Childminder in Merton

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 15 February 2017 29 August 2014

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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 undertakes risk assessments of her home and outdoor areas to help her to maintain a safe environment. She teaches children safety awareness, such as fire drill evacuation and not to use the trampoline while it is unsafe.  The childminder provides children with a stimulating environment. They can access a variety of toys and resources, such as those to develop their imaginative play.  The childminder monitors children's learning effectively. For example, she observes children's play and asks questions to test what they know. This helps to highlight children's weaker areas of learning, and the childminder works well with parents to address these.  Children are supported to develop an awareness of differences in others. For example, the childminder plans activities to help children explore the customs of other families.  The childminder guides children to accomplish the skills they need, such as social

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This provision is good

awareness and independence that help build their confidence to manage change when the time comes to leave her setting.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder, on occasion, misses opportunities to challenge and extend children's mathematical skills even further.  The childminder does not yet make full use of links with other provisions that children attend to help to enhance continuity of approach in children's care and learning.

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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

 provide older children with more challenges in their mathematical development  develop stronger links with other settings that children attend to support even greater continuity and consistency in what children achieve and learn.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector spoke to the children and the childminder at appropriate times during the inspection.  The inspector observed the interactions between the children and the childminder during indoor and outdoor activities.  The inspector carried out a joint observation with the childminder and held discussions about children's learning and progress.  The inspector looked at children's assessments records.  The inspector checked evidence of the suitability checks and qualifications of the childminder, her self-evaluation, documentation and procedures.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The childminder manages her provision well. She reflects on her practice effectively and looks at ways to help her to improve, such as attending training. For example, recent training has made a positive impact on the childminder's approach to behaviour management. The childminder updates her knowledge of child protection and understands how to keep children safe. Safeguarding is effective. The childminder makes sure her home is safe and suitable for children and follows and implements clear systems to protect children's welfare. All documentation is in place, which she shares effectively with parents. This includes information on children's ongoing progress. Parents comment positively on children's good progress in their learning and the provision of activities, which they can continue when at home.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

Children learn effectively while involved in a variety of activities, such as singing, reading and craft play. The childminder listens to the children well and gives them a high level of interaction that helps to develop their fluency in speaking. The childminder carries out regular assessments of children's progress and this helps her to plan activities that they enjoy and challenge their thinking. For example, children learn how to create a pliable play resource, such as play dough, by mixing various ingredients together. They understand what makes mixtures sticky or dry and how to make changes to the texture.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children are settled and have a strong relationship with the childminder and each other. They are well behaved and respond positively to the childminder's guidance and praise. Children identify with the house rules, such as removing shoes and helping each other. The childminder encourages children to make healthy choices and follow good hygiene practices. She helps children to appreciate the benefits of sensible eating, such as having fruit and regular drinks. Children have many opportunities to take part in rigorous outdoor activities, such as football, riding on scooters and in cars. Children also visit the local park where they learn how to keep safe while challenging their bodies further, such as on climbing apparatus and running in wide open spaces.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress in their learning from their starting points. They are curious and keen to participate in activities that support their progress. Children learn to count and recognise colours. Children are talkative and are keen to join in with stories, eager to know what happens next. They are developing their early literacy skills well, such as recognising simple words and learning the sounds of letters of their names. These and other skills help prepare children for their move to school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY363691 Local authority Merton Inspection number 1070932 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 3 - 4 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 2

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 29 August 2014

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2007. She lives in Mitcham, in the London Borough of Merton. She offers flexible care from Monday to Friday, between 6am and 6pm, throughout the year. The childminder holds a relevant level 3 qualification.

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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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