Childminder in Merton

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 4 June 2018 13 March 2018

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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 uses her experience and knowledge of child development to provide children with a good range of interesting activities that promotes their passion for learning. All children make good progress.  The childminder knows how to keep children safe in her home and when out in the community. For example, she completes risk assessments, and supervises children at all times to help keep them safe.  The childminder encourages children's good health and supports them in developing an understanding of healthy living, such as providing healthy options for lunch and snack times.  The childminder evaluates her setting well. She recognises her strengths and areas for development to support her to make positive changes. She seeks views of the parents and acts on the advice of her local childminding support officer to improve her practice.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder provides limited opportunities to encourage children to use their home languages to develop their learning experiences further.  Occasionally, the childminder does not make the best possible use of situations to help younger children become even more independent in managing their personal needs.  The childminder does not consistently work as effectively as possible to support parents to extend children's learning at home, to improve outcomes further for children.

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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

 provide more opportunities for children to use their home languages, to support their communication skills and learning even further  extend further the support for younger children to become more confident and independent in managing their personal needs  make the most of chances to encourage parents' participation in their children's learning.

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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 into account, written feedback from parents.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has a good knowledge and understanding of safeguarding procedures and how to report any concerns about the welfare of children in her care. The childminder has addressed the actions and recommendations from her last inspection. For example, she has increased children's safety by ensuring all household members are suitably vetted. She has also improved her knowledge of the significant events she needs to notify to Ofsted. The childminder is keen to improve her skills and practice, to encourage better outcomes for children. For instance, she makes use of local training opportunities and has completed child development training to increase her abilities in supporting children's communication and language.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder organises the environment well to enable all children to confidently choose the activities in which they wish to engage. The childminder regularly tracks children's development. This helps her to identify any gaps in learning and to provide children with the support they need to make progress in their development. The childminder provides younger children with a broad range of toys that supports them to develop their understanding of technology. They concentrate intently as they press buttons and learn how things work. The childminder effectively encourages children to develop a love of books. For example, children enjoy sharing books with the childminder and turn pages correctly. The childminder aids children's creativity really well. For instance, younger children move their bodies and shake their shakers as she sings familiar songs to them.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder has developed warm and caring relationships with the children. This helps them to feel relaxed and comfortable in her care. The childminder provides good opportunities for children to climb, balance and move in different ways on a range of equipment. For instance, children engage in weekly trips to local parks and soft-play areas. The childminder encourages younger children's effective physical coordination skills through enjoyable activities, such as rolling a ball back and forth to each other. Children's behaviour is good. The childminder regularly provides them with praise and encouragement as she recognises their efforts and achievements. This supports children's sense of self-esteem well.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress. They are eager to join in with activities and have fun throughout the day. Children develop good coordination. For example, they use different tools, such as cutters and rolling pins, with increasing control. Children learn to socialise. They regularly attend a range of playgroups, where they meet other children. Children learn a wide range of skills, which helps to prepare them for the next stage in their learning and the move to school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY262131 Local authority Merton Inspection number 1133316 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 2 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 3

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 13 March 2018

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2003 and lives in the Wimbledon Park, located in the London Borough of Merton. 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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