Childminder 958987

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 14 March 2016 19 September 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 environment for children. They choose freely from a good selection of interesting resources indoors and in the garden.  The childminder has warm and caring relationships with children. They are happy and settled in her care.  Children take part in a wide variety of stimulating activities and experiences based on their interests, age and needs. Children make good progress in their learning.  The childminder keeps parents well informed on a day-to-day basis. For example, she gives them daily updates about children's activities and care routines.  The childminder reflects on her practice and is motivated to continually improve the provision. For example, since the last inspection she has extended the learning opportunities for children in her garden.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not always make the fullest use of her assessments to ensure that she is highly effective in monitoring the overall progress of individuals and groups of children.  The childminder has not fully developed strategies to help support parents as much as possible to extend 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

 monitor the overall progress of individuals and groups of children even more closely, to check that gaps in achievement are closing as quickly as possible, and to aid in the review of teaching  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 paperwork, 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 and makes sure that she keeps her knowledge up to date. She knows what to do if she has concerns about a child's welfare. The childminder makes good use of links with other childminders to keep up with changes and get new ideas. She shares information with other early years settings that children attend to help children experience a consistent approach. For example, she continues with activities and themes from nursery to support children's development. Parents comment that they are very happy with the care that the childminder provides. They particularly value her caring approach and the positive impact that she has had on their children's progress.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder gets to know children well. For example, she gathers detailed information from parents about children's interests and needs before they start. She supports children's language and communication development effectively. For example, she talks to children as they play, listens to them well and encourages conversations. The childminder responds to children's interests well. For example, when children showed an interest in their friend's binoculars, the childminder helped them find materials to make some for themselves. Children enjoyed mixing paint and decorating cardboard tubes and were very pleased with the results. The childminder makes good use of everyday activities and routines to support children's learning. For example, she counted with children as they played and encouraged them to write their name on their models.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder supervises children vigilantly at all times. She helps them to learn new skills so they can keep themselves safe. For example, she involves children in regular fire drills so they know what to do in an emergency. The childminder promotes children's good health effectively. For example, children know that they need to wash their hands to remove any germs before they eat. Children play outside every day in the garden or in the park. Children behave well and show concern for their friends. The childminder offers them gentle guidance and praise. She acts as a good role model, encouraging children to treat one another with respect.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children make good progress based on their starting points. They are confident and independent. For example, they cut fruit and make their own sandwiches at lunchtime. They play well together, learning to share and take turns. Children become confident communicators and clearly express their ideas. They begin to recognise simple words and the letters of their name. Children are prepared well for future learning and for school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 958987 Local authority Sutton Inspection number 842433 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 6 Number of children on roll 3

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 19 September 2010

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2000. She lives in Sutton, in Surrey. She cares for children each weekday throughout the year. The childminder holds a relevant qualification at level 3.

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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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