Childminder in Merton

Inspection date 8 March 2019 Previous inspection date 12 July 2016

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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 develops strong emotional bonds with children. They thoroughly enjoy their time in the childminder's company and are eager for her to join in their play. n Children are keen to explore the outdoor environment. They enjoy navigating cars around the garden and using the large slide. Children also delight in holding kites they created with the childminder and watching them move and dance in the wind. This helps to support children's physical development well. n The environment is welcoming, well organised and accessible. Children take part in a wide range of adult-led and child-initiated experiences. They are motivated to play, explore and learn. n The childminder has addressed the recommendations from the previous inspection. For instance, she has increased opportunities for children to engage with a range of materials and textures to increase their creativity. n The childminder introduces simple numbers, shapes and colours in activities, such as

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This provision is good

when children are accessing shape sorters, to encourage their understanding of mathematical concepts. n Children have limited opportunities to engage in activities and experiences to help them learn about letters and the sounds they represent. n The childminder does not make the most of opportunities for all children to see and hear their home language. n Current systems for evaluation are not focused enough to include the views of parents.

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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 experiment with letters and to link letters to sounds to further promote their early reading skills n develop further opportunities for all children to see and hear their home language during play n strengthen self-evaluation so that it includes the views of parents in identifying plans for improvement that enhance outcomes 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 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. n The inspector jointly observed an activity with the childminder and discussed children's learning.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder is fully aware of the procedures to follow if any concerns arise about children's welfare. In addition, she is proactive in assessing her home and garden to help ensure the environment is safe for children's use. The childminder is qualified and has a driven approach to her professional development to maintain children's good outcomes. Since her last inspection, she has undertaken a wide range of training to help develop and update her teaching skills and knowledge of supporting children with special educational needs and/or disabilities.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder knows the children well and uses her knowledge to provide activities that interest them. For instance, children who are fascinated with space are provided with resources and books to stimulate their interest further. Children enjoy creative activities where they experiment with foil, glue, glitter, coloured tissue paper and toilet- roll holders to create space rockets. They take pride in their artwork and cannot wait to take their work home to share with their families. The childminder uses effective methods of observation and assessment to monitor and support children's ongoing progress. This helps her to plan a broad range of challenging experiences to promote children's next steps and ongoing development.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder works well with parents during the settling-in period to meet individual children's care routines and needs. She interacts with children in a positive manner. Young children enjoy lots of hugs and eye contact with the childminder. She provides them with plenty of praise and encouragement. The childminder acts as a positive role model and has high expectations of children's behaviour. This has a positive impact on the children, who show good manners without being prompted. The childminder helps children to develop a healthy lifestyle. She teaches them good personal hygiene routines, such as washing their hands before lunch and after toileting. Meals provided by parents are stored and heated up effectively to promote children's health and well-being.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children learn good skills that prepare them well for their next stage of learning, including going to school. They confidently make decisions and choices about what they want to do. Children concentrate well and take their time to accomplish their chosen tasks. Younger children demonstrate very good levels of independence and they try to complete tasks for themselves. For instance, they put on their own shoes and coats prior to going out in the garden. Children count with certainty and identify numbers that are meaningful for them. Their mathematical skills are developing well.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY422711 Local authority Merton Inspection number 10074706 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 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 6 Date of previous inspection 12 July 2016

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2011. She lives in the London Borough of Merton. The childminder works from 8am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, all year round. The childminder has an appropriate early years qualification at level 3.

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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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