Childminder in Sutton

Inspection date 14 January 2019 Previous inspection date 18 November 2015

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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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This provision is good

n The childminder provides a welcoming environment for children where they easily choose from a good range of resources and play materials. n The childminder successfully promotes children's emotional and physical well-being. For example, she is sensitive to children's individual needs and routines and plans the day to meet these well. Children's behaviour is good. n Children enjoy taking part in a wide variety of stimulating activities and experiences based on their interests and needs. They make good progress in their learning. n The childminder has good partnerships with parents and other early years settings children also attend. She keeps parents well informed and involved in children's learning and development. n The childminder constantly reflects on her practice and makes changes to improve the quality of the provision. For example, she uses opportunities well to help children develop their ideas and creative skills, extending their interest and engagement more.

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This provision is good

n At times, the childminder does not fully support children's ability to extend their mathematical skills even further n The childminder does not consistently use children's experiences of the natural world to help them enhance their learning to an even higher level.

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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 children's concept of numbers, measurements and quantities to an even higher level n use children's experiences of the natural world even more effectively to continually broaden their learning.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

Inspection activities n The inspector observed children taking part in activities with the childminder. n The inspector had discussions with the childminder about her practice and about children's learning and development. n The inspector sampled paperwork, including children's records, and policies and procedures. n The inspector looked around the areas of the childminder's home used by children. n The inspector viewed written feedback from parents.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has completed safeguarding training. She knows what to do if she has concerns about a child's welfare. Risk assessment is effective. The childminder ensures her environment is consistently safe for children. Records are well organised and up to date. The childminder is motivated to continually develop her skills. For example, she makes good use of links with other childminders to help her keep up with changes and get new ideas. This helped her review her own practice and improve to support outcomes for children. The childminder closely monitors children's progress to identify any gaps in their learning.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder knows the children well. For example, she gathers detailed information from parents about children's interests, achievements and needs before they start. She plans activities carefully to encourage children's motivation and eagerness to take part. For example, children enjoy playing with animals, pretending they are on a farm. The childminder provides gentle guidance and support while encouraging children to try things for themselves. For example, she gives children time to work out how pieces of the train tracks and the trains fit together. She supports children's language and communication development effectively. For example, she talks to children as they play, encourages conversations and introduces new words. The childminder gives children opportunities and time to explore as they happily make marks and talk about signs in the environment.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder interacts well with children who are happy and settled in her care. She encourages children to be confident and independent. For example, they help themselves to toys and put on their own shoes and coat. The childminder has a warm, caring approach and acts as a good role model. For example, she reminds children of the rules and behavioural expectations. She encourages children to be polite, to share and to be respectful of others. The childminder supervises children closely. She makes thorough risk assessments of her home environment and any outings so children can play safely. She helps children learn the skills they need to keep themselves safe. For example, they understand to wash their hands after touching the pet rabbit.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children have good attitudes towards learning. They concentrate well and are engaged in their play. Children have good personal self-care skills and learn a range of useful skills that prepare them for the next stage in life and their education. For example, they are able to read signs and are keen to explore early writing. Children are sociable and benefit from outings away from the home. For example, they visit local playgroups where they make friends with other children.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY398665 Local authority Sutton Inspection number 10066313 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 3 - 7 Total number of places 4 Number of children on roll 4 Date of previous inspection 18 November 2015

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The childminder has been registered since 2009. She lives in Worcester Park, Surrey. She works each weekday from 7.30am until 6pm. The childminder holds a relevant early years 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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