Childminder in Sutton

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 9 December 2016 15 October 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

 The childminder monitors children's progress and identifies any gaps in their learning well. She puts plans in place to help all children make good progress.  The childminder updates her knowledge in a variety of ways. She keeps up to date with any new legislation or changing practice. For example, she is more aware of how to identify safeguarding issues after attending training.  Children recognise shapes as they begin to explore their environment and make sense of the world. Children learn skills that help them be ready for school. For example, children practise writing their names.  The childminder supports the children's emotional well-being effectively. For example, she cuddles them and gives them praise to build on their self-esteem and confidence.  Children learn about healthy eating options and how food influences the body. The childminder uses superheroes to motivate children to choose foods that will help make

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This provision is good

them big and strong.  The children are keen to learn in the safe and welcoming environment.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder shares information with parents but does not routinely give them details on how they can extend their children's learning at home.  The childminder does not always seek the parents' and children's views to help her identify where she can develop and improve her service even further.

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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

 enhance opportunities for parents to continue their children's learning at home  increase opportunities to involve parents and children more fully in the development of the setting by contributing their views.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed interactions between the childminder and the children.  The inspector conducted a joint observation with the childminder.  The inspector sampled documentation including planning, children's development records, and policies and procedures.  The inspector took the written views of parents into account.  The childminder gave the inspector a tour of the premises.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has a good understanding of how to keep children safe and is able to identify safeguarding and welfare concerns about children in her care. She knows the children very well and uses this to improve their outcomes. For example, she plans activities following children's interests. Children become interested and motivated learners. The childminder works well with other professionals and teachers of other settings children attend to support their progress. For example, she shares assessments and next steps which help to provide consistency in children's care, learning and development.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder provides a variety of toys, equipment and resources for children to choose for themselves. The childminder supports children's communication and language development effectively. For example, she extends their vocabulary by adding words such as 'untangle' and 'athletes' during small-world play. She effectively supports children to develop the skills needed in preparation for their move to school. For example, she begins to link letters and sounds when sounding out words. The childminder effectively supports the children's development of mathematical skills. For example, children identify shapes and begin to count. Children are beginning to engage in technology, use electronic toys with buttons and are learning how some resources have a purpose.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder takes time to understand each child's likes and dislikes and works with the children and parents from the beginning which helps them settle quickly. She teaches children about diversity and disabilities. She gives simple explanations about what makes them similar and different from each other so all children learn how to respect and value one another. She is a good role model and children's behaviour is good. She effectively supports children's understanding of how to care for themselves. For example, children can wash their hands before snacks. The childminder teaches children to manage risks and their own personal safety. They learn how to keep safe when playing and learn how to minimise risk. For example, children know not to play when sitting at the table.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children have a close attachment with the childminder and are happy and confident. They learn to share, take turns and develop a variety of skills. For example, they develop good social skills and benefit from many different activities and outings. They enjoy visits to a singing group, soft play, the park and other exciting outings in the community to extend their learning. Children's physical skills develop well, for example, when they play outside on large equipment. They learn rhymes and songs and can dance to music.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY453483 Local authority Sutton Inspection number 1063040 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 5 Total number of places 4 Number of children on roll 6

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 15 October 2013

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2013. She lives in Wallington, in the London Borough of Sutton. She operates her service from 7.30am to 5pm on Mondays to Fridays. She has a recognised childcare qualification at level 3.

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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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