Childminder in Sutton

Inspection date 3 April 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 have a warm and trusting relationship with the childminder, who knows their personalities well. The childminder establishes secure routines throughout the day that help children settle easily, which supports their sense of belonging and increases their confidence. n The childminder shows passion for her role and carefully plans a broad range of interesting and stimulating experiences for children. For example, she provides the children with a range of media and materials to develop their design and creative skills. n The childminder makes good use of the local environment to help children learn about people and communities beyond their experience. Children enjoy regular trips to a wide range of places of interest, for example the local market, farms and playgrounds. n Effective partnerships with parents enable the childminder to meet the children's individual needs well. For instance, she completes detailed observations of children's

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This provision is good

activities which she shares with parents and she discusses when potty training is appropriate based on individual children's needs. n The childminder provides a safe and well-organised environment where children choose from a wide range of books, toys and activities that reflect their interests and individual learning needs. n The childminder does not make the most of all opportunities to fully develop children's independence skills. n Although children are given healthy snacks and meals, the childminder does not consistently help them to understand the benefits of healthy eating and healthy lifestyles.

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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 children with more consistent opportunities to do things for themselves to develop their independence skills further n discuss the importance of healthy eating with children and how it promotes good health.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

n The inspector looked at relevant documents, including some policies and procedures, training information and children's records. n The inspector looked at the areas of the home used by children and checked the evidence of suitability of all adults who live on the premises. n The inspector completed a joint observation of a planned activity with the childminder to evaluate the quality of teaching and learning. n The inspector observed the childminder's interactions with the children and spoke to the childminder and children at appropriate times during the inspection. n The inspector took into account the views of the parents.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder keeps her knowledge of safeguarding and the signs of child abuse and neglect up to date, and she knows the referral procedures to follow if she has a concern. The childminder completes robust risk assessments to ensure any hazards to children are minimised. For example, she carries out regular fire drills so that children know how to leave the premises safely. The childminder has a good knowledge of children's interests and abilities. She provides a full and active curriculum for children, which includes engaging in learning experiences indoors and outdoors. The childminder seeks the views of parents and uses these to support her in making ongoing improvements to the quality of her provision. Parents enjoy access to the online learning journal where they see photographs of the activities their children take part in and have the opportunity to contribute to their learning.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder adapts her teaching practice well to the different abilities and ages of the children in her care. For instance, at the craft table, children eagerly make marks using a range of materials such as markers, colouring pencils and stamp shapes. This helps to develop children's physical skills. The childminder has a detailed knowledge of what children can do and uses this knowledge during their play. For example, an older child matches coloured objects to the appropriate number while the younger children sort objects by colour into bowls. Children develop mathematical skills in number recognition, counting and sorting. They are successfully engaged and motivated to learn. For example, children enjoy story time with the childminder and discuss what is happening in the story. The childminder uses her observation and assessment of children's development to plan for what each child needs to learn next. The quality of

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder is kind, friendly and patient. She has a close relationship with the children, who are happy and well settled in her care. Children show total self-confidence and strong self-esteem around visitors. The childminder provides children with opportunities to develop their social skills. She takes them on outings and to toddler groups where they can socialise with other children. The childminder provides children with nutritious well-balanced menus and ensures that they wash their hands before eating snacks and meals. She sets clear boundaries for good behaviour. For example, the childminder encourages children to take turns and share toys with their friends.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress in relation to their starting points. They concentrate and persevere at tasks that interest them. For example, children actively explore a variety of games and puzzles, which they complete with high levels of interest and enthusiasm. They are confident and self-assured as they explore the environment, choosing activities and leading their own play. Children acquire a range of skills that prepare them for the next stage in their learning and eventual move to school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY541383 Local authority Sutton Inspection number 10089676 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 - 9 Total number of places 5 Number of children on roll 4 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2016 and lives in the London Borough of Sutton. She operates all year round, Monday to Thursday from 7am to 6pm, except for bank holidays and the period between Christmas and New Year.

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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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