Childminder in Sutton

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 21 April 2016 8 February 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

 The childminder is enthusiastic about promoting the children's learning and development. She uses the children's interests well to plan a broad range of stimulating and enjoyable activities to challenge their learning.  Some aspects of this provision are excellent. For example, how the childminder promotes the children's personal, social and emotional development and the programme of leisure activities and educational visits on offer during the school holiday period.  The childminder works closely with parents and other settings that the children attend, to identify any gaps in their learning. This close partnership working ensures additional support is provided to help narrow these gaps in learning.  The childminder has a good knowledge of the children's backgrounds, family circumstances and their medical needs. She uses this information well to adapt the service offered to meet the continued emotional and medical needs of the children very

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This provision is good

well.  The childminder takes a lead role in working with local childminders to help them share ideas and use each other for support. She has set up a confidential social networking page, which is used well by childminders in the community.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not always fully reflect and identify precisely where the programmes of activities and teaching can be extended further, in order to raise children's achievement to an even higher level.  The childminder does not set very precise targets to help children achieve even better in their writing and speaking skills.

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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

 reflect on practice and identify more precisely where the programmes of activities and teaching can be extended further, to raise achievement to an exceptional level  raise children's achievement even further in their writing and speaking skills.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities indoors and assessed the impact this has on children's learning.  The inspector completed a joint observation and had discussions with the childminder.  The inspector looked at relevant documentation, such as the childminder's self- evaluation and evidence of the suitability of household members.  The inspector took into account the views of parents.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The childminder is extremely organised and professional. She uses the electronic system in place very well, in order to engage with parents fully about their children's care and education. This system is highly valued by parents and is used well by many of them, in order to help them understand their child's learning and extend their learning at home. The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder has a secure understanding of her role and responsibilities in relation to child protection issues. The childminder places a good priority on seeking the views of parents and children, and adapts her service accordingly. The childminder has an accurate overview of the service she provides. She has set some realistic targets to help her build and improve the service she provides even further.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

Teaching is good. The childminder has a secure understanding of how to extend children's learning through their play. She uses the children's starting points and interests very well to plan motivating experiences and engage children. The environment is well organised with the needs of the children in mind. Children benefit from opportunities to play freely, and purposeful adult-led activities help challenge their learning. The childminder places a good focus on supporting the children's language and introducing new words. She uses books and props well to support what the children are learning. For example, children learn about the life cycle of the butterfly. They look at caterpillars and enjoy a story about it, creating a collage inspired by this afterwards. The childminder introduces mathematical concepts well through the fun activities provided and during daily routines. For example, children have created a height chart and this is used well to encourage children to think

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

about measurements and make comparisons.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder has a very nurturing approach and younger children enjoy being physically close and feeling secure in her company. She is accommodating and places a high priority on ensuring any children with medical needs are safe in her care. For example, robust risk assessments are carried out, which includes detailed information of any medical conditions. In addition, any required training is undertaken to help administer medication. Staff take account of their needs, so that all children can fully take part in activities. Children learn to respect each other's differences. Children learn about the importance of healthy eating. The garden is used well to provide children with a good range of opportunities for them to be physically active in the fresh air. Children learn to keep safe as they walk to and from the childminder's home, and they understand the restrictions in place for their own safety.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress from their starting points and are well prepared for school. Many children make excellent progress from their starting points and in their personal, social and emotional development. Children are well behaved and show good levels of concentration and interest in what is provided.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY318591 Local authority Sutton Inspection number 1040367 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 0 - 11 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 18

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 8 February 2011

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2006 and lives in Sutton, Surrey. She operates from 7am to 6.30pm, Monday to Friday for 50 weeks of the year. The childminder holds an appropriate 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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