Childminder in Merton

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 11 July 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 interacts well with children and supports their communication and language development effectively. For example, she talks to children as they play, listens carefully to what they say and repeats this when needed to model correct pronunciation.  The childminder improves her practice effectively. For example, she attends courses regularly and updates her professional knowledge to refine her teaching skills. This helps children to make good progress.  The childminder provides a warm and safe learning environment where children play and explore with enthusiasm. Children have lots of opportunities to make choices from the range of good quality resources available.  The childminder helps children to respect different cultures. For instance, children enjoy exploring toy foods from a variety of countries in their play.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not always give children enough time to respond to questions or solve problems for themselves.  Planning for some activities does not always take into account how the needs of the youngest children can be met fully.

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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 sufficient time to respond to questions and ideas and to work things out for themselves  ensure activities are always adapted to engage and challenge the youngest children to maximise their learning.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching, indoors and outdoors, and assessed the impact this has on children's learning.  The inspector spoke with the childminder and children at appropriate times during the inspection.  The inspector viewed the areas of the childminder's home used by children.  The inspector looked at relevant documentation, such as policies and children's records.  The inspector took account of parents' views.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The childminder reflects thoughtfully on her provision to help identify areas for development. She seeks parents' views and listens to what children have to say. Parent partnerships are good. The childminder keeps parents well informed about children's welfare and learning. They work well together to support children's learning at home and in the setting. Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has a good understanding of how to protect children and has clear procedures in place if she has any concerns.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder uses effective systems for assessing children's progress. She has a good knowledge of children's interests and next steps, and uses this successfully to plan activities that move children forward in their learning. The childminder helps children to develop their understanding of the natural world. For example, older children make collages using insect stickers and learn the names for parts of a plant. The childminder supports children's creative play. Children use instruments as they join in with songs and actions. The childminder makes good use of opportunities to help children's early literacy development. For instance, during the inspection she read a Chinese menu during role play and children used chalks and pens confidently to practise their early writing skills.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder is attentive and caring. Children are happy, settled and secure in her care. She supports their emotional development well. For example, she offers praise and encouragement throughout activities, helping children to develop their self-esteem and confidence. The childminder is a good role model and employs a range of strategies to help children learn to behave well. Children learn to share, take turns and to respect each other. She supports children's social skills well. She involves children in various activities in the local community, where they learn to socialise and learn alongside other children. The childminder supports children's understanding of healthy lifestyles effectively. For example, she teaches children about good hygiene routines, and provides them with healthy, nutritious meals and snacks, and regular exercise.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are active and inquisitive learners, who enjoy their play. They show curiosity and ask questions. Children are confident, sociable and develop key skills in readiness for school. They are confident communicators and show concern for their friends' welfare. They concentrate well. For example, older children persevere as they peel the backs from stickers to make insect pictures, and younger children focus well as they explore toys that make sounds.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY478373 Local authority Merton Inspection number 979223 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register Age range of children 0 - 7 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 10

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2014. She works with her mother, who is her co- childminder, in West Wimbledon, in the London Borough of Merton. The childminder operates Monday to Friday from 7.45am to 6.15pm all year. She holds a relevant early years 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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