Childminder in Sutton

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 12 October 2017 23 June 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 works effectively in partnership with parents. She makes accurate assessments of children's progress, based on good observations and information from parents about their children's starting points.  The childminder supports children's language skills well. For example, she constantly talks to children as they play, to explain what is happening, and she asks questions to assess what they know. Children make good progress in their learning and development.  The childminder forms secure relationships with the children in her care. This helps children to feel safe and settle well, particularly younger children who are new to the setting.  The childminder gives a high priority to children's safety. She uses risk assessments effectively to ensure that the premises and resources are safe and suitable.  The childminder acts as a positive role model and she supports children's social skills

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This provision is good

well. She consistently praises children to build their confidence and self-esteem.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 At times, the childminder has a tendency to deter children from expressing themselves creatively, such as when they wish to experiment with different ways of using paint.  Although the childminder reflects on her practice to improve the quality of her service and outcomes for children, she does not involve parents in this process.

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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

 improve the quality of teaching during activities, to allow children to use their own imagination and creativity to the full  improve self-evaluation further and involve parents, to help them understand why the quality of service improves outcomes for children.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed children's learning activities indoors and outdoors.  The inspector spoke to parents and children at appropriate times during the inspection and took account of their views.  The inspector sampled the childminder's documentation, including children's records.  The inspector evaluated an activity with the childminder and reviewed her systems for observation, assessment and planning.  The inspector observed children's mealtimes and hygiene routines.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has a good understanding of her responsibility to protect the welfare of children. She has clear procedures to report any concerns, to help keep children healthy and safe. The childminder pays good attention to her professional development. For example, she completes regular early years training to keep her knowledge and skills up to date and to improve outcomes for children. The childminder has good relationships with parents. For example, they exchange information regularly about children's daily activities and growing interests. Parents know their children's next steps, which helps them to support their learning at home.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder accurately observes, assesses and plans for children's learning. She provides a wide range of activities to engage and interest children. For example, she places toy wild animals in a tray of shredded paper to encourage imaginative play. The childminder makes the most of opportunities to explore different concepts with children. For instance, she promotes 'big' and 'little' when encouraging children to name the toy animals and make animal sounds. The childminder plans creative seasonal activities. For example, she encourages children to stick leaves onto a paper plate to make an autumn wreath. The childminder has appropriate systems to complete the progress check for children between the age of two and three years.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder establishes daily routines that are flexible, to support children's emotional well-being. Children's behaviour is good. The childminder provides effective opportunities for children to challenge their physical abilities. For example, she encourages children to climb up and return down the slide independently. The childminder teaches children how to keep themselves healthy and safe. For example, she plans activities with older children about healthy eating and encourages younger children to wash their hands regularly. The childminder provides good opportunities for children to learn about the community in which they live. For example, they visit local groups and places of interest, to socialise with other people and learn to respect and value similarities and differences.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children of all abilities make good progress from their starting points. Young children develop their early writing skills. For example, they use paintbrushes to spread glue, paint leaves and make marks. Children enjoy technology. For instance, they confidently operate a toy phone and pretend to talk to family. Children develop their mathematical skills. They practise counting and begin to recognise numbers and shapes. Children actively gain the knowledge and skills ready for the next stage in their learning.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY469042 Local authority Sutton Inspection number 1069781 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 2 - 6 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 5

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 23 June 2014

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2014. She lives in Carshalton, Surrey. The childminder is available Monday to Friday from 7.15am to 6pm, except public holidays. The childminder holds a level 3 qualification in childcare.

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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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