Childminder in Sutton

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 14 March 2016 22 September 2011

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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

 Children are happy and settled. They interact positively with each other and build good relationships with the childminder.  Children have plenty of opportunities to develop their physical skills. For example, they play outside, dig in the mud and practise throwing balls. Children are motivated to learn and make good progress in relation to their starting points.  The childminder monitors children's progress closely to identify next steps in learning and to provide further activities to interest and challenge them. She shares this information with parents to help them continue their children's learning at home.  Children gain an understanding of the wider world. For example, they enjoy trips in the local community, and learn about and celebrate different festivals.  The childminder places a high priority on children's safety. For example, she gives gentle reminders to children about using chairs and scissors safely, and completes

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This provision is good

regular risk assessments for the setting and for outings.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not always provide enough opportunities for children to extend their creativity further.  The childminder does not always implement information gained from training courses into her practice effectively to extend her skills and knowledge.

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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

 develop further the opportunities available for children to explore a wider range of materials to extend their creativity  strengthen the use of new knowledge and skills gained to enhance practice further and raise outcomes for children to a higher level.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the childminder and children interacting together indoors and outdoors.  The inspector spoke to the childminder and children during the inspection.  The inspector looked at a sample of paperwork, including children's records and evidence of the childminder's suitability and qualifications.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The childminder is committed to providing good outcomes for children and families. She meets up with other childminders to share ideas and good practice. The childminder uses self-evaluation to reflect on and evaluate the service she provides. She includes the views of the parents and talks to the children about what changes they want. This enables children to have an influence on their environment and feel valued. For example, children help to choose new resources. Safeguarding is effective. The childminder understands her responsibility to protect children and keeps up to date with new requirements. She knows who to contact should she have concerns about children's safety and welfare. Regular monitoring of children's achievements helps to identify any gaps in their learning.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder promotes children's development effectively and knows when to join in to extend their learning further. For example, she uses new vocabulary such as 'spiral' and 'anticlockwise' as they join large cogs together. The childminder shows a keen interest in what children say and encourages them to respond. For example, she asks questions and repeats words to the younger children to support their communication and language skills. Children enjoy the range of activities provided and the childminder plans these to cater for the varying age groups. For example, younger children explore and feel a selection of balls while older children practise throwing them into a basket.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder is warm and caring and supports children's emotional development effectively. She works closely with the parents to meet children's individual routines, such as recognising when children need to sleep. Children learn how to care for animals and enjoy stroking the family dog. The childminder teaches children to manage their own hygiene, for example, they have individual coloured towels and wash their hands before mealtimes. Children learn about healthy lifestyles. For example, the childminder talks to the children about nutritious foods and helps them to understand the importance of limiting sugar in their diets.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress in relation to their starting points. They are confident and keen to talk to the childminder to share their thoughts and ideas. For example, children ask if they can grow flowers in the garden. Children learn to keep themselves safe and take care of their environment. For example, they know how to hold and use scissors and the importance of tidying toys away after use. Children are well prepared for the next stage in their learning.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY272864 Local authority Sutton Inspection number 826713 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 7

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 22 September 2011

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2003. She lives in the London Borough of Sutton. The childminder is available to work from Monday to Thursday from 7am to 6pm, throughout the year. She holds an appropriate childcare 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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