Childminder 138088

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 6 July 2016 15 January 2015

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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 reviews her provision effectively in order to improve her practice, taking into account views of the parents and the children she cares for.  The childminder builds very good relationships with children and they share strong attachments. Children are settled and secure.  The childminder forms good relationships with parents. She updates them regularly on their children's progress and includes their views in all assessments and observations. They work together to provide continuity in children's care and learning.  The childminder skilfully supports young children's early speaking skills. She listens to them, valuing what they have to say, and enthusiastically talks to them as they play.  The childminder effectively monitors children's learning. She identifies areas where children need additional support and plans well for their ongoing development. Children make good progress in their learning.

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This provision is good

 Children make good progress in their learning and development. The childminder provides a comfortable, warm environment with a wide range of toys and resources for the children.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder misses some opportunities to help younger children to build further on their interests and make plenty of choices about their own play.  The childminder does not always provide challenge to help children to extend their thinking and learning skills during activities.

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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

 provide more opportunities for young children to make more choices about their play and build on their interests, to help them make the best progress possible in their learning  make the most of all opportunities for children to extend their thinking and learning.

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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 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 the procedure to follow should she have any concerns about a child's welfare. The childminder is committed to improving her childcare service and has worked hard to meet the actions and recommendations set at the last inspection. For example, she has developed her planning, observation and assessment system, taking into account children's interests and next steps. The childminder also continues to develop and improve her knowledge in various ways. For example, she gains advice from her local authority and attends regular training to keep up to date with current legislation. The childminder has good partnerships with other settings children attend and shares information to support successful moves between these settings.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder knows the children well. She regularly observes and checks their progress, and plans a range of activities and experiences based on children's interests. She uses development records to clearly show the achievements and progress children make. The childminder provides a broad range of learning experiences for children. For example, children enjoy exploring different mark-making resources and learn to use tools, such as scissors to cut different materials. They try hard to achieve their goal. The childminder promotes mathematical language well. For instance, she encourages children to count, compare sizes and name shapes as they play.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The children are well behaved. They are kind and considerate to each other and help each other complete tasks. For example, older, more-confident children help their friends to use scissors, showing them how and where to cut their paper. The childminder is a good role model. She promotes positive behaviour and praises children and the work they have done, giving them a sense of achievement and building their self-esteem. The childminder risk assesses all areas of her provision to identify and minimise potential hazards to children. She talks to children regularly about safety issues, such as road safety, and gives gentle reminders in her home. Children have good opportunities to develop physical and social skills, and an awareness of the local community. For example they visit many different groups and enjoy outings, such as visits to the local park, farm and library.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children make good progress. They are happy and confident during play; for example, they enjoy singing and dancing with the childminder, joining in with different actions to their favourite songs. Children gain the skills needed for their next steps in learning.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 138088 Local authority Merton Inspection number 1048699 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 7 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 4

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 15 January 2015

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 1986. She lives in Morden, in the London Borough of Merton. The childminder offers care Monday to Friday from 7.30am 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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Telephone number

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