Childminder in Sutton

Inspection date 31 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 Children make good progress from their starting points. The childminder uses her observations and assessments very well to monitor their achievements and to identify and address any gaps in learning. n The premises are safe and secure, allowing children to move around freely and safely. There is a broad range of resources and activities available to challenge their learning and development. n The childminder makes the most of opportunities to help children develop social skills, understand similarities and differences, and have pride in their community. n The childminder is a positive role model and children behave well. Children share, take turns and are praised for their achievements. This helps to enhance their self-esteem and confidence. n Partnerships with other settings that children attend have not been established to enable consistency in children's care and learning. n The childminder has not targeted professional development to help raise the quality of

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This provision is good

teaching to the highest level. n Systems for self-evaluation have not been established to support the childminder in seeking the views of the parents and children, to gain feedback about the setting.

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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 establish more regular arrangements for sharing information with other early years providers, so that there are clear plans in place for ensuring children receive consistent support between settings n focus more precisely on professional development to help raise the good quality of teaching to the highest level n enhance opportunities for parents to share their views about how the setting can be improved.

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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 observed the childminder's interactions with the children. n The inspector sampled a range of documentation, including policies, procedures and children's records. n The inspector conducted a tour of the premises used for childminding purposes.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminding completes regular training in child protection and is aware of the procedures to follow should there be a concern about a child's welfare. She implements robust risk assessments in her home and on outings to help ensure children play in safe and suitable environments. The childminder has made a positive start to her childminding business. For example, she accurately maintains the required records, such as visitors' log, medication and accident records, a daily register of children's hours of attendance and contracts with parents.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder's teaching is good. She is proactive in supporting children's language and communication skills. The childminder engages children in conversation and introduces them to new words to extend their vocabulary. For example, while looking at books about different types of vehicles, children learned about forklift trucks and what they do. She asks appropriate questions and allows children time to think about their responses. The childminder uses various strategies to promote children's early mathematical skills. For instance, she encourages children to match shapes and colours on corresponding activity mats. She supports children's play really well, as she provides them with time throughout the day to explore resources by themselves. Those interested in building activities gravitate to colourful wooden cranes and building bricks. They enthusiastically use the bricks to build tall towers.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder gathers detailed information from parents prior to the children attending. This helps her to provide meaningful activities for children when they first start, which she links to their interests to support them to settle with ease into her care. Children form a strong bond with the childminder, as the snuggle into her while sitting on the sofa enjoying story times. The childminder is proactive in helping children to lead a healthy lifestyle. For example, she sits with them to enjoy nutritious home-cooked meals and snacks. She engages them in meaningful conversations about healthy choices to enhance their knowledge further. The childminder effectively supports children's growing independence. For instance, she encourages younger children to feed themselves and to follow well-embedded health and hygiene routines.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children are making typical progress for their age and stage. They are learning new skills which help towards their next stages in learning and moving on to school. For example, they are keen to take part in activities and participate well, showing interest and good concentration abilities. Younger children develop their small muscle skills in preparation for early writing. For instance, they enjoy manipulating dough and using a variety of tools and different types of cutters.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY540634 Local authority Sutton Inspection number 10089986 Type of provision Childminder

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Registers

Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register Day care type Childminder Age range of children 2 - 8 Total number of places 4 Number of children on roll 3 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2017 lives in Sutton, located in the London Borough of Sutton. She works Monday to Friday from 7.30am to 6pm, all year round.

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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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