Childminder in Merton

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 18 September 2017 17 March 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 gathers detailed information about children's learning. She shares this information with parents so that they can support their child's learning at home.  The childminder develops caring relationships with the children. They settle quickly in her care and enjoy playing with her. For example, young children enjoy spontaneous cuddles throughout the day while they play.  The childminder follows the interests of the children and provides activities that she knows will engage them. For example, after noticing a child's interest in shapes, she provides play dough with shape cutters. Young children demonstrate fascination as they roll out the play dough, cut it into shapes and carefully arrange the small pieces on a plate.  Children make good progress in the childminder's care, particularly in mathematics. The childminder provides resources to teach children the names of shapes and encourages

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This provision is good

children with regular praise.  The childminder makes good links with local playgroups and other childminders. They share good practice ideas, including information about teaching.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Occasionally, the childminder does not consider how children of different ages and skills can be fully involved when taking part in activities together.  Sometimes young children become distracted because the childminder has not fully considered how to support toddlers when they find it difficult to share their resources.

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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

 support the involvement of children of different ages and abilities when they take part in planned activities together  give young children more effective support to help them learn to share resources.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector looked at the parts of the premises used for childminding.  The inspector carried out a joint observation with the childminder. He observed her interactions with the children while they played.  The inspector reviewed a sample of written policies and other documents.  The inspector read comments from parents to obtain their views.  The inspector spoke to children throughout the inspection.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The childminder regularly attends training to update her skills and knowledge. She has a good understanding of child protection procedures and what to do if she is worried that a child may be at risk of harm. This helps her to support children's safety and well-being. Safeguarding is effective. The childminder reflects on what she would like to change to improve her provision. For example, she has identified that her next step is to further develop how she plans her activities to suit children of different ages. She completes comprehensive risk assessments to help ensure that her home is safe and secure and to minimise any potential hazards to children. Parents' comments are very positive about the care and learning that the childminder provides. For example, parents reflect on the very good progress their children are making in communication and language.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder supports children's learning and development well overall. She shares information with parents before children start and observes children's interests and skills. This helps her to provide a stimulating learning environment. Children receive very good support to develop their language and communication skills. For example, she uses mathematical language well to compare different shapes and sizes as children explore the play dough. Toddlers enjoy listening to stories and the childminder encourages them to read the book to their favourite soft toy. She shows interest in what children have to say, encouraging them to use their emerging language confidently. Young children use actions and gestures to choose their favourite action rhyme to sing with the childminder.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Young children demonstrate pride in their achievements. For example, when the childminder praises them for correctly identifying written numbers, they smile at her and take hold of her hand. Young children generally follow her high expectations of behaviour and demonstrate self-control, although, at times, toddlers find it challenging to share resources. The childminder gives children daily opportunities to be physically active. She regularly takes children to local playgroups and parks, and supports them to increase their circle of friends. She encourages healthy eating. Children help themselves to drinking water throughout the day and are encouraged to choose which fruit they would like to eat for their snack.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children make good progress and are well prepared for the next stages in their learning. Progress in mathematics is particularly strong. Young children who do not speak English at home make rapid progress in both their language and literacy skills. For example, young children count in English and their home language, they recognise initial sounds in familiar words and talk confidently about members of their families.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY266170 Local authority Merton Inspection number 1068659 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 2 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 2

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 17 March 2014

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2003 and holds a relevant qualification in childcare. The childminder cares for children all year round, on Monday to Friday from 8am until 6pm.

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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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