Childminder EY440487

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 29 January 2018 26 February 2015

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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 Outstanding 1

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This provision is good

 The childminder regularly observes children playing to identify their learning needs. He keeps parents well informed about their child's development through daily discussions and an online system.  Young children develop good physical skills. For example, they enjoy rolling on the exercise ball with the support from the childminder. He observes children's eagerness to start walking and provides many opportunities for them to strengthen their emerging walking skills.  The childminder provides children with excellent opportunities to learn about respect, and similarities and differences between themselves and others. For example, they have access to dual-language books, see written words from other languages that are spoken and learn about festivals from around the world.  The childminder continues to improve his knowledge and skills. For example, he attends training and regularly has discussions with childminding colleagues to exchange

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This provision is good

ideas and discuss childcare issues. This helps to support him to enhance the quality of the provision.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not obtain information from parents about their children's learning and achievements at home, to help him to build on their experiences and enhance the planning 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

 seek ongoing information from individual parents about their children's interests and learning at home, to build on children's assessments and enhance the planning process.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector had discussions with the childminder relating to his practice and talked to children at appropriate times during the inspection.  The inspector looked at areas of the premises used for childminding and sampled relevant documentation, including children's records.  The inspector observed the childminder's practice and the learning opportunities provided.  The inspector and childminder jointly observed children at play.  The inspector spoke to parents during the inspection.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder has a secure understanding of the signs that would cause him concern about a child's welfare and the procedures to follow. He uses risk assessment well to keep the indoor and outdoor environments secure and maintain children's safety at all times. For example, the bicycle trailer used to transport children on local trips is regularly checked to ensure children are kept safe on outings. The childminder has addressed the recommendations set at the last inspection. For example, he has increased children's learning opportunities in the outdoor area. The childminder evaluates his practice to identify areas for improvement and make changes to benefit children.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder knows the children well and plans successful learning experiences to help them make good progress from their starting points. He provides children with ample opportunities to be creative. For example, children develop good small-movement skills and hand-to-eye coordination as they skilfully use thread to weave in and out of sewing cards. He also encourages children to use their imagination. For instance, children enjoy accessing dough and use their hands and tools to make marks and flatten dough to create a range of models. All children enjoy using a good variety of sensory resources set out in the main playroom. They eagerly explore everyday items with their hands and mouth to experience their texture. The childminder interacts positively with the children to encourage their learning and development.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are outstanding

The childminder is an extremely positive role model. He promotes children's excellent behaviour, such as sharing and taking turns with each other during play. Children flourish in the exceptionally well-organised environment. The childminder enthusiastically celebrates children's achievements and offers meaningful praise. Children show they are very relaxed and comfortable in the childminder's home. The childminder knows children and their families extremely well. Parents appreciate the care and guidance that he and his colleagues provide to them and their children. Children are very independent and are keen to help with tasks, such as tidying toys away and putting their bowls, cutlery and bibs in the sink after mealtimes. They are beginning to adopt excellent healthy habits, such as eating fresh fruit and vegetables, going for walks and washing their hands before eating.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children make good progress in gaining the skills they need to succeed in new activities and for the next stage in their learning, such as starting pre-school. During circle-time activities, children develop confidence to communicate and express their ideas and interests. They are confident to turn to adults to recollect past events and to ask questions. Children sit and concentrate intently. For example, they develop their mathematical skills as the identify numbers and colours, count and sort boxes into size.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY440487 Local authority Merton Inspection number 1095249 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 0 - 3 Total number of places 12 Number of children on roll 7

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 26 February 2015

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2012. He lives in South Wimbledon, located in the London Borough of Merton. The childminder works with three other childminders who are also registered on the premises. The childminder offers care from 7.30am to 6.30pm on Monday to Friday, all year round.

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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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