Childminder in Merton

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 19 February 2018 Not applicable

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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

 Children are very happy and settled within the childminder's care. They have a close relationship with the childminder, who they have fun with and enjoy cuddling up to. Children are confident, settled and secure.  The childminder has a good understanding of the requirements and her responsibilities to support children's learning and keep them safe. She regularly reviews the quality of her practice and plans ways to further develop this, such as through attending relevant training.  The childminder understands how children learn and recognises their stages of development. She plans activities to support them with their next steps in learning and to prepare them for school.  Children's language skills are very well supported. For example, the childminder introduces new vocabulary, reads stories and introduces relevant rhymes and songs into their play.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Children have few opportunities to explore space, shape and measure and to build on their problem-solving skills during their play.  The childminder has not fully utilised the links she has with other providers who care for children, to share information about children's learning and development. This means the support provided to children may not be consistent with the support provided elsewhere.

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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

 enhance opportunities for children to further explore space, shape and measure, and enjoy problem-solving activities in their play  develop the partnerships with other providers who also care for the children, to share more detailed information about children's learning and development and work together to consistently support this.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed a range of activities in the childminder's home.  The inspector and the childminder conducted a joint observation together and discussed children's learning.  The inspector reviewed a sample of documents, including records, policies and procedures.  The inspector considered the written views of parents and spent time talking to the children.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The childminder has developed good systems to review and reflect on her practice. She speaks to parents about their views on her setting and welcomes their suggestions of how she can improve. The childminder has developed links with other childminders and local children's centres. These provides her with support and offer opportunities for children to socialise and meet new friends. Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has a thorough understanding of the process to follow if she has concerns about a child. She carefully assesses potential risks within her home and involves children in this process. For example, older children understand how small toys could be potentially hazardous for younger children and know to keep these out of their reach.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder encourages children to make independent choices from a range of toys and equipment. Children benefit from lots of discussion during their play, with the childminder asking relevant questions to challenge their thinking. The childminder understands each child's stage of development very well and plans activities to help them make progress. She reviews the progress children are making regularly and also provides parents with suggestions of how they can extend their children's learning at home. This helps to provide a consistent level of support and enables parents to be kept informed about their children's development.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children have daily opportunities to be outdoors and enjoy being active. They are confident, independent and behave well. The childminder has clear expectations about behaviour and children respond to these well. Children eagerly greet other members of the childminder's family and have close bonds with them and other children. Older children are well prepared for starting school. For example, they enjoy taking responsibility for their own self-care and can follow instructions. Children have opportunities to be active and enjoy visits to the local park. They develop an understanding of healthy eating by growing vegetables in the garden.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children enjoy imaginative play. They use a well-stocked doctor's kit to look after their baby doll. They relate their play to their own previous experiences and link it to songs and rhymes that they know. Children learn to have respect for other people's beliefs and enjoy learning about different festivals, such as Eid. They share their experiences of how they celebrate important occasions in their own families, helping them to understand their differences.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY496047 Local authority Merton Inspection number 1036209 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 4 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 2

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Telephone number

This childminder registered in 2015. She lives with her family in Merton, London. The childminder works Monday to Friday all year round from 7am to 7pm.

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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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