexible settling-in procedures. She promotes children's emotional well-being sensitively. Children form secure attachments with the childminder. She works closely with parents and other professionals, and discusses consistent ways to support children that require additional help. The childminder constantly models positive behaviour. Children understand what is expected and behave well. The childminder promotes children's physical development. For example, children use scooters, visit local parks, use apparatus in playgrounds and walk to playgroups. The childminder teaches children how to manage simple tasks. For example, when children finish their lunch they take their plate into the kitchen independently. The childminder talks to children about different cultures in the world and they often cook authentic dishes together.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children develop a good range of skills that prepare them for their next stage in learning and eventually the move to school. They learn to manage their personal needs and understand why it is important to keep themselves healthy and safe. They tolerate each other's differences and play happily together. Children develop mathematical skills; for example, they count confidently and have an awareness of shape and space. Young children match colours and older children draw and name shapes.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY470353 Local authority Wandsworth Inspection number 998559 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 7 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 6

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2014. She lives in Battersea, in the London Borough of Wandsworth. The childminder operates her service Monday to Friday from 8am to 6.30pm, for 48 weeks a year. She holds a childcare qualification at level 3. The childminder also offers overnight care.

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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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