Childminder in Merton

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 6 September 2017 Not applicable

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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 uses her good knowledge and understanding of child development to help meet children's learning needs effectively. All children make good progress in their development from their starting points.  The childminder works closely with her co-childminder to effectively observe and assesses children's progress and achievements. She closely monitors children's development to ensure there are no gaps in learning.  Children behave well. They are learning to be kind and caring towards each other. The childminder helps children to develop an understanding of sharing and taking turns.  The childminder reflects well on her practice and reviews her provision effectively, taking the views of parents and her colleagues into account. She effectively identifies her strengths and areas for development to help improve outcomes for children.  The childminder supports the health, safety and security of the children effectively.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder misses opportunities to teach children about the wider world, to support their curiosity and understanding further.  The childminder does not extend partnerships with parents as fully as possible to encourage them to contribute to their children's assessments and further encourage continuity in 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 broader opportunities for children to develop their curiosity and understanding of the world  improve partnership working with parents, to provide a more consistent approach to children's learning and development.

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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 and co-childminder's interactions with the children and assessed the impact on children's learning.  The inspector sampled a range of documentation, including policies and procedures, and children's records.  The inspector conducted a tour of the premises used 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 attends training to improve her skills and keep her knowledge of safeguarding up to date. She understands child protection procedures and knows what to do if she is concerned for children's safety or welfare. The childminder works closely with her co-childminder and supports her assistant well. She has daily discussions with her assistant to discuss positive practice. This supports her to maintain the quality of teaching and provides consistency in children's care and learning. The childminder has a positive attitude to her continuous professional development. For example, she completes online training and her own research to extend her knowledge of play. The childminder works well in partnership with parents and keeps them well informed regarding their children's progress and well-being.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder and her assistant know the children well. They plan enjoyable activities based on children's interests and capabilities. They are enthusiastic and effectively motivate children to learn new things. Children are creative and play imaginatively with a variety of materials. The childminder provides opportunities for children to use tools for a purpose. For example, children use rollers and cutters to manipulate dough. They experiment with cause and effect as they push different-shaped cutters into the dough, noticing the patterns and marks they make.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder creates a welcoming and friendly environment, where children feel safe and secure. She makes sure the environment is safe and uses effective risk assessment processes to help identify and prevent dangers to children. The childminder effectively supports children to develop an understanding of healthy lifestyles and provides a range of healthy meals and snacks. Children have opportunities to be active and explore. For example, they enjoy exploring sand and water in the garden.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are making good progress in their learning and development, in readiness for the next stage in their development. They engage wholeheartedly in activities with imagination and energy. They enjoy making marks in a range of ways, which helps to develop their emerging writing skills. Older children eagerly explore numbers, name colours and identify different shapes. Younger children develop good coordination as they complete a variety of puzzles. Children's imagination is developing well. For example, they enjoy playing with dolls and in the outdoor play kitchen. Children act out a range of roles they see at home, including washing dishes and making soup.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY490844 Local authority Merton Inspection number 1033051 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 6 Total number of places 12 Number of children on roll 10

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Telephone number

The childminder registered 2015 and provides care with a registered co-childminder at the co-childminder's home in Raynes Park, and works with a registered assistant. She provides care each weekday between 8am and 6pm, all year round. She holds a relevant qualification at level 7.

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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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