Childminder EY499798

Inspection date 3 October 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 Children form secure attachments with the childminder, who is friendly and enthusiastic. These support their emotional well-being effectively. n The childminder provides children with exciting learning experiences and good-quality interactions. Children make independent choices about what they want to play with. n Partnerships with parents are good. The childminder involves parents in all aspects of their children's learning and development. She shares information with parents that supports them to continue their child's learning at home. n The childminder evaluates her provision effectively to improve her practice. She seeks the views of parents and children in this process. n Children behave well. The childminder acts as a positive role model and gently reinforces boundaries, such as good manners.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

n Although the childminder obtains detailed information from parents about what their child can do when they join her setting, she does not use this information to establish starting points 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

n use the information obtained from parents about what their child can do when they first start to establish clear starting points.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

Inspection activities n The inspector had a tour of the parts of the premises used for childminding purposes. n The inspector completed an evaluation of an activity with the childminder. n The inspector sampled a range of documentation, including the childminder's paediatric first-aid certificate. She checked evidence of the suitability of the childminder and all persons living in the household. n The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities indoors and outdoors, and assessed the impact this has on children's learning.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder ensures that her premises are safe and secure. She uses risk assessments to ensure any potential risks to children are minimised. The childminder has a good understanding of how to protect children and knows what procedures to follow if she has concerns about their welfare. She completes relevant training to keep her child protection knowledge and skills up to date. Parents are extremely complimentary about the service she provides and say they are confident to leave their child in her care. The childminder regularly evaluates her practice and has recently identified teaching as an area for further development.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder provides a good range of interesting and challenging resources and activities. Children enjoy imaginary play and spend long periods of time acting out familiar scenarios in the role-play kitchen. The childminder supports children's communication and language development effectively. She models language well and introduces new vocabulary as she talks to the children about autumn. For example, she talks about shape, size and colour as she introduces items, such as conkers, into their play. The outdoor area is well planned to enable children to develop exploratory skills and curiosity. Children are encouraged to use natural resources in different ways. For instance, they choose to make marks in paint with twigs. The childminder makes regular observations of children to help her identify and work towards closing gaps in their learning.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children behave well and know what is expected of them. The childminder offers them plenty of praise, helping to raise their self-esteem. Children enjoy the time they spend with the childminder and include her in their play. They demonstrate that they are emotionally secure. The childminder supports children effectively to lead healthy lifestyles. For example, she encourages them to eat a range of healthy and nutritious foods, and teaches them how to follow good hygiene routines, such as washing their hands before and after meals. Children have a good range of opportunities to explore the wider community. For example, they go out on a daily basis to various groups and local parks.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are self-confident, independent and motivated learners. They are making good progress in their learning and development. Children develop good pre-writing skills as they make marks using a variety of resources, such as pens, pencils and paint. They concentrate well as they stack wooden blocks to construct a tower. Children are gaining key skills in readiness for the next stage in their learning, including school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY499798 Local authority Merton Inspection number 10060227 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 - 1 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 1 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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The childminder registered in 2016 and lives in Mitcham in the London Borough of Merton. She operates for 48 weeks per year from 7.30am to 5.30pm, Tuesday to Friday.

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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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