Childminder in Sutton

Inspection date 9 October 2018 Previous inspection date 25 February 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 Children feel welcome and emotionally secure in the childminder's care. The childminder is warm and caring towards them and is considerate of their individual needs. n The childminder supports children's self-esteem well. She regularly praises them for their efforts and ensures she provides emotional support to them. n Children benefit from the range of outings they attend in the local and wider community. They have regular opportunities to socialise with other children and adults at local playgroups. They develop a strong sense of themselves, as they learn about the differences between people and communities. n The childminder regularly assesses children's learning and plans effectively to support their ongoing development, linking with other professionals when appropriate. Parents are kept well informed about their child's progress. n Parents speak highly of the quality of care their children receive. For example, parents

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The provision is good

say, that they are grateful for the childminder's work and her passion, and that she has strong values and encourages manners and respect.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

n The childminder does not make the most of opportunities to help children use and develop the language they speak or hear at home, or to celebrate their family background. n On occasions, when the childminder asks children questions, she does not always give them time to think through and express their answers fully.

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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 extend opportunities for children to recognise and use their home language, and celebrate their heritage even further n allow children more time to think through and express their answers to questions.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

Inspection activities n The inspector viewed the areas of the childminder's flat used by children. n The inspector observed children taking part in activities with the childminder and assessed the impact this has on their learning. n The inspector spoke with the childminder and children at appropriate times during the inspection, and carried out a joint evaluation of the teaching and learning with the childminder n The inspector took into account the written views of parents. n The inspector sampled some of the childminder's paperwork and records, including policies, children's learning journals and reviewing the suitability of persons living and working in the household.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder is vigilant about children's safety in her home and on outings. She has a good understanding of her responsibility to protect children from abuse and neglect, and knows who to report any concerns about a child's welfare to. The childminder regularly reviews her practice. She welcomes the views of parents and children to support her self-evaluation process and attends regular training to keep her skills and knowledge fresh and current. The childminder has established good partnerships with other professionals, and seeks advice and support from them regularly.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder supports young children's communication and language well. For instance, she repeats children's spoken words, so that they can hear the correct pronunciation. She frequently introduces new vocabulary during play, such as 'paintbrush' and 'leaf veins'. She encourages younger children to explore sensory activities, such as experiencing the texture and sounds of autumnal leaves as they touch and sit among them. The childminder introduces children to simple mathematical skills, talking about different shapes and counts with them as they play. Children use their imaginations well. During role-play activities, they willing create meals to share with others and take delight with the interaction this brings. Children look at books and talk about the pictures with the childminder. This helps to develop their early literacy skills.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder is sensitive to children's individual care and developmental needs. She recognises signals when younger children become hungry or begin to tire, and responds in a nurturing and compassionate way. The childminder consistently promotes older children's independence. Children receive encouragement to make their own choices throughout the day. The childminder encourages children to complete self-care skills, such as putting on and pulling up their own socks. Settling-in arrangements are effective and familiar routines help children to feel secure. The childminder works closely with parents to keep care consistent between home and the setting.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children develop positive attitudes to learning and make good progress. Children show high levels of self-motivation and spend age-appropriate periods of time engaged in activities. Children learn to respect each other. For example, with support, older children learn not to make sudden loud noises around the younger ones in case it startles them. All children make good progress in readiness for their next stage in learning, including their eventual move on to school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY470353 Local authority Wandsworth Inspection number 10075590 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 - 5 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 4 Date of previous inspection 25 February 2016

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2014 and lives in Battersea, in the London Borough of Wandsworth. The childminder operates her service Monday to Friday from 8am to 6.30pm, all year round and is registered for overnight care. She has a relevant qualification at level 3 and receives government funding for free early years education for children aged two, three and four years.

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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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