Childminder 139788

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 24 March 2016 6 July 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 make good use of the broad range of resources to support their play and learning. They independently choose what they want to use and become active learners.  The childminder regularly shares details of her observations and assessments of children's achievements with parents, encouraging them to continue their children's learning at home.  Children's listening and speaking skills develop well. For example, the childminder continually encourages them to join in with discussions and share experiences.  The childminder actively promotes children's awareness of healthy living. For example, she carefully stores meals provided by parents and provides activities and opportunities for children to learn about the importance of healthy eating.  The childminder shares her policies and procedures with parents, providing them with a good range of information about her role and responsibilities.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder's strategies to promote children's early reading skills are not implemented as effectively as they could be.  The childminder's self-evaluation does not include priorities for improvement to enable her to fully strengthen her practice and develop further the good outcomes for children.

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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

 explore a wider variety of ways to excite children's learning of letters  strengthen the self-evaluation process to identify strengths and target areas for future improvement.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector had discussions with the childminder relating to her practice.  The inspector looked at areas of the premises used for childminding and sampled relevant documentation.  The inspector observed the childminder's practice and the learning opportunities 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 is up to date in her knowledge of safeguarding procedures. She knows what to do if she has any concerns regarding children's welfare. The childminder completes risk assessments around the home on a daily basis, and as needed for outings, to promote children's safety at all times. The childminder is proactive in doing online research to update her knowledge. She also makes good use of local networks to improve her practice. For example, she discusses issues relating to her practice with other local childminders to help her to enhance her knowledge and the quality of care, teaching and learning she provides. The childminder works effectively in partnership with other settings that the children attend to promote continuity of their learning. She also seeks the views of parents as part of her self-evaluation.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder engages children in purposeful play and provides them with fun, interesting and age-appropriate activities. She has a good understanding of how children learn. The childminder provides ample opportunities for children to be creative. For example, they concentrate intently as they create Easter cards. The childminder maintains and prolongs their interest by introducing different materials. Children have excellent opportunities to use their imagination in various ways. For example, they enjoy accessing musical instruments and role play resources, such as the activity kitchen and shop, where they take on different roles. The childminder encourages children's mathematical skills during fun activities. Children's number and matching skills are enhanced, such as when they use numbered eggs to match the numbers in the numbered egg box.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder provides a welcoming environment where children are happy and at ease. She gathers a wealth of information from parents at the first meeting, which she uses effectively to help children settle quickly into her care. The childminder builds good bonds with the children. She is caring and positive with them. The childminder is a good role model. Children behave well, and treat each other and the home respectfully. They learn to share and use good manners. The childminder praises and encourages children, building their self-esteem and confidence for future learning.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress in their development in relation to their starting points. They are confident and concentrate well during activities. Children develop good social skills and a secure understanding of the need to value differences in the world. Children are learning skills of independence, which help to prepare them effectively for their move to school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 139788 Local authority Sutton Inspection number 825727 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 3

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 1992. She lives in Cheam, London Borough of Sutton. The childminder operates on 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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