Childminder in Merton

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 13 March 2018 6 August 2015

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This inspection: Inadequate 4

Effectiveness of the leadership and management Inadequate 4

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This inspection: Inadequate 4

Quality of teaching, learning and assessment Good 2

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This inspection: Inadequate 4

Personal development, behaviour and welfare Inadequate 4

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This provision is inadequate

 The childminder does not effectively safeguard children. She has failed to provide Ofsted with the required information to assess the suitability of all persons aged over 16 years living at the premises, within required timeframes. This compromises children's safety and welfare.  The childminder has a poor understanding and knowledge of the changes and events that must be notified to Ofsted and when.  The childminder does not effectively reflect on her practice or gather the views of parents to evaluate her service and set targets for improvement.

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It has the following strengths

 The childminder creates positive relationships with children. She ensures they are relaxed and settled in the environment. Children have high levels of confidence and self-esteem.  All children make good progress from their starting points. The childminder understands how children learn and develop. She plans challenging activities which engage and help to motivate children to learn.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

To meet the requirements of the early years foundation stage and the Childcare Register the provider must:

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Due Date

 provide Ofsted with the required information so that suitability checks can be carried out on all persons aged over 16 years living at the premises 20/03/2018

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Due Date

 improve knowledge and understanding of changes and events that must be notified to Ofsted. 20/03/2018

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Due Date

To further improve the quality of the early years provision the provider should:

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Due Date

 improve the system for self-evaluation, including obtaining the views of parents to help identify areas to develop and set realistic targets for improvement.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities indoors and assessed the impact on children's learning.  The inspector had a tour of the setting.  The inspector spoke to the childminder and children during the inspection and took account of their views.  The inspector completed a joint observation with the childminder.  The inspector held discussions with the childminder. She looked at relevant documentation, such as training certificates, policies, procedures, medication records and evidence of the suitability of adults living on the premises.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is inadequate

Safeguarding is ineffective. The childminder has failed to provide Ofsted with the required information to enable it to assess the suitability of all individuals aged over 16 years living at the premises. This means that children's safety and well-being are compromised. In addition, the childminder has a poor understanding of the changes and events that must be notified to Ofsted. The childminder did not inform Ofsted of changes to the adults living at the premises where children are cared for, within required timeframes. However, the childminder attends regular safeguarding training and has up-to-date knowledge of new legislation. She also knows to whom to refer any concerns regarding children's welfare. The childminder does not reflect on her practice. She does not actively engage parents in evaluating her service and does not set herself targets for continuous improvement.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder knows children well and plans a wide range of activities linking them to their interests. She shares children's next steps with parents to complement learning between home and the setting. In addition, she understands the importance of sharing information about children's learning with other settings children attend. The childminder continually challenges children in their play. For instance, children play with dinosaurs and she names them, encouraging children to use names, such as 'stegosaurus', in their play. Older children play board games with the childminder. Children are excellent communicators and the childminder introduces narrative with children as they play. In addition, she uses a range of questioning techniques to promote children's conversational skills and develop their ability to think. Younger children are supported to make sounds with musical instruments as the childminder promotes early listening skills. She accurately

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

assesses children's progress, and understands the curriculum and how children learn and develop.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are inadequate

The weaknesses in leadership and management have a significant impact on children's welfare. Nonetheless, children are confident in the childminder's care. They initiate conversations with visitors and express themselves well. Children behave very well and have good manners. The childminder praises children for their positive behaviour. The childminder creates nutritious and balanced meals for children and understands their dietary needs and stages of weaning. Children develop positive attitudes to healthy eating. Furthermore, the childminder encourages outdoor play daily. Children play in the garden and visit the local park. The childminder supports children to adopt healthy lifestyles.

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Outcomes for children are good

The childminder prepares children very well for school. She explains to children the expectations of school and they are prepared well for their future learning. Children listen well and enjoy stories. They ask questions and concentrate for long periods. Older children recognise written numerals and develop the small muscles in their hands in preparation for holding a pencil and writing. Children are sociable, kind and caring. They express and manage their feelings well.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY262131 Local authority Merton Inspection number 1125604 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 6 Number of children on roll 3

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 6 August 2015

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2003 and lives in the Wimbledon Park area of London. She operates all year round, from 7.30am to 6pm on Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays.

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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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