Childminder in Sutton

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 11 March 2016 9 November 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 clear expectations about children's behaviour and she is consistent in her approach. For example, she uses positive reinforcement, using words such as 'let us share' and 'kind hands', which helps to teach children to behave well.  The childminder is proactive in driving improvement within her practice. For example, she attends regular training sessions and works with others to review her practice. She uses this information effectively to plan activities to improve all outcomes for children.  The childminder gathers the views of parents and children. She uses these to help to shape the service she provides and to provide experiences that match children's individual needs.  Children have a secure bond with the childminder, which contributes towards their development of good personal and social skills.  Children make good progress from their original starting points. The childminder

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This provision is good

promotes children's learning and development successfully.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not always fully support children's emerging language development. For example, she does not always gather or use key words in children's home languages.  The childminder occasionally misses opportunities to nurture children's natural curiosity about the world around them. For example, children do not have many opportunities to explore and learn with real-life resources during role play activities.

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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

 provide further support for the emerging language development of children who are learning English as an additional language  extend further children's exploration of the natural world around them.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed children in the main playroom.  The inspector spoke with the childminder at appropriate times during the inspection.  The inspector reviewed documents, including safeguarding and self-evaluation.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has clear and concise knowledge and understanding of child protection policies and what procedures to follow if she has any concerns. She promotes children's safety and well-being effectively. For example, she carries out regular risk assessments, enabling children to play in a safe learning environment. She also teaches children the importance of fire drills to help them learn what they should do in an event of an emergency. The childminder effectively tracks children's progress and she can clearly identify areas to progress their learning further. She shares this information with parents so they can work together to plan effectively for children's next steps in learning. The childminder works successfully with other professionals that care for children, providing good continuity of care.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder completes good quality assessments that enable her to clearly identify areas to work on, so she can progress children's learning and development. The childminder effectively uses children's next steps of learning and interests to plan enjoyable activities, enabling her to extend children's learning further. For example, the children thoroughly enjoy playing with cars and she uses this interest to promote children's language development through effective questioning. The childminder successfully completes the required progress check for children between the ages of two and three years. This helps to promote a two-way sharing of information and enables parents to support their children's learning at home.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder works closely with parents to promote children's health and well-being effectively. For example, she makes sure that children have independent access to fresh drinking water throughout the day and she also teaches children the importance of hand washing. The childminder successfully uses her garden and local play areas to help strengthen children's physical skills. She works closely with parents to make sure that all meals meet children's dietary requirements. The childminder praises children effectively for their efforts during play, to help strengthen their self-esteem.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are prepared successfully for the next step in their development. For example, they gain skills such as independence, as they self-select resources and work with the childminder to decide on what activities they wish to carry out. This helps children with their future move on to nursery and school. Children are also able to recall past events and communicate these to others, which helps to develop good speaking skills.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY383019 Local authority Sutton Inspection number 838230 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 4 Total number of places 5 Number of children on roll 4

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 9 November 2010

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2008. She lives in Sutton, Surrey. The childminder works on weekdays, 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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