Childminder EY350245

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 17 March 2016 11 January 2012

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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 experienced childminder uses her knowledge of child development and the children to help her identify the next steps in their learning effectively. She uses her assessments of children to plan interesting and stimulating activities, which supports them to make good progress in their learning.  Children are very happy in the childminder's care. They form strong emotional attachments with her, her family and other children at the setting, which helps them to feel safe and secure.  Children can play in safety in the setting. The childminder carries out thorough risk assessment procedures to identify and reduce potential hazards.  The childminder reflects on her practice and sets goals for herself. For example, she has plans to develop her resources further. She listens to the views of parents and children to help make improvements in the quality of her provision.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not routinely extend opportunities for children to explore the natural world, to promote further their curious and inquisitive nature.  The childminder is not always successful in gaining information from parents about children's ongoing progress at home, to promote continuity in their learning and to help her shape and develop her practice.

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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 for children to explore their understanding of the natural environment  extend partnerships with parents to promote consistency in children's learning and to help develop activities and the quality of the provision further.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector discussed the childminder's practice with her at appropriate times throughout the inspection.  The inspector viewed the areas of the premises used for childminding and sampled relevant documentation.  The inspector observed and assessed the childminder's practice and the quality of teaching she provides for children.  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 secure knowledge of child protection procedures. She knows what to do, and where to report any concerns, if worried about a child's welfare. The childminder forms positive relationships with parents and gains information about their children's skills, abilities and individual needs when they first start. This helps her to plan for children's progress from the beginning and to understand their needs. The childminder completes training to benefit children, which helps her to consider the quality of her service and practice. The childminder works effectively in partnership with other settings children attend to promote continuity of learning.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder plans a good variety of activities and play opportunities to motivate children. This helps children to be active learners who make good progress across all areas of learning. The childminder promotes children's language skills well. For example, she asks them useful questions to encourage them to think and respond, and teaches them new words as they play. The childminder promotes children's physical development well. For example, children access the garden daily and she takes them to the local parks where children climb, balance and learn to move in different ways.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder is caring and attentive to children, knows them well and meets their individual needs effectively. She provides a warm, child-orientated and welcoming environment. Children benefit from lots of meaningful praise that they receive from the childminder, who promotes good behaviour within her home. The childminder promotes children's health and well-being proficiently. For example, she encourages parents to bring in healthy lunchboxes from home and stores them well. The childminder teaches children about safety. For example, she involves them in regular fire drills and teaches them how to use equipment safely. The childminder teaches children about the importance of good personal hygiene routines.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress from their starting points. They communicate well and develop their physical and early mathematical skills. Children demonstrate positive behaviour, good manners and kindness towards adults and each other. They gain skills to keep themselves safe and follow routines well. Children show at least typical levels of development for their ages and are well prepared for the next stages in their learning.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY350245 Local authority Sutton Inspection number 827640 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 6 Number of children on roll 5

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 11 January 2012

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2007. She lives in Carshalton, in the London Borough of Sutton. The childminder operates 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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Telephone number

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