Childminder in Sutton

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 7 March 2016 18 May 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 provides a welcoming, well-organised learning environment for children. They easily choose from a wide range of resources in the well-equipped playroom.  The childminder has warm and caring relationships with children. She effectively promotes their emotional and physical well-being. For example, she plans the day around their individual needs and follows their home routines to help them feel secure.  Children enjoy taking part in a good variety of stimulating activities and experiences based on their age, interests and needs. Children make good progress in their learning.  The childminder regularly reflects on her practice and is motivated to continually improve what she does. For example, since the previous inspection she has developed how she works with other settings that children attend, to help children experience a consistent approach.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not make full use of her assessments to make sure that she is highly effective in identifying and comparing the overall progress of individuals and groups of children.  Although the childminder has positive relationships with parents, she has not fully developed effective systems to involve parents as much as possible in their children's learning at home.

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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

 build on the monitoring of the overall progress of children, to identify whether any gaps in achievement are closing as quickly as possible  extend the information shared with parents to help them further support their children's learning at home.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed children taking part in activities with the childminder.  The inspector had discussions with the childminder throughout the inspection about her practice and children's learning and development.  The inspector sampled documents, including children's records, and policies and procedures.  The inspector checked the areas of the childminder's home used by children.  The inspector read questionnaires from parents and took account of their views.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has completed child protection training. She knows what steps to take if she has concerns about a child's welfare. The childminder keeps all the required documentation well organised and up to date. She makes good use of links with other childminders and uses online resources to keep up with changes and get new ideas. The childminder invites feedback from parents regularly to help her evaluate her provision and identify any changes she needs to make. Parents comment that they are very happy with the care the childminder provides. They value her caring approach and are pleased with their children's progress.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder gets to know the children well. For example, she gathers detailed information from parents about children's interests, achievements and needs before they start. She supports children's language and communication development effectively. For example, she talks and sings to children and introduces new words. Children enjoyed cuddling up to share a story and had fun exploring the textures in the book as well as listening to the words. The childminder gives children time to try things for themselves and explore resources fully. For example, children became absorbed as they pulled levers and pushed buttons, showing excitement when the toy moved or made a noise. The childminder supports children's physical development well. For example, she offered them lots of encouragement as they moved in new ways and practised their emerging skills.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children are happy and settled in the childminder's care. She acts as a good role model and children learn to behave well. The childminder makes thorough risk assessments of her home, garden and any outings, so children can play safely. She helps children to learn the skills they need to keep themselves safe. For example, children take part in regular fire drills and learn to wait for the 'green man' sign to light up before they cross the road. The childminder promotes children's good health well. For example, she follows careful hygiene routines when she changes nappies. Children play outside every day as part of a healthy lifestyle.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress based on their starting points. They grow in confidence and independence. For example, they help themselves to toys, and older children learn to manage their own shoes. Children use everyday technology and take part in activities that develop their understanding of the wider world. Children learn useful skills that prepare them well for the next stage in their learning and for school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 153852 Local authority Sutton Inspection number 841932 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 0 - 5 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 2

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Telephone number

This childminder registered in 2001. She lives in Sutton in Surrey. She cares for children from Monday to Thursday 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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