Childminder in Merton

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 9 August 2016 3 March 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 is experienced, with a committed and professional approach to her role. For example, she has addressed the previous actions and recommendations at the last inspection successfully, to improve outcomes for children.  The childminder provides a well-resourced learning environment, with a good range of toys and resources to keep children motivated.  The childminder supports children's language skills well. For example, she talks to children constantly, reads stories and sings nursery songs. Children make good progress from their starting points.  Partnerships with parents are a key strength of the setting. For example, the childminder engages parents actively in their children's learning, and works well with them to establish a consistent approach. Parents are very happy with the service they receive.  Children are happy and settled with the childminder. They receive lots of praise and

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This provision is good

encouragement, which has a positive impact on their self-esteem and confidence.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not always challenge children to fully extend their ideas and thoughts to develop their thinking skills.  On occasion, the childminder misses opportunities to support children's independence during daily tasks and hygiene routines.

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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

 strengthen opportunities to extend and develop children's thinking skills  help children to develop further their independence and skills in managing tasks for themselves.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities indoors.  The inspector carried out a joint observation with the childminder and interacted with children at appropriate times.  The inspector checked a sample of documents, including records relating to the suitability checks and qualifications of the childminder, safeguarding procedures and children's learning records.  The inspector read the childminder's self-evaluation document and held discussions with her about how she evaluates her provision and identifies areas for improvement.  The inspector read written feedback from parents.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has a clear understanding of child protection issues and knows what to do should there be any concerns about a child in her care. In addition, she keeps an accurate record of children's attendance to help keep them safe. The childminder seeks views from other professionals, parents and children to contribute to her self-evaluation. She makes good use of their feedback to identify strengths and areas for improvement. The childminder actively extends her professional development. For example, following training, she improved her teaching to further develop children's literacy skills.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder observes children's learning and completes accurate assessments of their progress. She collects a good amount of information about children's care and learning needs from the outset to plan interesting activities. For example, she provides lots of role play resources to build on what children know and enjoy. Children had fun pretending to be a shopkeeper, scanning and sorting food items. The childminder helped children to count the money and give the correct change to develop their counting skills. Children benefit from completing puzzles and enjoy matching and sorting activities to support their early mathematical skills. Children's love for messy play is actively encouraged to keep them occupied and motivated. For example, the childminder provides a variety of painting activities using different resources, such as paint brushes and bubble wrap in the shape of a fish.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder is calm and interacts well with children. She models good manners, for example, consistently saying 'Please' and 'Thank you'. The childminder has high expectations of children's behaviour and manages this effectively. She talks to children about her house rules to help them behave well. The childminder teaches children about the importance of healthy lifestyles, including exercise. For example, each day she provides them with nutritious fruits, and takes them out for physical activities. The childminder is well informed about children's backgrounds and reflects these well. She uses pictures and posters in different languages to help children feel included, and to teach them to respect themselves and others.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children become confident and active learners. They enjoy their time with the childminder and benefit from visiting playgroups to develop their social and emotional skills. Children make good progress and learn the skills they need for their future learning, including their eventual move to school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY440088 Local authority Merton Inspection number 1054643 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 2 - 5 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 3

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 3 March 2015

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2011 and lives in the London Borough of Merton. She operates from 7.30am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except on bank holidays. She holds an early years qualification at level 2.

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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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