Childminder in Sutton

Inspection date 7 January 2019 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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This provision is good

n The childminder makes regular and precise assessments to help her monitor children's progress and plan for their next steps in learning effectively. She provides exciting activities that challenge children. They make good progress in their development. n The childminder has high expectations for children's behaviour. She sets realistic boundaries and expectations that positively promote children's cooperation and good behaviour. This helps to prepare them well for building future relationships. n Children's good health is successfully promoted. They have plenty of opportunities to get fresh air and exercise as they visit local amenities, such as local parks, the farm and soft-play areas on a weekly basis. n The childminder uses self-evaluation successfully to identify areas for improvement and to ensure positive outcomes for children. For example, she has begun to reorganise the outside area so that children can engage in a wider range of activities.

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This provision is good

n The childminder sometimes does not make the most of opportunities for children to see and hear their home language. n The childminder does not make the most of opportunities to share information about children's achievements and levels of learning with other early years settings to support consistency in children's development.

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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 provide more opportunities for children to see and hear their home language, to support their communication and language even further n work in partnership with other settings that children attend to share information about their learning and development and provide improved consistency for children.

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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 looked at areas of the premises used for childminding and sampled relevant documentation, including children's records. n The inspector observed the childminder's practice and the learning opportunities provided. n The inspector and childminder jointly observed children at play. n The inspector viewed and took into account written feedback from parents.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

The childminder keeps her knowledge and skills up to date. For example, she has undertaken training to help increase her understanding of working with children with special educational needs and/or disabilities. Safeguarding is effective. The childminder demonstrates an effective awareness of child protection procedures and regularly updates her knowledge. She knows the steps to take if she has concerns about a child. The childminder works closely with parents by gathering robust information about children's starting points when they first begin attending, to help children settle well. She provides parents with regular information, for example, through daily diaries and discussions. This enables parents to be informed of their children's development and supports them to reinforce children's learning at home. The childminder encourages the parents to share 'wow' moments from home to support her in providing a more

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

consistent approach to children's learning.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder has created a well-organised learning environment that supports all areas of learning. She arranges her toys and resources well to encourage children to have ease of access. This helps children to follow their own interests and they are engaged and motivated in their play. For example, younger children concentrate intently for short periods of time as they explore a keys and locks puzzle. The childminder provides good opportunities for children to learn about colours and uses lots of mathematical language. Young children demonstrate they are developing good counting skills as they count objects accurately from one to three.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder values each child as an individual and builds warm caring relationships with them. She is a good role model and gives children lots of praise and encouragement which helps to promote their self-esteem and confidence. The childminder provides good resources and experiences for children to gain a positive image of themselves and of other people's differences. She has a good understanding of her responsibility for ensuring children's welfare. For example, she ensures her home is free from hazards and eliminates risks so that children can explore in a secure, safe environment. The childminder successfully teaches children how to keep themselves safe too. For instance, she encourages the children to help her tidy up the toys to prevent tripping hazards.

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Outcomes for children are good

Younger children's literacy skills are developing well as they self-select books independently and turn the pages carefully and confidently to look at the images on the pages. Children enjoy using their pre-writing skills as they access crayons to create marks on paper. They enjoy finding out how things work. Children observe then press the buttons on toys to see what happens. They are becoming more independent at meal times. For example, younger children use spoons to feed themselves at lunch time. Children play well alongside each other and have a positive approach to learning. They are developing key skills in readiness for future learning and their later move to school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY541092 Local authority Sutton Inspection number 10089810 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 - 2 Total number of places 5 Number of children on roll 3 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Registers

The childminder lives in Sutton, located in the London Borough of Sutton . She works from Monday to Thursday 8am to 6pm all year round. The childminder holds a level 6 childcare qualification.

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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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