Childminder EY537771

Inspection date 26 September 2018 Previous inspection date Not applicable

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This inspection: Good 2

Previous inspection: Not applicable 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's programme of professional development is effective. She constantly evaluates her practice and the provision, and seeks ways to improve her knowledge as well as her assistant's. The childminder keeps up to date with changes in legislation to develop further the quality of care and learning for children. n The childminder is a good role model for children. She is fair in her approach and makes her expectations very clear. Children's behaviour is good. n Children enjoy exploring the range of toys available, and build on their curiosity and learning. All children make good progress from their starting points and gain the necessary skills for the next stage of their learning. n The childminder and her assistant form close bonds with the children and support them to develop secure friendships with each other. Children learn to share resources and work together. n Parents are very pleased with the level of care their children receive. They comment on

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The provision is good

how the childminder teaches their children to show respect towards others, and helps them to develop important skills to aid their future learning.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

n At times, the childminder does not identify opportunities to allow older children, who are quieter, to lead their own play, to enhance their self-motivation and confidence even further. n The childminder does not consistently share enough information with all other settings that some children attend, to enable a shared approach to children's learning.

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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 review how older children, who are quieter, are supported to lead their own play and enhance their self-motivation and confidence even further n extend information sharing with all early years settings and fully support and complement children's care and learning experiences.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

Inspection activities n The inspector discussed the childminder's self-evaluation and viewed records available. n The inspector sampled children's observations, planning and assessments, and checked attendance registers. n The inspector checked evidence of the childminder's and her assistant's suitability and qualifications, including relevant policies and procedures. n The inspector observed a planned activity and jointly evaluated this with the childminder. n The inspector held conversations with the childminder, her assistant and the children during the inspection, and sampled written feedback from parents.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

The childminder regularly monitors children's progress and the quality of her practice to help focus improvements. This helps her to provide good standards of care and learning. She values professional development and seeks opportunities to improve her teaching practice. For example, she does her own research, attends training and works closely with her local authority advisory team. This helps to improve and promote positive outcomes for children. Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has a secure knowledge of how to promote children's welfare. She knows the procedures to follow should she have any concerns with regards to the safety and welfare of a child.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder observes children's learning and follows their interests well. She knows how to extend children's learning skilfully and to increase their levels of engagement. The childminder provides resources such as scales to help extend children's play with conkers and weights. She supports children's awareness of measurements and amounts well. For instance, she helps children to sort according to size and talks about 'bigger' and 'smaller'. She uses these opportunities well to encourage younger children to problem solve and to think about what they need to do to make the scales balance. The childminder carefully listens to children's ideas, particularly as they recall past experiences from home. She introduces different words to help extend children's vocabulary and mathematical language, such as 'heavier', 'lighter' and 'balance'. The childminder supports children's imaginative play well. She interacts effectively with

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

children as they pretend to be on a pirate ship and talk about where to find the treasure.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder provides a warm, welcoming and exciting environment that helps children to feel safe, secure and settle with ease. She caters for children's individual care routines well, such as rest times. She works closely with parents to support their child's transition from wearing nappies to using the toilet independently. The childminder promotes children's health effectively, and she prepares freshly cooked meals, fruit and snacks. She regularly engages children in physical exercise in the garden and when on outings. The childminder teaches children to celebrate similarities and differences between themselves and others, and encourages them to be respectful.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children make good progress from their starting points. Older children enjoy exploring picture maps, which they learn to read and handle with care. Younger children are independent in managing their self-care needs. They wash their hands and feed themselves. All children follow simple instructions well. They learn to count, identify numbers and amounts. Children enjoy learning and gain the essential skills they need for their eventual move on to school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY537771 Local authority Sutton Inspection number 10076982 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 2 - 5 Total number of places 5 Number of children on roll 5 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2016. She lives in Mitcham, in the London Borough of Sutton. The childminder offers flexible care from 7am to 6pm on Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays.

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Registers

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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