Childminder in Merton

Inspection date 4 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 The childminder monitors children's progress well. She effectively identifies areas where they need extra support and works swiftly to narrow any gaps in their learning and development. Children make good progress. n The childminder is caring, kind and thoughtful. She knows the children well and provides them with good levels of emotional security. Children are self-assured, happy and explore their surroundings with confidence. n Children are becoming skilful communicators. The childminder supports this well by using sign language and lots of open-ended questions to encourage children's language and critical thinking. n The childminder regularly assesses safety risks in all areas of the home and while on outings, to identify and remove any hazards. n Children behave well. The childminder sets clear boundaries, to develop children's understanding of expected behaviour.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

n The childminder does not consistently exchange detailed information with parents to promote a shared approach to children's ongoing learning and to help them to support children's development at home. n The childminder has not precisely focused on her continuing professional development, to broaden her knowledge and skills, to help raise the quality of teaching even higher.

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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 strengthen the systems for sharing ongoing information with parents so that they can be fully involved in their children's learning and development n strengthen plans for professional development to drive the quality of teaching even higher.

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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 and procedures, and children's records. n The inspector conducted a tour of the premises that the childminder uses for childminding purposes. n The inspector viewed and considered written feedback from parents.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has a secure understanding of the possible signs that could indicate that children are at risk of harm. She knows how to take swift action, in order to protect children's welfare in the event of a child protection concern. The childminder continually uses self-evaluation to identify strengths and areas for improvement. For example, she has revised her assessments to be able track children's development more closely. She actively seeks the views of parents. Parents are very complimentary about the service the childminder provides. They comment on her flexible service and how their children look forward to coming to her home and thrive in her care. The childminder works closely with parents, when children first start. They contribute to their children's initial assessments, providing the childminder with starting points in their learning and development.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder is qualified and experienced. She effectively plays alongside children and interacts positively with them. The childminder provides creative activities for children to make marks and explore and experiment with colour. For example, she talks to children about the changes that occur when they mix different colours together. Children enjoy using paintbrushes and their hands to make marks on paper. The childminder supports children's early literacy skills successfully and helps children develop a love of books. For instance, children enjoy engaging with the characters from their favourite stories and act out the different scenes from the story. The childminder knows when to step back and allow children to dictate their own play and complete tasks themselves. For example, while changing a doll's nappy, children realise that wipes are needed and use their own initiative to locate wipes to clean their doll. This helps them to

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children settle well and have confidence. The childminder values each child as an individual and builds warm, caring relationships with them. Children have a good understanding of keeping safe. For instance, the childminder gently reminds children that sofas are for sitting on, not standing, so that they are aware of the dangers of falling and hurting themselves. The childminder provides a range of nutritious meals and snacks and children benefit from fresh air and daily exercise. For example, they take part in regular visits to local parks. Children have fun running freely, playing football and using the large equipment. This helps to develop their physical abilities and skills.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are achieving in line with expectations. They become independent learners and learn to manage their personal needs well. For example, they locate their own shoes when they know it is time to get ready to go the park. Children confidently talk about their favourite animals and the different noises they make. They recognise colours and their name. Children leave the childminder's care with a range of valuable skills to prepare them for the next stage of their education at pre-school and school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY536031 Local authority Merton Inspection number 10060522 Type of provision Childminder

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Registers

Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register Day care type Childminder Age range of children 2 - 6 Total number of places 4 Number of children on roll 2 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2016. She lives in Mitcham, Surrey. The childminder offers care from 8am to 6pm from Monday to Friday, for most of the year. The childminder is a qualified teacher.

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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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