Childminder in Sutton

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 19 January 2017 24 January 2013

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management Requires improvement Quality of teaching, learning and assessment Requires improvement Personal development, behaviour and welfare Requires improvement Outcomes for children Requires improvement

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This provision requires improvement. It is not yet good because:

 The childminder does not keep an accurate record of children's attendance, which is a breach of requirements. She does not have a written statement of the procedure to follow to protect children, which is a breach of the Childcare Register requirements.  The childminder does not inform parents how to contact Ofsted, as required.  The childminder does not fully support children to develop their mathematical skills and use numbers in play. Children do not make good progress in their learning.  The childminder does not involve parents fully enough in their children's learning to enable them to extend children's learning at home.  Children do not consistently have access to a range of writing materials to enable them to practise their early writing skills.

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It has the following strengths

 The childminder is sensitive and responsive to children. She helps them form secure attachments and supports their well-being and independence effectively.  The childminder consistently gives praise and encouragement to increase children's confidence in their own abilities. Children behave well and show that they feel safe.  The childminder helps children develop healthy lifestyles and respects parents' wishes for their children's dietary needs.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

To meet the requirements of the early years foundation stage and the Childcare Register the provider must:

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Due Date

 keep an accurate daily record of the hours of attendance of children being cared for on the premises 01/02/2017

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 keep and implement a written statement of procedures to be followed for the protection of children, intended to safeguard the children being cared for from abuse or neglect 01/02/2017

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 provide information to parents of how to contact Ofsted, including the address. 01/02/2017

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To further improve the quality of the early years provision the provider should:

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 improve the quality of teaching during activities, to help children further develop their mathematical skills to count for a purpose  involve parents more fully in their children's learning to provide support for their learning at home  organise the environment more effectively for children to practise their early writing skills.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed children's learning activities indoors and evaluated the effectiveness of a planned activity with the childminder.  The inspector observed children's snack time and hygiene routines.  The inspector read a reference from parents and took account of their views.  The inspector sampled a range of policies and procedures.  The inspector discussed with the childminder how she monitors children's progress.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management requires improvement

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has a suitable knowledge of how to protect children and the procedures to follow if she has any concerns about a child's welfare. However, she does not have a full understanding of the records she is required to keep. She does not provide information to parents of how to contact Ofsted in case they wish to complain. The childminder does not keep an accurate record of the actual hours children attend. The childminder has suitable relationships with parents, but does not support them enough to help children with their learning at home. She evaluates her practice and identifies some areas for development in order to improve. For example, she has identified that her practice would benefit from further training.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment requires improvement

The childminder knows how to observe and assess children's development and identifies children's next steps for future learning. She monitors children's progress, but plans for some areas of learning better than others. For example, she does not consistently help young children develop their early writing skills. She uses children's interests to plan activities that different age groups enjoy, such as building with blocks, but she misses opportunities to count with children, so they are not learning all the skills needed for school. The childminder helps children develop their communication and language skills. For example, she talks to them about what they are doing and reinforces the names of colours.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare require improvement

The childminder provides some suitable toys and activities but does not consistently organise the environment and resources well. For instance, children do not always have free access to writing materials. The childminder acts on information from parents about children's dietary needs for their health and well-being. She shows children how to be polite and teaches them social skills, such as saying 'thank you' at snack time. She follows clear hygiene practices and nappy changing procedures to keep children healthy and safe. The childminder provides opportunities for children to be active. For example, they walk to school, and visit local groups and parks to learn about the world around them.

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Outcomes for children require improvement

Children make adequate progress from their starting points. Their progress in their mathematical and literacy development is weaker than other areas of learning. Children develop their physical skills. For example, they join blocks to create their own simple structures and arrangements. They begin to grow in confidence, think for themselves and test out their ideas. Children consider the needs of others, for instance, sharing resources during pretend play. They follow instructions such as helping to tidy away the toys.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY448562 Local authority Sutton Inspection number 1062681 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 3 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 4

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 24 January 2013

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2012 and lives in the London Borough of Sutton. Her childminding service is open Monday to Thursday from 7.30am to 5.30pm.

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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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