Childminder EY270845

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 8 May 2017 11 May 2015

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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 has a secure knowledge and understanding about how children learn and develop. Teaching is effective. She plays alongside children, helping them to be excited to learn.  The childminder monitors children's development effectively to plan for their next steps in learning. Children show high levels of interest in their learning and make good progress in relation to their starting points.  Children have good opportunities to develop their social skills to support them when they move on to nursery and school. For example, they attend local groups where they learn to develop relationships with other children.  The childminder shares her policies and procedures with parents to develop their knowledge of each other's roles and responsibilities and to provide consistency in supporting children's well-being.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Sometimes, the childminder misses opportunities to build on children's large-muscle development.  At times, the childminder does not make the most of professional development opportunities to help raise the quality of her teaching to a higher level.

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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

 build on opportunities for children to develop their physical skills further to fully extend their large-muscle development  make the most of professional development opportunities to help raise the quality of teaching to the highest possible level.

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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.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder is knowledgeable about child protection issues. She is clear on the reporting procedure to follow if she has a concern about a child's welfare. The childminder effectively assesses risks in her home and for any outings that she takes with the children to ensure their safety. Parents are very complimentary about the childminder's practice. They are well informed about their children's day and appreciate the warm and nurturing environment. The childminder reviews her practice to make improvements. She successfully acted on the recommendation from the last inspection. For example, she increased opportunities for children who speak English as an additional language to develop their language skills and share it within the setting.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder provides a variety of resources for children to choose for themselves. She continually interacts and talks to them about what they are doing and introduces new words into their play. The childminder provides regular opportunities to involve parents in their children's learning. For example, they have daily discussions and have weekly access to routine and assessments records. These help parents to be informed and to continue children's learning at home. They are encouraged to share information about their children's learning and interests from home to promote continuity across the settings. The childminder promotes children's early mathematical skills. For instance, she encourages counting during their play activities. They access shape sorters and puzzles to gain an understanding of shape, space and size.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder promotes children's confidence well. She helps them to recognise their own achievements and good behaviour. For example, she praises children's acts of kindness and encourages them to respect each other. The childminder effectively promotes children's understanding of a healthy lifestyle. For instance, as she prepares lunch, children have opportunities to smell and feel the vegetables with discussions about nutritious foods and the positive effect they have on their body.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children build on their listening and attention skills well. For example, younger children are beginning to do actions to nursery rhymes. They successfully develop their imaginations during their play, such as when they push shopping trolleys around the room on imaginary trips to the shops. Children are motivated to learn and show curiosity as they play. For instance, they press buttons on electronic toys to hear sounds, demonstrating their growing skills with technology. Children acquire the skills needed for their future learning and eventual move to school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY270845 Local authority Merton Inspection number 1091799 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 1

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2003 and lives in Raynes Park, located in the London Borough of Merton. She operates for most of the year from 8am to 6pm, Monday to Friday.

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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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