Childminder EY471263

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 28 June 2016 Not applicable

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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 well organised and maintains a professional approach to her work. She regularly attends network meetings with other childminders. She keeps up to date with changes in legislation and discusses how to improve and develop her practice.  Children play happily in the childminder's welcoming and friendly home. She provides a wide range of toys and resources for children, based on their interests. She is attentive and caring. Children flourish in her care.  The childminder has established a good flow of information with parents about children's learning and development. She gives them ideas of how they can support their children's learning at home. Parents share information about what their children have achieved and what they enjoy doing.  The childminder is a positive role model. She is very calm and polite towards children. She teaches children from a young age to share toys and to take turns with each other.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not make sure that all children have enough high-quality opportunities to benefit exploring and experimenting with a range of media and materials.  Occasionally, the childminder focuses too much on ensuring children take part in planned activities and does not give them enough time to lead and develop their own play or follow their own interests.

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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

 give children more frequent, high-quality opportunities to explore and investigate a range of media and materials  provide more opportunities for children to lead and develop their own play.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector had a tour of the childminder's home and garden.  The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities indoors and outdoors, and assessed the impact this has on children's learning.  The inspector jointly evaluated an activity with the childminder.  The inspector had a discussion with the childminder. She looked at relevant documentation, such as the childminder's self-evaluation and evidence of the suitability of adults living in the house.  The inspector took account of the views of children and parents by reading recently completed evaluation forms.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder is able to identify the possible signs of abuse and understands what to do if she is concerned about a child in her care. The childminder reflects on her practice and identifies areas for improvement. For example, she has recently introduced feedback forms for parents so that she can take on board their suggestions and ideas. The childminder keeps up to date with good practice and new legislation. She is focused on her own professional development and attends regular training sessions provided by her local authority. The childminder monitors children's development regularly. She ensures that they make good progress and that she identifies what children need to learn next.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder has a good understanding of how children learn and develop. She makes regular assessments of children's progress and shares her findings with parents and other carers. The childminder provides a wide range of interesting and stimulating activities for children. She interacts very positively with children, asking them questions about what they are doing and allowing them plenty of time to respond. The childminder supports children's communication and language skills well. Children enjoy singing familiar rhymes and counting songs. The childminder pauses to allow children to fill in the gaps with their favourite lines and words. Children develop their early mathematical skills. The childminder is skilful in introducing counting and number recognition to children whilst completing everyday activities, such as climbing the stairs or preparing meals.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children's emotional well-being is well supported. The childminder takes the time to get to know children and their families. Children are settled and confident in their own abilities. The childminder makes regular outings into the community with children. She ensures that children have plenty of opportunity to socialise with their peers at toddler groups. This helps to ensure that children are ready for school and the next stage in their learning. Children enjoy practising their physical skills in the well-resourced garden, using trikes and scooters or balancing on see saws. The childminder encourages children to maintain good hygiene practices at all times. She provides children with healthy and balanced meals and snacks.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress from their starting points. They learn the key skills they need for their future learning. They listen to and follow simple instructions and show appropriate levels of concentration for their age and ability. Children show a keen interest in singing familiar nursery rhymes and telling stories. They are inquisitive learners and ask lots of questions. They learn to play cooperatively and to develop friendships.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY471263 Local authority Merton Inspection number 1040329 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register Age range of children 1 - 2 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 2

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2013 and lives in Morden, Surrey. The childminder operates her provision all year round Monday to Friday from 7.30am until 6pm, except for bank holidays and family 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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Telephone number

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