Childminder EY478620

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 22 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 is committed to providing good-quality care and has high expectations of children. She is dedicated to making continual improvements and reflects on her practice accurately, taking into account the views of parents and children.  Children make good progress in their learning and development. The childminder provides a stimulating environment where children access a wide range of toys and resources independently that challenges and motivates them to learn.  Children are happy and settled, and build secure attachments with the childminder. She offers lots of reassurance and encouragement, developing children's self-esteem and confidence. They are well prepared socially and emotionally for their future learning. The childminder takes children to local activities for example, where they enjoy socialising with other children.  The childminder is proactive to develop and improve her knowledge. For example, she

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This provision is good

attends regular training and talks to other early years providers to share ideas.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder misses some opportunities to teach children about their own and others' safety.  At times, the childminder does not take full advantage of all opportunities to extend children's thinking and communication skills, to help them make the best possible progress in their learning.

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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

 make the most of all opportunities to help children develop their awareness of managing their own safety  seize all chances to build on children's thinking and communication skills.

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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 uses rigorous procedures to assess and minimise risks to children. She is confident to record and report any concerns about children's welfare. The childminder has positive partnerships with parents. She works closely with them, offering extra support when needed, keeping them up to date with their children's learning and development. The childminder has good partnerships with other settings and other professionals, such as health visitors, working with the children. She shares information with them effectively to provide consistency in children's learning and care.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder understands how children learn through play and exploration. She helps them to make good progress towards their individual goals and plans activities based on their interests. For example, children enjoy exploring paint with a range of tools. They have the freedom to try different methods and the childminder follows their lead well. Overall, the childminder supports children's language development well. For example, during play, she models simple words and narrates what children are doing. The childminder makes accurate assessments through good-quality observations and monitors children's development effectively. She identifies any gaps in their achievements and targets teaching to help children progress.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder supports children's understanding of healthy lifestyles well. Children enjoy access to the garden and regular outings, for example, to develop their physical skills. Children benefit from a range of home-cooked meals for lunch and fruit for snacks. The childminder shows genuine care for children and helps them to be kind, considerate and well mannered. Children are well behaved and they take turns and share well. The childminder encourages children to develop their independence and self-help skills. For example, young children assist in putting on their own shoes before going outdoors. Children have a wide range of opportunities to learn about each other's cultures and to develop respect for others. For example, they celebrate cultural festivals, such as Chinese New Year and Diwali.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children explore the childminder's home independently and choose activities that interest them. They are confident and enjoy imaginative play. For example, during role play, they care for dolls and act out real-life experiences, such as using a potty or going to bed. All children make good progress and gain the skills needed for the next steps in their learning.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY478620 Local authority Merton Inspection number 981371 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare 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 registered in 2014. She lives in Pollards Hill, in the London Borough of Merton. The childminder's service is open all year round on Monday to Friday from 8am to 6pm, 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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