Childminder EY244350

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 13 March 2018 26 November 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 Good 2

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This provision is good

 The childminder has built very strong relationships with the children in her care. She listens carefully to what they say. She responds respectfully and calmly, to support their individual needs.  The childminder consistently supports children's early communication and language skills. She correctly repeats what they say, to help them use the correct pronunciation.  The childminder knows how to respond in an emergency. For example, if a child hurts themselves or has a serious accident. This helps ensure children are kept safe and from harm.  The childminder provides a broad range of exciting experiences that helps children make good progress. For example, younger children enthusiastically play a range of board games with the childminder. They concentrate and take turns as they carefully pull out the leaves from the tree, without waking the bees. They are delighted with their achievement.  Parents say they are very happy with the care of their children. They comment how the

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This provision is good

childminder regularly shares children's assessments with them. The childminder engages with them, to further support their children's learning and development.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder has not explored other ways to develop her skills and knowledge to an even higher level.  The childminder does not always provide sufficient opportunities for children to understand that print carries meaning, to enhance children's early literacy skills further.

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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

 explore ways to further develop knowledge and skill to an even higher level  create more opportunities for children to develop their early literacy skills even further.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector had a tour of the premises with the childminder and observed children playing and learning.  The inspector spoke to the childminder about her understanding of the legal requirements, including how she supports children's learning and development.  The inspector discussed with the childminder the daily activities and resources she provides for different ages of children. The inspector observed children as they played.  The inspector viewed documentation, such as the childminder's paediatric first-aid qualification, liability insurance certificate and safeguarding policy. The inspector took account of written feedback from parents.  The inspector checked evidence of the suitability of the childminder and those who live on the premises.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The childminder understands her role and responsibility to keep children safe. She knows how to follow local safeguarding procedures. She clearly describes typical signs and symptoms of abuse and what to do if she is concerned about a child's welfare and safety. She completes risk assessments of her home, and children regularly practise fire drills with her. This helps ensure they are kept safe and from harm. Safeguarding is effective. The childminder actively seeks and acts on the views of children, to drive continual improvement. For example, older children are asked to list a variety of foods they would like to eat. As a result, children now thoroughly enjoy and devour their evening meal as they have chosen it for themselves.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder explores ideas, explains and questions children during their play. For example, they examine the textures of an aubergine. Good questioning promotes their learning further. The childminder observes children during their play. She identifies appropriate next steps in their learning, to help them make good progress. The childminder promotes children's early mathematical skills to a higher level. For example, she consistently encourages them to recognise and count numbers and helps them begin to notice different shades of colour. The childminder skilfully follows children's lead during play. She helps them solve problems and work things out for themselves. For example, children use cushions, books and toy boxes to build a house.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder works closely with teaching staff from the local nursery where children attend. For example, she gains information about the nursery curriculum so that she can provide daily experiences to reflect what children learn there. This helps to further support children's progress and continuity of care. Children choose for themselves from a variety of good-quality resources. They are confident and independent learners. The childminder is a good role model. She supports children to share toys and take turns during games. Children's behaviour is good. Children have ample fresh air and physical exercise. They regularly walk to the local swing park and freely access the childminder's large garden.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are excited, motivated and eager to join in activities. They thoroughly enjoy looking at books together. They excitedly recall favourite parts and shout out the sequence of a story. The childminder completes a check for all children at the age of two. This helps her to identify any gaps in children's learning, to help ensure all children make good progress from when they first start to attend. The childminder helps prepare children for the next stage in their learning and, where appropriate, for school. For example, children independently use the bathroom and wash their hands. They make good attempts to put on their shoes all by themselves.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY244350 Local authority Merton Inspection number 1128627 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 3 - 6 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 5

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 26 November 2015

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2003. She lives in the London Borough of Merton. The childminder offers childcare Monday to Friday from 8am until 6.30pm.

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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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