Childminder EY411332

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 7 April 2016 26 January 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 Outstanding 1

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This provision is good

 Children take part in a wide range of exciting activities based on their interests and development needs. They make good progress in their learning.  The childminder promotes children's emotional and physical well-being exceptionally well. She has excellent, warm and caring relationships with them and is highly attentive to their individual needs. Children flourish in her care.  The childminder has positive relationships with parents. For example, she provides daily updates about children's routines and activities.  The childminder is committed to providing a high-quality service. For example, since the last inspection, she has reviewed and developed many aspects of her practice, such as her paperwork.  The home is organised to provide a highly stimulating, welcoming learning environment for children. For instance, they enjoy playing with the excellent variety of resources and play materials available indoors and in the garden.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not consistently make the best possible use of her good assessments of children's learning, to monitor their progress closely and swiftly identify any gaps in learning.  The childminder has not fully explored all methods 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

 build on the monitoring of the progress of individual children further, to ensure any gaps in achievement are closing as quickly as possible and to help the review of teaching practices  extend 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 inside and outside.  The inspector had discussions with the childminder throughout the inspection about her practice, and children's learning and development.  The inspector sampled documents, including children's records.  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. She knows what steps to take if she has concerns about a child's welfare. She is very well organised and keeps all of the paperwork required for childminding. The childminder makes good use of local training to develop her knowledge and skills. For example, she is developing a more child-led approach to planning activities following a recent course. She regularly seeks the views of parents to help her evaluate the provision. Parents comment that they are very happy with the care she provides. They are confident their children are safe, well-cared for and making good progress.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder reviews children's progress and observes them closely to help her plan activities that they enjoy. She responds to children's interests well and skilfully builds their confidence. For example, she encouraged children to try a new activity by including their favourite toy. This helped children become absorbed in making patterns in the sand with the familiar car, before trying new tools and equipment. The childminder supports children's communication and language skills well. For instance, she talks to them during activities and encourages conversations. She gives children the time they need to try things for themselves. For example, children enjoyed exploring clay and learning to make models. They had great fun outdoors, such as practising their physical skills and taking part in a treasure hunt.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are outstanding

Children are extremely independent within the setting and the childminder provides excellent support for them to develop their personal care skills. They settle extremely well and rapidly grow in confidence. The childminder is an excellent role model. Children behave exceptionally well and learn to treat each other with respect. They gain an excellent understanding of how to keep themselves healthy and safe. For example, they eagerly take photos of themselves eating different fruit for the 'fruit book' and play a special song that makes brushing their teeth enjoyable. The childminder very skilfully involves children in identifying hazards. For instance, children recognise when the floor is slippery after blowing bubbles and help think of ways to make it safe again.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children make good progress based on their starting points. They play very well together, learn to negotiate, share and take turns. Children become confident communicators with strong social skills. They join in conversations and clearly express their ideas. Older children develop good early writing and mathematical skills. Children are well-prepared for their future learning and for school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY411332 Local authority Sutton Inspection number 822591 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 5 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 4

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 26 January 2011

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2010. She lives in Cheam, within the London Borough of Sutton. She cares for children each weekday, throughout the year. The childminder receives funding to provide free early education for children aged two, three and four years. She holds a relevant level 3 childcare qualification.

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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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