Childminder EY460773

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 22 September 2017 15 February 2017

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This inspection: Outstanding 1

Previous inspection: Requires Improvement

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This inspection: Outstanding 1

Effectiveness of the leadership and management Outstanding 1

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This inspection: Outstanding 1

Quality of teaching, learning and assessment Outstanding 1

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This inspection: Outstanding 1

Personal development, behaviour and welfare Outstanding 1

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This provision is outstanding

 The childminder's determination to provide the best possible care for children shines through in everything she does. The quality of care is exemplary and her teaching is outstanding. Children make rapid progress in their learning and development.  Children are regarded as special members of the family. The homely, nurturing environment provides an exceptional place for babies and children to develop into confident, enthusiastic learners.  The childminder has completed extensive further study and recently attained a Master's degree in Early Years. She makes sure her knowledge is up to date and she is aware of the most recent research and best practice issues to continually develop her skills.  The dedication paid towards children's safety and well-being is outstanding. The childminder is exceptionally vigilant and totally aware of her responsibilities in keeping children safe.  Children's learning is tailored precisely to their individual needs. An extensive 'getting

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This provision is outstanding

ready for school' programme prepares children extremely well. They are equipped with an extensive range of skills to support their ongoing learning.  The childminder's highly creative approach towards teaching children is captivating. Children listen to stories, wide-eyed with wonder and anticipation about what will happen next. They show levels of concentration way beyond what is typical for their age.  Parents are overwhelmingly positive about the level of care provided for their children. They receive comprehensive information about the progress their children make and have extensive opportunities to support their children's learning at home.

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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

 use every available method to continue to accurately reflect on practice and maintain the outstanding levels of provision.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching and support for children's learning, inside and outside.  The inspector talked to the childminder, her co-minder and the children at convenient times throughout the inspection.  The inspector carried out a joint observation with the childminder and evaluated the quality of teaching and learning.  The inspector looked at written feedback provided by parents for the inspection and took account of parents' views.  The inspector looked at some available documentation, such as the attendance register, accident records and children's progress records.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is outstanding

The childminder is an inspirational early years practitioner. She uses meticulous and precise monitoring methods to make sure she swiftly identifies any minor improvements which can be made. She recognises this is a priority she must continue to maintain excellent practice. Positive changes have been made since the last inspection and all legal requirements are now met, especially around hygiene issues. Safeguarding is effective. The childminder's total devotion towards keeping children safe and promoting their health and welfare is exceptional. She is able to quickly recognise any issues which may suggest a child is at risk and has undertaken extensive training updates on current guidance, such as the 'Prevent' duty. Comprehensive, detailed risk assessments are carried out on all aspects of practice, such as outings and activities, to make sure children are continually kept safe.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is outstanding

The childminder clearly understands each child's preferred ways of learning. She uses exemplary methods to help children, especially boys, become totally absorbed in activities and to enjoy finding out new things. For example, in the garden, she provides extensive resources for children to practise their writing skills. Boys like to make marks on the whiteboard and enjoy making complex patterns using a range of resources. One two-year- old boy concentrated for a significant amount of time as he drew his own pictures. The childminder recognised how engrossed he was in his learning and allowed him sufficient time to fully consolidate his new skills and interests. Partnerships with parents are exceptional and parents are fully engaged in every stage of the assessment process.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are outstanding

Children develop exceptional relationships with the childminder and her co-minder. Parents commend the way in which the childminder skilfully balances a homely environment with the structure and routine of a first-class nursery. Children are valued as unique individuals and their personal qualities are nurtured and treasured. Even the quietest and youngest children quickly develop excellent levels of communication, making their needs clearly understood. Children's behaviour is exemplary. The childminder acts as an excellent role model and teaches children to be extremely kind, caring and respectful. The childminder uses an extensive range of topics to successfully develop children's learning of the wider world and the importance of staying safe and healthy.

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Outcomes for children are outstanding

Funding is used extremely well to make sure all children make excellent progress. Those children who need extra help catch up rapidly and start school ready to learn. Swift intervention, such as with speech and language, means children are quickly supported to communicate clearly and effectively. All children, including those who speak English as an additional language, ask questions, listen attentively and are keen to develop their knowledge. They are highly motivated and have a real thirst for learning.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY460773 Local authority Merton Inspection number 1107852 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 9

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 15 February 2017

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2013. She lives in Mitcham in the London Borough of Merton. She works with another registered childminder. The childminder operates each weekday from 8am to 6pm, all year round. The childminder receives funding for the provision of free early education for children aged two, three and four years. The childminder holds a Master's degree in Early Years and has early years teacher status.

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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

procedures set out in the guidance ‘Complaints procedure: raising concerns and making complaints about Ofsted’, which is available from Ofsted’s website: www.gov.uk/government/organisations/ofsted. If you would like Ofsted to send you a copy of the guidance, please telephone 0300 123 4234, or email enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk. achieve excellence in the care of children and young people, and in education and skills for learners of all ages. It regulates and inspects childcare and children's social care, and inspects the Children and Family Court Advisory Support Service (Cafcass), schools, colleges, initial teacher training, work-based learning and skills training, adult and community learning, and education and training in prisons and other secure establishments. It assesses council children’s services, and inspects services for looked after children, safeguarding and child protection.

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Telephone number

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Telephone number

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Telephone number

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