Childminder in Merton

Inspection date 30 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 gives priority to children's language development. She uses effective communication skills to engage children. This helps children to develop good listening and speaking skills. n The childminder ensures children have a positive settling-in experience. Children develop strong relationships with her and her assistant. n Children have regular opportunities to develop their social skills when they attend local playgroups to socialise and play with other children. They learn how to share and take turns. n The childminder uses her good knowledge of children's individual interests to provide enjoyable and engaging activities. This helps children to make good progress in their learning. n The childminder has a good understanding of how to keep children safe. She completes risk assessments of the home and outings to identify and minimise any risks. This helps to ensure that the children are cared for in a safe and secure environment.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

n Young children have limited opportunities to explore and use natural materials and sensory resources in their play. n Although the childminder encourages children to choose activities independently, she does not consistently recognise when to allow them to attempt tasks for themselves. For example, she tends to put the children's shoes on rather than encouraging them to do it for themselves.

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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 enhance opportunities for young children to explore and investigate natural materials and resources n strengthen the daily opportunities that support children to develop their independence.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

Inspection activities n The inspector had a tour of the premises used by children, indoors and outside. n The inspector had discussions with the childminder and her assistant, relating to their practice. n The inspector looked at children's observation and assessment records, and the childminder's policies and procedures. n The inspector took account of parents' views through conversation and written feedback. n The inspector observed the childminder and the assistant's interaction with the children.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has a good understanding of how to identify signs a child may be at risk from harm. She knows how and where to report her concerns. The childminder makes ongoing improvements as part of her self-evaluation process. She takes the views of parents into consideration to improve her practice. The childminder and her assistant keep up to date with statutory training and demonstrate a positive attitude to the continuous improvement of their knowledge and practice. She has developed a network with other local childminders, where ideas are shared and new initiatives discussed. The childminder has links with some local schools where they discuss individual children's needs. She has good partnerships with parents, meeting regularly to discuss their child's progress, next steps in development and how they can help at home.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder has an effective tracking system to measure children's progress. She gains information from new parents to identify children's starting points and regularly observes children at play, building an accurate picture of their abilities and interests. The childminder uses this knowledge to plan for the next steps in children's learning. Children enjoy engaging in messy play and creative activities, for example, using their hands to decorate their pumpkin with paint. Children learn to count everyday objects and use small-world figures to re-enact known stories. They use the home corner to role play, making lunch using food items and feeding the babies. Children have opportunities to develop their small- and large-muscle skills, such as when using chalks to mark make and playing on the ride-on toys in the outdoor environment.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder and her assistant provide the children with a caring and nurturing home-from-home environment. The childminder is responsive to the children's needs and promotes children's communication and social skills well. Care routines are carried out hygienically and sensitively, which supports children's needs well. Children behave well and respond positively to the childminder's good use of praise and encouragement. The childminder actively promotes healthy eating and exercise, which helps children develop an awareness of the importance of a healthy lifestyle. She takes the children to local parks and playgrounds to develop children's physical skills and also to explore the natural environment.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are working within the expected age-related outcomes. They make good progress in their learning and development. Children learn how to take turns, share and listen to others. The childminder takes the children to the library regularly and they show an interest in a variety of books. Children are confident and show independence when choosing an activity. Children gain appropriate skills to prepare them for the next stage in their development and eventually school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY537279 Local authority Merton Inspection number 10079194 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 - 7 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 6 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2016 and lives in Morden, Surrey. She operates from 8am to 6pm, Monday to Thursday, 48 weeks a year.

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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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Registers

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