Childminder in Merton

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 12 October 2016 Not applicable

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This inspection: Outstanding 1

Effectiveness of the leadership and management Outstanding 1

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This inspection: Outstanding 1

Quality of teaching, learning and assessment Outstanding 1

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This inspection: Outstanding 1

Personal development, behaviour and welfare Outstanding 1

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This provision is outstanding

 The childminder uses her superb communication and language skills to constantly engage young children. For example, her highly stimulating and enthusiastic language effectively encourages children's exploration of early sounds and words to express their enjoyment. From a very young age, children become highly confident and active learners.  The childminder has an excellent understanding of the learning and development requirements. She plans an extremely wide range of interesting activities based on children's interests which motivates children to play and learn.  Children are impeccably behaved. The childminder is an excellent role model for children. For example, she actively supports the use of good manners, sharing and being kind.  The childminder has an exceptionally positive attitude towards her work and is incredibly passionate about providing outstanding quality childcare. She is constantly

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This provision is outstanding

looking for ways to improve her practice. For example, she attends regular training and meetings to keep up to date, and to provide new experiences for the children.  The childminder's thorough assessments ensure she monitors progress and knows precisely which aspects of children's learning to focus on next. She expertly adapts her teaching and use of resources so every child achieves outstanding levels of progress.

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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

 continue to develop the range of inspirational outdoor play experiences to enhance children's learning and development, particularly for those children who enjoy learning outdoors.

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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 and outdoor 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 outstanding

The childminder has the highest expectations of herself and the children. She accurately reflects on all aspects of her provision using the views of children and their parents. For example, she introduced music sessions into the children's routine to enhance their language and creativity. The childminder works in excellent partnership with parents, has a well-established two-way flow of communication and fully involves them in their children's learning. She develops a comprehensive understanding of each child's interests and abilities, and is highly effective in planning for their individual care and learning. Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has an in-depth knowledge of safeguarding children issues and has incorporated all new guidance into her policy and practice.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is outstanding

The childminder is a highly skilful communicator and listens perceptively to children. She helps young children gain new vocabulary and responds very effectively to their cues. Young children delight in developing their hand-muscle skills as they explore different sensory resources. For example, they use conkers and acorns to make shapes and holes in scented dough. The childminder puts great thought and effort into providing experiences that capture children's imagination and reflect their individual interests. For example, she added small-world figures and natural resources to the train set, and used it for creative activities for a child with a specific interest in trains.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are outstanding

Children have exceptionally warm and close relationships with the childminder. She provides extensive settling-in procedures and new children settle quickly, and are happy and comfortable in her care. The childminder supports children's well-being exceptionally well and they thrive in the caring and nurturing home-from-home experience. The childminder encourages healthy lifestyles and very successfully engages children in learning about food. For example, she involves children in exploring vegetable boxes each week, introducing new produce for them to try. Children have regular opportunities for a wide range of physical play activities. The childminder is currently enhancing the already interesting range of outdoor experiences.

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Outcomes for children are outstanding

Children develop strong communication skills. For example, young children express their needs confidently using signing techniques. Children are highly confident and engage exceptionally well in all activities. For example, young children sit for long periods reading books with the childminder, and playing imaginatively with the dolls. They explore resources, and laugh and giggle with her as she sings and makes noises. All children are exceptionally well prepared for their next stage of learning.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY474323 Local authority Merton Inspection number 980225 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 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 Wimbledon in the London Borough of Merton. The childminder offers care on Tuesday to Friday from 7.30am to 5.30pm, all year round except for summer 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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