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Early years · Childminder inspection (EIF, requirements met)

Childminder EY499029

Inspected 7 Jun 2018 · URN EY499029

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Summary

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  • Inspection date verified

    7 Jun 2018

  • Inspectors verified

    Patricia Edward

  • Leadership and management verified

    Good

  • Outcomes verified

    Good

  • Overall effectiveness verified

    Good

  • Personal development, behaviour and welfare verified

    Good

  • Teaching, learning and assessment verified

    Good

  • Name on report verified

    Childminder Report

  • URN verified

    EY499029

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Grade profile

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  • OverallGood
  • Leadership and managementGood
  • OutcomesGood
  • Personal development, behaviour and welfareGood
  • Teaching, learning and assessmentGood

79% of comparable inspections in the last three years were graded Good (17,905 inspections).

Tone of the report

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+27Mostly positivemore positive than 7% of reports of this type graded Good
OutstandingGoodMetRINot metInadequate

Reads more critically than most reports of this type graded Good.

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Praiseeffectivesaferobustpositiveenjoymentaccurate
Criticismat risknot alwaysharm

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FindingsAbout the inspectionWhat needs to improveLeadership positive critical
  • Findings559w+51
  • Leadership87w−14
  • What needs to improve47w0

Strengths

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No standout praise found.

Concerns

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Next steps

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Anatomy of the report

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Pages
5
Words of findings
685
about usual (typical 691)
Reading level
Hard
Flesch 48, typical 49
Average sentence
15 words
Next steps
2
typical 2
Hedged sentences
4%
“some”, “not always”, “most”…

Where the words go

Findings 49%Leadership 8%What needs to improve 4%About the inspection 40%

Full report text

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 7 June 2018 Not applicable

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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 provides a welcoming environment. Children have easy access to an extensive range of resources and equipment that reflects their interests and individual needs. This supports children to be motivated to learn.  The childminder continuously observes children as they play. This supports her to make accurate assessments of their current developmental stage and to plan enjoyable activities that will interest them and enhance their learning further.  Children have many opportunities to visit places of interest in the local environment. For example, they visit local parks and the local river to see new ducklings that have hatched. This helps to extend their knowledge and understanding of nature.  The childminder undertakes regular, robust checks on the premises, resources and outings to eliminate risks. This supports her to keep children safe, while in her care.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 On some occasions, the childminder does not fully support children's understanding of the benefits of healthy eating.  The childminder does not always seek the views of parents in her self-evaluation to help to identify ways to improve her practice and provision to the highest levels possible.

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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

 increase opportunities for children to understand of the benefits of a healthy lifestyle  strengthen even further the relationships with parents to involve them in the evaluation of the quality of the provision.

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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 children and parents.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The childminder has a positive attitude to training to help her to continue and extend her professional development. For instance, she has completed early years statutory framework training, which has supported her to improve her assessments of children's development. Safeguarding is effective. The childminder is aware of her duty to prevent children from being drawn into situations that may put them at risk of significant harm. She is aware of the reporting procedures to follow if she were to become concerned for a child's welfare or safety.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder works closely with parents to gather and share regular information about children's interests and development. This helps her to gain a deeper knowledge of how to support children and their development. The childminder and the parents provide effective consistency in children's learning across the settings. This helps to promote good outcomes for children. The childminder introduces mathematical concepts to children throughout the day. For instance, she encourages them to count the fruit as they put them into the blender when making snacks. The childminder provides children with access to a wide range of technology equipment to help them to learn about how things work. For instance, young children independently access musical books, turn them on and twirl like ballerinas as they hear the music that comes out. The childminder constantly builds on children's growing vocabulary and confidence to speak. For example, she encourages

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

them to talk about their interests and the things they like.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder is an effective role model for children, who continuously encourages good manners. She explains boundaries and expectations, which helps children to become socially aware and to understand what acceptable behaviour is. For example, younger children are encouraged to share and take turns with equipment. The childminder efficiently supports children's self-esteem and sense of pride. For instance, she praises children for their efforts and achievements. The childminder supports children's physical development well. For example, children benefit from daily outdoor play and regularly visit local parks. She teaches them how to stay safe, by reminding children that only one person is allowed to access the trampoline at a time. They also visit local soft-play areas, where they are able to take risks in a safe environment.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children develop good levels of confidence and independence. For example, they cut up their own fruit to make smoothies and take off their shoes to try on dressing-up shoes. They develop an enjoyment of books and listen well during daily story times. Children are beginning to identify meaningful letters for themselves. For example, they recognise the first letter of their name. They develop the skills and knowledge needed to help prepare them for the next stage in their learning, including the move to school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY499029 Local authority Sutton Inspection number 1044662 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register Age range of children 2 - 8 Total number of places 4 Number of children on roll 1

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2016. She lives in Wallington, located in the London Borough of Sutton. She provides care Tuesday to Thursday from 8am to 6pm, during term time only.

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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

procedures set out in the guidance ‘Complaints procedure: raising concerns and making complaints about Ofsted’, which is available from Ofsted’s website: www.gov.uk/government/organisations/ofsted. If you would like Ofsted to send you a copy of the guidance, please telephone 0300 123 4234, or email enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk. achieve excellence in the care of children and young people, and in education and skills for learners of all ages. It regulates and inspects childcare and children's social care, and inspects the Children and Family Court Advisory Support Service (Cafcass), schools, colleges, initial teacher training, work-based learning and skills training, adult and community learning, and education and training in prisons and other secure establishments. It assesses council children’s services, and inspects services for looked after children, safeguarding and child protection.

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Telephone number

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Telephone number

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Telephone number

T: 0300 123 4234 Textphone: 0161 618 8524 E: enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk W: www.gov.uk/government/organisations/ofsted

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