Childminder EY412891

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 15 February 2017 18 June 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 is receptive and shows a willingness to improve his practice to achieve good outcomes for children. For example, he has worked successfully with his co- childminder to address the recommendations made at the last inspection.  The childminder observes children accurately during play. He makes good use of the information gained to make meaningful observations and assessments, of what children know and can do. All children make good progress from their starting points.  Children develop their communication and language skills effectively. For example, the childminder shares books with children and encourages children to listen to each other.  The childminder makes effective use of the outdoors to provide children with a wide range of interesting activities, supporting, for example, their healthy lifestyles.  The childminder interacts positively with children. For example, he goes down to their

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This provision is good

level and shows a genuine interest in their play. Children enjoy spending time with him.  The childminder follows good procedures to help keep children safe. For example, he supervises children effectively and teaches them to look after themselves.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 At times, the childminder is too quick to respond to children's questions and misses opportunities to give children enough time to express their views.  The childminder does not consistently support children to complete achievable tasks for themselves, to fully extend their independence 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

 make full use of opportunities for children to express their thoughts and ideas  help children to develop further their independence skills.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed activities and spoke with the childminder and his co- childminder, and interacted with children at appropriate times.  The inspector read the childminder's self-evaluation document and examined how he evaluates the quality of the provision and targets areas for improvement.  The inspector looked at children's assessment records and discussed children's play, learning and progress with the childminder.  The inspector read written feedback from parents to obtain their views about the service.  The inspector looked at planning documentation and policies, including safeguarding procedures and suitability checks.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The childminder is dedicated and has a professional approach to his role. He works actively with other professionals and attends regular training, to improve his skills. For example, following training, he increased his knowledge of how to interact with children more effectively to extend their learning. Arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder checks the premises regularly to create a safe environment for children. He knows the child protection procedures to follow should he have any concerns about a child in his care. The childminder works well with his co-childminder to evaluate what works well and areas for improvement, to maintain good standards at the setting.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder plans enjoyable and age-appropriate activities to keep children highly motivated. For example, following an outing, children made a collage using natural resources, enhancing their creativity and understanding of the world. Children develop their early literacy skills effectively. They show excitement while playing with toy letters, and sound them out during play. The childminder ignites children's curiosity and imagination. For example, he joins in with children's play and they explore small-world dinosaurs. Children are delighted to share meaningful conversations about dinosaurs and their favourite toys. The childminder develops children's mathematical skills successfully, for example, using numbers spontaneously during play.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children are confident and self-assured. They initiate conversations and are keen to demonstrate what they know and can do. Children behave well. For example, older children share their toys and show care and respect for the younger ones. The childminder and his co-childminder work successfully with parents to support children's all-round learning. For example, they plan effective settling-in sessions and collect a wealth of information when new children start. Parents report that they are happy with the effective communication between home and the childminders. Children are very settled and emotionally secure. They develop strong relationships with the childminders, and make good friendships, supporting, for example, their social and emotional skills.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children make good progress. They are willing to persevere as they practise their physical skills, for example, while using large equipment in the garden. Children learn to take responsibility for their environment. For example, they help with tidying away the toys and happily water the plants, 'To help them grow.' Children become active and confident learners, developing positive attitudes towards learning. Children gain strong skills to prepare them for the next stage, including their move to school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY412891 Local authority Merton Inspection number 1069011 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 2

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 18 June 2014

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2010 and lives in South Wimbledon, in the London Borough of Merton. He offers his service from Monday to Friday, 8am to 6pm, excluding bank holidays. The childminder works alongside another registered childminder.

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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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