Childminder in Sutton

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 26 February 2016 6 January 2010

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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 has a good knowledge of the Early Years Foundation Stage and provides children with a wide range of activities. Children make good progress in their learning in relation to their starting points.  Children are happy and secure. They have close relationships with the childminder. This means they feel emotionally secure and build good relationships with each other.  The childminder promotes children's awareness of healthy living well. She stores meals provided by parents well and has positive discussions with children about the importance of healthy eating.  The childminder takes effective action to minimise hazards within the home and when on outings. Children are cared for in a safe and secure environment.  The childminder shares her policies and procedures with parents to help provide consistency in supporting children's health, safety and well-being. She regularly evaluates the service she provides.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not make the most of opportunities to extend younger children's curiosity about technology.  The childminder does not always consider all options to engage parents fully, to contribute to their children's ongoing assessments.

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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 to extend children's interest in technology  explore further ways to encourage parents to contribute fully to their children's ongoing assessments.

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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 provided to the minded children that were present.  The inspector and childminder jointly observed children at play.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has a good understanding of her responsibility to meet the legal requirements and has attended relevant child protection training. She is aware of the appropriate action to take if she has concerns about children's safety and welfare. The childminder undertakes her own research to update her skills and is keen to attend training to increase her knowledge further. The childminder has addressed the previous recommendations. For example, she has increased her knowledge of learning and development through completing a course relating to child development. She has also improved her systems for monitoring children's learning and development.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder has an effective understanding of how children learn. She provides them with a wealth of experience both inside the home and on outings. The childminder follows children's interests and joins in with their chosen play well. Children's listening and speaking skills are developing well. For example, the childminder continually encourages them to join in with discussions and share experiences. Children develop a love of books and enjoy regular stories throughout the day. They listen attentively as the childminder varies her tones to bring the story to life. The childminder promotes children's mathematical skills. For example, she encourages them to count and identify colours as they use cutters and play dough.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder forms secure relationships with children. She is warm, friendly and caring, which contributes to children feeling confident and happy. She understands their gestures and pays close attention to their needs. The childminder plans weekly outings to a variety of groups based on children's interests and needs. These visits help children gain fresh air and exercise, and to socialise and meet children of their own age. This promotes their personal development well. The childminder ensures that her home is clean, cosy and inviting. Younger children enjoy walking throughout the home, strengthening their muscles. The childminder helps children to settle. For instance, she follows children's routines well, including establishing regular feeding and sleeping times for younger children. The childminder has secure partnerships with parents to understand children's individual care needs.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children make very good progress in their learning and development, and are happy and confident learners. They enjoy their time with the childminder and know the routines very well. The childminder encourages children to think for themselves and learn new skills, which helps them as they move on to the next stage in their learning.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY319222 Local authority Sutton Inspection number 828102 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 5 Number of children on roll 6

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 6 January 2010

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2006. She lives in the London Borough of Sutton. The childminder works Monday to Friday, all year round.

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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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