Childminder EY477869

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 12 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 takes every precaution to ensure children play and explore in safe, challenging environments, and she supervises their play vigilantly. She regularly updates her risk assessment, for example, to assess potential risks to children at different stages of their development.  The childminder carries out regular observations of children while they play. She makes accurate assessments of their achievements and plans effectively for their individual learning needs. This ensures children make good progress from their starting points.  The childminder uses successful ways to extend children's language development. For example, she repeats children's speech, sings songs, and talks to them as they play and explore.  The childminder is caring, attentive and affectionate, and children demonstrate secure and trusting relationships with her.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder uses self-evaluation to identify some worthwhile priorities for improvement. However, she does not always reflect precisely on children's learning experiences to help develop her good teaching even further.  The childminder does not make full use of all opportunities to support children's early mathematical language as they play and explore.

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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

 build on self-evaluation processes to evaluate the quality of children's learning experiences more precisely, to help children make even better progress through high quality teaching  extend the use of mathematical language as children play and explore, to enhance their understanding of early mathematics.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching indoors 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 works well in partnership with parents. She has frequent discussions with parents about their children's progress and well-being. This communication helps to support children's learning at home. 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. The childminder takes positive steps to improve further her knowledge of how young children learn. She updates her professional knowledge and attends courses.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder provides children with a good range of activities that engage them well and build on their interests. For example, she provided younger children with a box of age-appropriate and stimulating resources to explore, in response to their fascination with emptying containers. The childminder encourages children to be active and develop their physical skills. For instance, children had fun using balloons in their play and were well supported as they practised their walking skills in chasing games. The childminder helps children to develop their understanding of the world and technology. Younger children demonstrate curiosity as they explore toys that flash and make sounds. The childminder successfully supports children's understanding of diversity. Children access toys showing people's differences and cultural backgrounds.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder has effective systems in place to enable children to settle in well. She gains information from parents about their children's interests and abilities, to enable her to plan effectively for children's needs when they first start. The childminder provides a good range of stimulating resources, and children have lots of opportunities to lead their own play and make choices. The childminder is a positive role model and she manages children's behaviour well. She gives children clear boundaries to help them know what is expected of them. The childminder supports children's social skills effectively. For example, she takes children out into the community and regularly attends local playgroups.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are inquisitive learners, who play and explore confidently. They have their own ideas and express these clearly. For instance, young children made firm decisions when exploring a range of objects. Children concentrate well. Younger children maintain and focus their attention on toys of their choosing. Children are well prepared for the next stage in their learning, and the eventual move to school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY477869 Local authority Merton Inspection number 983856 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 1 Total number of places 4 Number of children on roll 1

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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 operates in Colliers Wood, in the London Borough of Merton. She works Monday to Friday from 8am to 6pm all year. The childminder holds a relevant early years qualification at level 4 and receives funding for early years education for children aged three and four years.

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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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