Childminder in Sutton

Inspection date 20 September 2018 Previous inspection date 28 January 2016

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This inspection: Good 2

Previous inspection: Good 2 Effectiveness of leadership and management Good 2 Quality of teaching, learning and assessment Good 2 Personal development, behaviour and welfare Good 2 Outcomes for children Good 2

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The provision is good

n The childminder is very responsive to children's interests. She follows children's ideas and provides additional resources to take their ideas further. This motivates children to learn and concentrate. n Children settle well. They develop close relationships with the childminder and each other. Children show that they feel safe and secure in her care. n The childminder has a good understanding of her responsibility to ensure children's welfare. She ensures that her home is free from hazards so that children can explore in a secure and safe environment. n The childminder is passionate about providing children with opportunities to be creative. For instance, children have great fun using their imagination to create stories with mermaids and shells from the underworld story box.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

n The childminder does not consistently encourage children to carry out simple daily tasks, to promote their independence to the very best extent. n The childminder does not make full use of opportunities to develop her knowledge and skills even further, to continually raise the quality of her practice and children's experiences.

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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

n provide further opportunities for children to develop their independence n make better use of opportunities to develop and extend skills and knowledge, to help raise the quality of the provision even further.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

Inspection activities n The inspector spoke to the childminder and the children at appropriate times during the inspection. n The inspector observed the childminder's interactions with the children. n The inspector sampled a range of documentation, including policies, procedures and children's records. n The inspector conducted a tour of the parts of the home that the childminder uses for childminding. n The inspector took into account written feedback from parents.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder demonstrates a clear knowledge of her role and responsibility to safeguard children. She updates her knowledge to help identify risks to children and is confident about her responsibility to report any concerns she may have. The childminder is aware of the importance of developing effective relationships with other settings that children attend. This helps her to provide continuity in children's care and learning. Since the previous inspection, the childminder has revised her self- evaluation to include the views of the parents. They have made suggestions that the childminder has put into practice. For example, she has implemented home learning packs to increase parents' involvement in their children's learning.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder supports children's learning well. For instance, she plays with them and asks good questions to encourage children's language and thinking. This helps to support children to become confident communicators. The childminder provides children with lots of opportunities to learn about the natural world. For example, older children learn about growth by planting and tending to potatoes growing in the garden. Younger children enjoy using magnifying glasses to observe the insects roaming in the soil. The childminder makes frequent observations of children and assesses their progress. She uses this information effectively to identify any gaps in development and to plan for their next steps in learning.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder encourages children to have a positive attitude to a healthy lifestyle. She ensures that children benefit from daily opportunities to gain confidence in their physical skills. For example, children visit soft play areas and enjoy using play equipment in the garden. They develop good coordination as they confidently use tweezers to pick up pompoms and use lettered clothes pegs to spell their names. The childminder teaches children about good hygiene practices and talks with them about foods that are healthy. The childminder is proactive in encouraging positive behaviour. For instance, she understands the importance of praising children's behaviour, efforts and achievements to help boost their self-esteem and confidence.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress in their learning and development. They develop key skills that prepare them for their eventual move to school. Older children develop a good understanding of letter sounds and confidently recognise and write some letters in their name. Children use lots of mathematical language and numbers in their play. Children visit a range of community groups and develop the confidence they need to embrace new situations and to mix with a wider range of friends.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 153845 Local authority Sutton Inspection number 10066333 Type of provision Childminder

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Registers

Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Day care type Childminder Age range of children 1 - 10 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 5 Date of previous inspection 28 January 2016

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2001. She lives in Carshalton, located in the London Borough of Sutton. The childminder operates Monday to Friday, all year round. She holds a level 3 childcare qualification.

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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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