Childminder in Merton

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 12 July 2016 9 April 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 has very strong links with other professionals, such as teachers in the local school. She works closely with them to coordinate children's care and learning. The childminder has developed strong, nurturing bonds with young children. She meets children's care needs well and supports their emotional and physical well-being.  The childminder has an effective knowledge of children's development and, overall, plans an interesting variety of activities that children enjoy and that supports their learning well. For example, young children enjoy sensory activities using flashing lights and building blocks. Children make good progress.  The childminder has strong, well-thought-out arrangements to protect children. For example, she has developed an effective procedure for walking the children home from school safely and to teach them how to keep themselves safe.  Effective self-evaluation helps the childminder to identify ways to continually improve

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not provide the best possible opportunities for children to explore about nature and living things to help them learn about the world.  Young children do not have many chances to explore different textures and materials to develop and extend their creativity.

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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

 extend the range of experiences for children to learn about living things in the environment to support their understanding of the world around them  develop further opportunities for children to explore a range of media and materials to express their ideas creatively.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector spoke to the childminder at appropriate times during the inspection and reviewed the effectiveness of activities.  The inspector took account of the views of parents spoken to during the inspection.  The inspector sampled documentation, including children's records, policies and procedures, and evidence of the childminder's suitability to work with children.  The inspector observed the children in the indoor and outdoor environment.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The childminder has a good knowledge of her role and implements her policies and procedures effectively. She is able to confidently discuss the signs and symptoms that may identify a concern about a child's welfare and knows the procedure to follow. Safeguarding is effective. The childminder is committed to her ongoing professional development and attends regular training courses to help keep her knowledge up to date. The childminder evaluates her service effectively. She shares ideas and has professional discussions with other childminders and her local authority advisor to further improve her practice. The childminder liaises well with parents and keeps them informed of their children's learning. For example, she provides them with a weekly report.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder encourages children's communication and language well. For example, she speaks clearly and uses repetition to encourage young children to learn new words and phrases. The childminder skilfully supports children's play, building on their interest in activities to extend their learning. She offers challenging activities for older children and supports them with their homework well. The childminder effectively assesses and monitors children's progress. She completes observations of their achievements, which she uses to identify and plan for their next steps in learning. The childminder understands how to gain extra support if necessary to help her meet children's needs or help them catch up.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder encourages children to follow the 'house rules' and to share and be kind to each other. She also shares ideas with parents to help them to provide a consistent approach to behaviour management at home. The childminder encourages children to be accepting of the lives of others. For example, by providing opportunities to celebrate festivals from different cultures and religions. The childminder encourages children of all ages to gain skills in becoming independent. Children enjoy their time with the childminder and young children smile and squeal in delight to express themselves.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are happy and confident learners, and are inquisitive and eager to explore. All children make good progress from their starting points and are well prepared for their next stages in learning, including their eventual move on to school. Children develop a range of skills to promote their independence, such as helping to prepare snacks and dressing for outdoor play.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY422711 Local authority Merton Inspection number 1054697 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 0 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 3

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 9 April 2015

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2011. She lives in the London Borough of Merton. The childminder works from 8am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, all year round. The childminder has an appropriate 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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