Childminder EY389711

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 10 May 2016 28 October 2014

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This inspection: Good 2

Previous inspection: Requires Improvement

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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 builds good bonds with children. She is friendly and caring, and spends time playing and talking with children in a positive way. Children are happy, secure and ready to learn.  The childminder continues to develop and improve her knowledge. For example, she regularly attends training and talks to other early years providers.  The childminder supports children's play and encourages their thoughts and ideas. Children are engaged in their learning and development, and make good progress.  The childminder involves children in various activities in the local community, where they confidently socialise and learn with other children. For example, they visit the local library and play centres.  Children are well prepared for their move to school or other early years settings. The childminder actively promotes children's early literacy and numeracy skills, and encourages them to be independent.

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This provision is good

 The childminder skilfully supports children's thinking skills. For example, she asks age- appropriate questions during play and encourages children to solve problems.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The process of self-evaluation is not fully embedded to include the views of children, to identify all strengths and areas to develop.  Children's knowledge and understanding of technology are not as well developed as other aspects of their learning.

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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

 improve the effectiveness of self-evaluation to include the views of children, to assess all aspects of practice and to identify further priorities for future development  extend opportunities for children to explore information and communication technology.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector spoke to the childminder at appropriate times throughout the inspection.  The inspector engaged with the children during the inspection.  The inspector undertook a joint observation with the childminder.  The inspector observed the children during their indoor and outdoor play activities, as well as their snack routine.  The inspector sampled various documents, including children's learning records, the childminder's self-evaluation form, risk assessments and a selection of policies and procedures.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has a good understanding of how to keep children safe and what to do should she have any concerns about their welfare. The childminder has very good relationships with parents and shares information with them regularly, such as through daily diaries and discussions. She keeps them involved and up to date with their children's development, ensuring there is consistency in learning and care. Overall, the childminder evaluates her provision appropriately to improve her practice and the experiences that she offers children. For example, she recently enhanced the displays around the home to make it more warm and welcoming for children. Parents contribute their suggestions, which she uses to strengthen her self-evaluation process.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder follows the children's lead in play and has a good understanding of how children learn. She provides a wide variety of resources and activities that motivate and challenge children. For example, children enjoy making their own sensory bottles. They enthusiastically try out different methods of filling them with sequins, beads and liquid and are very proud of the finished product. The childminder supports children's communication and language development skilfully. For example, during play she narrates what children are doing, repeats key words and extends their vocabulary. The childminder makes accurate assessments of children. She monitors their development effectively and identifies any emerging gaps in their learning.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children play and explore happily with confidence. They build warm and trusting relationships with the childminder, which has a positive effect on their emotional well- being. Children are well behaved. They are kind, considerate and respectful of each other, and the childminder encourages them to think about others and their feelings to overcome challenges. The childminder praises and encourages children constantly, and builds their self-esteem and confidence for future learning. Children regularly spend time outdoors and develop an awareness of their own safety. For example, they visit local parks and woodlands where they are encouraged to take safe risks on the climbing equipment.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children make good progress. They are happy and confident during play. For example, they take turns in speaking into a large tube, making different noises, and laughing and giggling because their voices sound different. Children gain the skills needed for the next steps in their learning.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY389711 Local authority Merton Inspection number 1049201 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 2 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 3

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 28 October 2014

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2010. She lives in Mitcham, in the London Borough of Merton. The childminder offers care Monday to Thursday, from 8am to 6pm, all year round, except for family holidays and bank holidays.

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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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