Childminder EY384159

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 24 May 2018 17 July 2017

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This inspection: Good 2

Previous inspection: Requires Improvement

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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 a good understanding of how children learn and develop. She provides a good selection of resources to support children across all areas of learning. All children are making good progress in their learning and development in readiness for school.  Children are happy, confident and secure in this homely, caring and welcoming environment.  The childminder promotes children's self-esteem well. She helps them to recognise their achievements and good behaviour. For example, she praises children's good manners and reminds them to be kind to their friends and to play cooperatively.  The childminder actively seeks the views of the children and parents to give her ideas to develop her service. She successfully evaluates her strengths and identifies areas for improvement to promote positive outcomes for children.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 At times, the childminder does not ensure that the length of planned, adult-led activities meets the needs of younger children.  The childminder does not consistently obtain accurate information from all parents about their children's development at home, to help extend children's learning even further in the setting.

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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

 review the organisation of adult-led activities to ensure they meet the attention span of younger children  strengthen partnerships with parents further still by encouraging all parents to share information regularly about their children's learning at home.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector spoke to the childminder and the children at appropriate times during the inspection.  The inspector observed the childminder's interactions with the children.  The inspector sampled a range of documentation, including policies and procedures, and children's records.  The inspector conducted a tour of the areas of the premises used for childminding purposes.  The inspector viewed, and took account of, written feedback from children and parents.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The childminder has a positive attitude towards her continuing professional development. She has completed a number of training courses to help increase her knowledge of how children learn and to improve the quality of her practice. Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has a good knowledge of the signs and symptoms that would cause concern about a child's welfare. She knows the steps to take to help prioritise children's safety. The childminder regularly completes risk assessments to identify and minimise all hazards to children while in the home and on outings. The childminder has completed the actions and recommendations from the last inspection. For example, she has reviewed the way in which she tracks children's progress and has improved her practice with regard to supporting children's communication and language development.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder uses an effective system to observe and monitor children's development. She uses the information gained to assess their abilities and plan the next steps to help move them on in their learning. The childminder keeps parents regularly informed about their children's progress. This helps parents to reinforce their children's learning and next steps at home. The childminder provides children with a variety of activities, which helps them to have fun and explore. For example, children have developed a love of books. They quote phrases from their favourite stories, while building a house with large soft bricks and talk about 'huffing and puffing' to blow the house down. Children have good opportunities to learn about different cultures and the wider world. For instance, they take part in a wide range of celebrations and festivals.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder ensures that children have daily opportunities to enjoy healthy, nutritious home-cooked meals and snacks. Children's knowledge of being healthy is further promoted as they have chances to develop an understanding of the natural world. For example, children have planted and harvested fruit, such as strawberries, in the garden. The childminder's daily routines ensure that children enjoy plenty of fresh air and exercise. For instance, children have good opportunities to develop their large-muscle skills in the garden area, as they confidently climb fixed apparatus. The childminder reminds children to keep themselves safe. For example, children are made aware that they should not have things in their hands when climbing.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children's mathematical skills are developing effectively. They learn to count, sort and match objects through a range of enjoyable activities. Children are beginning to take responsibility for their own personal care needs and manage these independently. For example, they dress themselves after nap time. They have great fun and increase their imaginary play abilities and independence as they choose dressing-up clothes and transform into superheroes.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY384159 Local authority Sutton Inspection number 1110372 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 8

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 17 July 2017

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2008. She lives in Sutton, Surrey. The childminder works from 7.30am to 6.30pm on Monday to Friday, except for family holidays and bank holidays. The childminder has a childcare qualification at level 2.

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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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