Childminder in Merton

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 4 April 2018 10 December 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 is extremely courteous and respectful. She acts as a very good role model. She consistently says 'please' and 'thank you'. Very young children show very good manners and their behaviour is good.  The childminder provides plenty of opportunities for children to develop their early mathematical skills. For example, she encourages young children to count beyond 10 as they build a high tower. They begin to recognise numerals as the childminder points to the visual number line.  The childminder values the views of children and parents. For example, children add more examples to the house rules and parents are asked to give feedback about the quality of the childminder's service. Parents comment positively about the care of their children.  The childminder regularly updates her skills and knowledge to a higher level. For example, she has an extended knowledge of the risks to children's welfare associated

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not make the most of opportunities to develop children's understanding and value of all children's family backgrounds.  Occasionally, the childminder does not provide enough challenge for the oldest children, so that they become consistently engaged in their play.

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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

 strengthen opportunities to develop children's understanding of diversity, so they learn to value differences and similarities  provide more resources and activities for the oldest children, so that they can be more involved during their play.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector had a tour of the premises with the childminder.  The inspector spoke to the childminder about how she will support 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 paediatric first-aid qualification, public liability insurance certificate and safeguarding policy. She also took account of written feedback from parents.  The inspector checked the suitability of the childminder and those who live on the premises.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has recently attended training to further develop her safeguarding knowledge and skills. She understands her role to protect children from risk and harm. She knows whom to contact if she has a concern about a child's welfare or if an allegation is made against herself or family members. The childminder regularly assesses risk in her home and during outings, to help ensure children are safe. Young children say they need to hold hands and walk outside if they hear the sound of the smoke detector. The childminder works closely with the early years improvement team and is part of the continuous improvement framework, to help maintain her good-quality childcare. Effective partnership with parents leads to positive outcomes for children. For example, the childminder regularly shares resources with parents so that they can continue children's learning at home.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder consistently engages with the children. She ensures there are plenty of learning opportunities. For example, children of mixed ages stick pompoms and coloured shapes on sheets of sticky paper. The childminder uses words, such as 'shiny', 'sparkly' and 'prickly', to describe the textures. They all laugh together as children stick things onto the paper. The childminder promotes children's communication and language very well. She explores ideas and asks questions. She points to objects and uses single words. Older children begin to learn about people who help. They confidently talk about ambulances and fire fighters. They excitedly run to the toy phone and know the number to call emergency services.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children have ample fresh air and physical exercise. They enjoy trips to the many local parks every day. Children are confident and independent. Overall, younger children access a wide range of resources and help to tidy away before lunch. Children are eager and keen to join in. They begin to label feelings, as they point to emotion pictures. They have formed close relationships with the childminder. The youngest children regularly hold up their arms for a cuddle. Children are emotionally secure. The childminder ensures that all children are treated with fairness and respect, and helps them to begin to share and take turns with toys.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress from their starting points. They gain the skills and knowledge they need for school or the next stage in their learning. For example, they learn to zip up coats and put on boots. Children concentrate for long periods as they draw pictures together. They begin to hold pencils correctly and associate meaning to the marks they make. For example, they point to their drawing and say 'a banana' and 'daddy's socks'.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY265309 Local authority Merton Inspection number 1128798 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 7 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 3

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 10 December 2015

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2003. She lives in the London Borough of Merton. She operates on Monday to Friday from 7.30am to 6pm, for most of the year. The childminder receives funding for the provision of free early education for children aged three years.

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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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