Childminder in Merton

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 10 October 2017 16 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 has a wide range of interesting toys and equipment to promote all areas of learning. She evaluates and enhances what she has to help continually provide a stimulating learning environment for the children.  Children enjoy many good opportunities to engage in active play and to develop their social skills. For example, the childminder takes them out every day to playgroups and parks in the local area.  The childminder has a range of policies that supports her working practices well. She is reflective of her practice and continually updates her knowledge. She plans activities and experiences with other childminders, effectively building on children's learning through extended activities in her home. Children develop well in their learning.  Parents have regular opportunities to gain information about their children's learning and development. They are actively involved and share information with the

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This provision is good

childminder to contribute to assessments. Parents speak very highly of the childminder, praising her for the loving environment she provides for their children.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 At times, the next steps that the childminder plans to extend children's learning are not appropriately matched to their stages of development.

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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

 plan next steps for children's learning that are more closely matched to their stages of development.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector looked at relevant documents, including suitability checks, registration and insurance certificates, and a selection of policies.  The inspector talked to the childminder about her understanding of child protection issues and how to keep children safe while in her home.  The inspector observed the childminder interacting with the children and assessed the impact on learning.  The inspector looked at the assessment records of the children present during the inspection.  The inspector looked at references from parents and took account of their views.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The childminder promotes respect for people of different backgrounds, cultures and abilities. For example, she provides dolls, puzzles and books that positively reflect diversity. She encourages children to behave well and rewards them with praise for sharing and helping each other. The childminder effectively plans activities that are linked to the children's interests and that they can relate to their experiences at home. Safeguarding is effective. The childminder demonstrates a good understanding of child protection procedures and provides a safe environment.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder has established effective systems to assess children's progress from their starting points. She gains information from parents that she uses to get to know the children before they start. She regularly observes children at play and uses a variety of strategies to share information with parents, such as sending them photographs of children engaged in activities. Children thoroughly enjoy using their imagination and engaging in creative activities. For example, they share stories about animals in autumn and explore natural objects, such as autumn leaves and conkers.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder promotes children's communication and social skills very well. Children develop wonderful confidence and independence, and parents are encouraged to bring in books to share in children's home languages. The childminder has established strong relationships with the children and their parents. She plans strategies with parents for settling children so that they can work together for the benefit of the child. Children's well- being is promoted effectively. For example, the childminder provides a healthy menu. She supports children to manage their own personal hygiene, such as washing their hands before eating.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are motivated and thoroughly enjoy learning. For example, they giggle as they sing songs about autumn and attempt to catch leaves that the childminder swirls above their heads. Children learn good literacy and mathematical skills through everyday routines and activities, for example, while looking at numbers on building blocks and counting them as they build. They settle well and are emotionally secure. Children make good progress from their starting points.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY391248 Local authority Merton Inspection number 1068939 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 5 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 5

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 16 January 2014

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2009 and lives Wimbledon in south west London. The childminder works Monday to Thursday, during term time only.

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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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