Childminder EY450006

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 24 November 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 has a good self-evaluation process. She reflects on her practice accurately and asks for children's and parents' feedback to help her to identify where to make improvements.  The childminder stimulates good communication and language development. For example, she questions children skilfully to extend their learning and responds well to them, listening to their thoughts and ideas to encourage their thinking.  The childminder is calm and gentle in her approach, and consistently acts as a good role model for children's conduct. For example, she models polite language and reminds children about her high expectations for their behaviour. Children share and talk politely to each other.  Children use their imaginations well. They play creatively, for instance, pretending to wrap presents using a blanket and toys.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 On occasion, the childminder does not organise the activities she leads to fully sustain children's interest.  The childminder does not always make the best use of opportunities to build children's personal independence.

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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

 find ways through professional development to engage children consistently in highly stimulating experiences  seize opportunities to further extend children's personal independence so they are extremely well prepared for the next stage and for school.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed all areas in the premises used by children.  The inspector talked to children.  The inspector observed the childminder and children playing together.  The inspector and childminder participated in a joint observation, and held discussions about children's progress and learning.  The inspector reviewed a sample of documentation.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has a good understanding of child protection and the reporting procedures. For example, she undertakes regular safeguarding training and keeps her knowledge up to date. The childminder uses her knowledge and assessment to check that children make at least good progress. For example, she recently attended training on behaviour management and manages children's behaviour in a positive way. She helps children to learn how to treat each other with respect. The childminder has good relationships with parents and with other settings that children attend. She works closely with them to support children's progress effectively.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder gives children good encouragement to learn through activities that interest them. For example, she hides coloured bricks inside and outdoors that children eagerly search for and find. The childminder helps children develop their physical coordination effectively such as bending, stretching and climbing. The childminder extends their communication and language skills well including their knowledge of mathematical words such as 'over', 'under' and 'top'. She helps children to develop a good understanding of the world. For example, she recalled a squirrel feeding on birdseeds and children then remembered watching a storm together.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder supports children's personal and physical well-being effectively. For example, she praises children when appropriate and helps build their self-esteem effectively. The childminder helps children to develop a good understanding of healthy lifestyles such as why they should eat healthily. She teaches children effectively to learn how to keep themselves safe in her home.

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Outcomes for children are good

Overall, children are confident, independent and gain key skills for the next stage in their learning. Children have good early mathematical skills and often use mathematical language accurately during conversations. They learn to sort and match numbers. Children learn how to solve problems such as through building games. They concentrate well and whisper, 'Don't break it,' as they carefully remove the bricks from a tower, showing that they respect each other's contributions.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY450006 Local authority Merton Inspection number 903104 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 3 - 6 Total number of places 3 Number of children on roll 3

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2012. She lives in New Malden, Surrey, in the Borough of Merton. The childminder holds a relevant degree. She operates her service from 7.30am to 5.30pm on Monday to Friday during school terms.

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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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