Childminder in Merton

Inspection date 7 November 2018 Previous inspection date 17 July 2014

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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 The childminder plans for and assesses children's learning effectively. She provides a good range of stimulating, challenging activities covering all areas of learning. Children make good progress. n The childminder manages children's behaviour successfully. She is calm and fair and shares her expectations with the children, who behave well. n The childminder reviews her practice often and has clear ideas about ways to build ongoing improvements. She has met previous recommendations from her last inspection, for instance, she regularly practises evacuation procedures and children know how to leave the premises safely in emergencies. n The childminder works well with parents and gives them regular updates on their children's progress.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

n The childminder has not fully developed ways for children to use a wide variety of textures and materials to support their creative development further. n The childminder does not help children to understand the benefits of their current healthy routines, such as eating well and taking regular physical exercise.

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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 develop more ways for children to use a broad range of textures and materials to support their creative development further n increase children's understanding of the importance of physical health, in particular, the benefits of eating well and taking regular physical exercise.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

Inspection activities n The inspector viewed the premises with the childminder. n The inspector observed an activity carried out by the childminder with the children and discussed their progress. She spoke with the children when appropriate. n The inspector observed the interaction between the childminder and children. n The inspector checked some documentation and held a discussion with the childminder.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has a good understanding of the procedures to follow should she have concerns about a child's well-being. She helps to ensure that children are kept safe by checking all toys and areas of her home to reduce the risk of accidents. The childminder is eager to develop her skills further. For instance, she attended a course on behaviour management, which led to more effective practice to support children's personal development. The childminder observes children regularly, and is able to identify and support children who need extra help. She reviews planning and assessment consistently to ensure best outcomes for children.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder supports children's early literacy and language skills well. For instance, she reads stories to children in interesting tones and questions them effectively. The childminder teaches children good early mathematical skills. For example, children count objects as they play and know different shape names. They have a wide variety of opportunities to develop their physical abilities, such as climbing, running, balancing, throwing and catching skills on regular visits to the local park.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder has strong, nurturing relationships with children. She helps them to settle well. For instance, the childminder finds out about children's interests and skills to provide activities and routines that meet their needs successfully. Children gain good independence skills. For example, they learn to feed themselves and to dress themselves. Children have good awareness of how to behave in safe ways. For instance, they tidy away toys from the floor after play to prevent accidents and have good road safety awareness.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children learn to share and to take turns effectively, for example as they play simple board games. They are confident and motivated to learn. Children learn to respect themselves and others from different cultural and religious backgrounds. Children learn useful skills to support their future learning.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY471565 Local authority Merton Inspection number 10069598 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 0 - 3 Total number of places 4 Number of children on roll 4 Date of previous inspection 17 July 2014

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2013 and lives in Wimbledon in the London Borough of Merton. She operates Monday to Friday, from 8am to 6pm, all year round, except on public bank 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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