Childminder in Sutton

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 15 September 2016 16 January 2013

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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

 Children make good progress in their learning in relation to their starting points. The childminder, together with his co-childminder, regularly observes what children can do and uses this information to make accurate assessments of their development. He shares this information with parents to involve them in their children's learning and to help them support their children's development at home.  The childminder has taken effective action to address the areas for improvement reported at the last inspection. For example, he has attended safeguarding training and has focused on improving the quality of his teaching.  The childminder takes the lead in providing a range of healthy snacks and nutritious home-made meals that children enjoy. These help children to make healthy choices.  The childminder is proactive in keeping his skills and knowledge up to date and takes part in continued professional development. For example, he has completed training to

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This provision is good

gain new ideas for working with children who have special educational needs or disability.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Children's early reading skills are not fully supported as part of their literacy development.  The childminder does not make the most of opportunities to support children's independence in managing those tasks they can complete for themselves.

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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 opportunities to help children to develop their early reading skills  provide even greater opportunities for older children to develop their independence and self-help skills.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector spoke to the childminder and the children at appropriate times during the inspection.  The inspector observed the childminder's and co-childminder's interactions with the children.  The inspector sampled a range of documentation, including policies and procedures and children's records.  The inspector conducted a tour of the premises used for childminding purposes.  The inspector viewed, and took into account, written feedback from parents.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder knows the correct procedures to follow if he is concerned about a child's welfare. Together with his co-childminder, he implements a wide range of policies to keep children safe and run the provision well. He uses risk assessments and takes appropriate steps to minimise hazards to children's safety. The childminder and his co-childminder use effective processes of self-evaluation to reflect on their service, including seeking the views of parents. Parents have high praise for the quality of care and learning that is provided.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

Children have good opportunities to be active and enjoy spending time outdoors daily to develop their physical skills. For example, they take regular trips into the community, including visits to playgroups and local parks. The childminder plans a range of experiences to help children learn about the differences and similarities between themselves and others. Children develop an understanding of how crops grow. For example, they tend to tomatoes by using spray bottles to water them. The childminder encourages counting during everyday activities, such as when children are taking tools from the tool bench. This helps to support their early mathematical skills. The childminder understands his role to work closely with other settings that children attend to help support their learning and development consistently.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children feel welcome and relaxed in the childminder's comfortable home. They settle quickly and build exceptional bonds with the childminder, co-childminder and other children. The childminder provides children with comfort and cuddles, particularly when they become tired or in need of support. Children receive regular praise and encouragement, which helps to build their confidence and self-esteem. The childminder is an excellent role model. He gently reminds children to share and take turns and this supports them to play collaboratively. The childminder uses a range of resources and opportunities for children to learn about the world around them. This helps them to value and respect each other's differences.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are happy, settled and enjoy learning and exploring. They make good progress in all areas of learning. For example, they make their own choices, follow instructions and form meaningful friendships with peers. All children show good levels of confidence and self-esteem. All children learn good skills in readiness for their future learning.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY448607 Local authority Sutton Inspection number 1068091 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 8 Total number of places 12 Number of children on roll 3

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 16 January 2013

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2012 and lives in Sutton, in Surrey. The childminder works with his wife, who is also a registered childminder. He offers care from 8am to 6pm, Monday to Friday.

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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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