Childminder in Merton

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 29 September 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 knows children well and establishes a trusting and secure relationship with them. This helps children to settle quickly. Children have a positive level of well- being and a good sense of belonging.  Young children develop good communication skills. The childminder supports this well. For example, she uses good eye-contact and facial expressions as she talks to them.  The childminder regularly evaluates and reviews her setting. She has clear plans to make beneficial changes to her practice. This has a positive outcome on children's learning and the good progress they make.  Children develop skills that help prepare them for their future learning. For example, they show a keen interest in reading materials.  Children gain an understanding of the world around them. For example, they travel on the train and visit farms and parks.  The childminder knows children's care routines well and supports them to remain

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This provision is good

healthy. For example, she knows when they need to rest.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder is not making the best possible use of young children's home languages to support their language development.  The childminder does not always extend opportunities for children to explore and investigate a wider range of materials and textures.

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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

 improve opportunities for children to hear and use their home language in their play and learning  extend the variety of materials and textures for children to explore and investigate.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector viewed the areas of the childminder's home that children use.  The inspector observed the childminder interacting with the children.  The inspector sampled written documentation, including children's progress reports, policies and procedures.  The inspector spoke to children and the childminder at convenient times and gathered the views of parents.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The childminder is keen to develop her skills and knowledge even further. For example, she carries out her own reading and research, and shares good practice ideas with other childminders. The childminder successfully keeps parents fully included and informed about their children's learning. For example, she shares photographs of their achievements and encourages a shared approach to their development. This supports children to make good progress through a positive level of consistency in their care. The childminder gets to know children's individual needs and abilities well when they start. She has a good understanding of how to help protect children from harm and keep them safe. She knows who to contact if she has concerns. Safeguarding is effective.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder plans activities and experiences that she knows will engage young children in learning. She completes regular assessments of their development. This helps her to promptly identify any gaps and provide support to close them. Children have good opportunities to explore sounds and music. For example, they enjoy using the musical shaker and banging blocks to make their own sounds. The childminder extends children's learning well. For example, as children watch her singing, she includes different movements to encourage them to mirror simple actions, such as clapping.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder has a good understanding of how to model good behaviour and provide positive examples to help young children learn. For example, they become aware of suitable eating habits and social skills as they sit at the table with others during meal times. The childminder provides nutritious homemade meals and ensures these meet children's individual dietary needs. She helps young children gain an early awareness of people's similarities and differences well. For example, they celebrate festivals and try foods from around the world, such as Mexican bean dishes. Children have good opportunities to develop their physical skills. For example, babies have equipment to pull themselves up to standing.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress in their development. They develop positive skills to support their future learning. They develop a positive level of resilience and are confident to challenge themselves. For example, they try to complete tasks, such as repeating actions to reach resources and operate equipment. Children enjoy the company of others and develop positive early attachments.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY481416 Local authority Merton Inspection number 991934 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 0 - 1 Total number of places 3 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 lives in the London Borough of Merton. The childminder cares for children on Monday to Friday from 8am to 6pm during term time only. The childminder receives funding to provide free early education for children aged two, 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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