Home Childcarer in Merton

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 8 February 2017 19 September 2012

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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

 Children make good progress in relation to their starting points. The childminder has a good understanding of children's development, which she uses well to plan appropriate challenges in play. The childminder quickly identify gaps in children's learning.  The childminder offers a welcoming and inviting environment. Children settle well and form good relationships with her.  Children behave well. The childminder is a good role model for children. She teaches and encourages children to be polite, listen, share and take turns. Children are given clear guidance about her expectations for behaviour.  The childminder's self-evaluation is effective. She continually reviews her service and seeks the views of parents to help implement targeted plans to improve the quality of the provision for children.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not consistently offer children a wide range of opportunities to learn what makes them unique to develop their sense of belonging and self-esteem.  The childminder does not use every opportunity to help children to be more independent within the setting.

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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

 make the most of opportunities to help children understand the differences and similarities between themselves and others, to develop their awareness of diversity further  build on opportunities to encourage older children to develop their self-help skills further.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector spoke to the childminder and the children at appropriate times during the inspection.  The inspector observed the childminder's interactions with the children.  The inspector sampled a range of documentation, including policies and procedures, and children's records.  The inspector conducted a tour of the areas that the childminder uses for childminding purposes.  The inspector viewed and took into account written feedback from parents and others.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder ensures her home is safe. She has a secure knowledge of safeguarding and child protection procedures. The childminder is clear who to contact should she have any concerns about the welfare of a child in her care. She has a positive attitude to training to help improve the quality of her teaching. For example, she has completed training on outdoor play which has supported her to develop her outdoor area. The childminder effectively involves parents in their children's learning. For example, from the start, she gains a wealth of information about their children's starting points and needs. Thereafter, parents are encouraged to share their knowledge of their children's learning from home. This helps to support consistency in children's learning between home and the childminder's setting.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder makes effective use of her written observations of children's play to help identify challenging next steps for their future development. She is proactive in listening to and talking with children, and uses these discussions to help extend their vocabulary, encouraging their good use of language. For example, she talks to children in both English and their home language. The childminder asks questions to encourage children to express their feelings and ideas. Children have good opportunities to learn about the world and explore the local community. For example, they visit local farms, parks, playgroups and aquariums. The childminder stays close to children while they play. She skilfully incorporates counting and linking letters to sounds, which helps to extend children's learning and supports their school readiness.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children arrive happy and are delighted to see their friends. Children learn about the importance of leading a healthy lifestyle. For example, children have daily use of the garden and have grown fruits and vegetables. The childminder makes good use of mealtimes to talk to children and help them to learn about the benefits of healthy eating. She minimises risks to children's safety and helps children to understand how to keep themselves safe. For example, they take part in regular fire drills to develop their understanding of how to evacuate the home safely.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress in their development. They acquire the required knowledge and attitudes to help prepare them for their future learning and school. Children enjoy looking at books and listening to stories. They regularly visit the local library and choose books to take home to share with their family. This helps to support their literacy skills and love of books.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY436669 Local authority Merton Inspection number 1059066 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 2 - 6 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 4

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 19 September 2012

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2011. She lives in Mitcham, located in the London Borough of Merton. The childminder operates Monday to Friday, all year round.

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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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