Childminder EY463353

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 22 February 2017 28 January 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 provides a happy environment for children. She effectively encourages children's good learning and progress through the way she interacts with them.  Children play in safety in the childminder's home. She carries out thorough risk assessments to identify and reduce potential hazards. She helps children to develop their awareness of how to keep safe, for example, by teaching them to pick up toys to prevent a tripping hazard.  The childminder has a consistent approach to managing children's behaviour. She has high expectations and children behave well.  The childminder reflects on and evaluates her practice well. She identifies key strengths and areas for further development that benefit children's outcomes.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder provides limited opportunities for children to engage in activities and experiences to learn about different people in society.  The childminder does not make full use of opportunities to gather information from parents about children's achievements at home, to promote further continuity in their 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

 increase opportunities for children to learn about similarities and differences between themselves and other people in the community and wider world  build on partnerships with parents to encourage them to share information about children's learning at home and use this more effectively to strengthen planning.

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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 premises that the childminder uses for childminding purposes.  The inspector and childminder jointly observed children at play, and discussed their learning.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder understands her duty to safeguard children and knows to report any concerns to the correct professionals. The childminder evaluates and improves the quality of her practice well. For example, she attends mandatory training and updates her knowledge through visiting various childcare websites. This supports the childminder to develop children's learning experiences and ensure they remain safe in her care. The childminder observes and assesses the children's progress well. She uses her assessments effectively to identify gaps in development and to ensure the children make positive progress. She plans a wide range of fun and exciting play opportunities, taking children's abilities, choices and interests into consideration.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder helps children understand simple mathematical concepts. For example, she encourages children to solve problems, such as sorting and matching different coloured shapes. Children enjoy looking at books and listening to stories. The childminder supports their early reading skills well, including through regular visits to the library to choose and borrow books. Children enjoy visiting local farms with the childminder. They learn about the natural world, such as by observing animals in their natural habitat. The childminder is proactive in asking children questions, for example, to help them extend their vocabulary.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder is calm, friendly and caring. Children form secure emotional bonds with her and settle easily. She is a good role model and helps children learn to share, take turns and listen to each other. Children are kind to each other and learn to be polite. For example, children say 'please' and 'thank you' without prompting from the childminder. She provides children with lots of praise and encouragement to promote their self-esteem. The childminder supports healthy lifestyles well. For instance, she talks to the children about the importance of hand washing and promotes healthy food choices. Children visit the local park daily, weather permitting, to obtain fresh air and take part in exercise, such as ball games and races. They build on their physical skills as they use large play equipment in the park.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress in relation to their starting points. They are effectively prepared for their future learning, including their move to school. Children behave well and develop good listening skills. They have great fun and show delight as they play and learn. For example, they clap, jump up and down and follow instructions as the childminder sings their favourite nursery rhymes and action songs.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY463353 Local authority Merton Inspection number 1069344 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 8 Total number of places 5 Number of children on roll 6

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 28 January 2014

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2013. She lives in Mitcham, located in the London Borough of Merton. The childminder provides care for children from Monday to Friday for most of the year. The childminder holds a relevant childcare qualification at level 2.

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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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