Childminder in Sutton

Inspection date 26 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 The childminder has high expectations of all children. She knows the children well and uses her observations to plan for the next steps in their development. n The childminder is a good role model. Children behave well. They are highly motivated with a strong sense of belonging. For example, children share toys from home with their friends. n The childminder completes accurate ongoing assessments and regularly monitors children's development. Children make good progress in their learning. n The childminder provides a range of opportunities for children to learn about nature and the wider world. They study the seasons and how hedgehogs live, and learn about the importance of recycling. n The childminder works closely with parents, keeping them well informed about their children's progress and how they can support their learning at home. Parents comment that their children flourish in her care. n The childminder provides a stimulating environment for indoor and outdoor play.

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This provision is good

Children are inquisitive and explore using walkie talkies, magnifying glasses, torches and posters of insects. n The childminder is not currently making the most of every opportunity to continue her professional development and help raise her teaching practice to the very highest level. n The childminder does not take full advantage of opportunities that arise during play to provide a wide range of reading materials to extend children's interest in books and reading.

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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 focus professional development opportunities on enhancing the already good teaching practice to the highest quality and providing excellent outcomes for children n expand the range of reading materials available to help children develop further their interest in reading and extend their knowledge and skills to even higher levels.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

n The inspector observed and discussed the quality of teaching during activities, indoors and outdoors, and assessed the impact this has on children's learning. n The inspector viewed a range of documentation, including attendance records; suitability checks; children's observation, assessment and planning records; and policies and procedures. n The inspector carried out a joint observation with the childminder. n The inspector took account of the views of parents through reading the written feedback provided. n The inspector viewed areas of the home used for childminding.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

The childminder works closely with other childminders, professionals and parents to support the regular evaluation of her practice and drive improvements forward. This is illustrated in the way the childminder uses feedback from parents to build on her strengths and make changes to any areas of weakness. The childminder supports children so they are ready for their move to school. She organises 'play dates' with other children who will be attending the same school to help them build secure friendships. This enables children to have a smooth transition. Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has a good knowledge of safeguarding and knows the procedures to follow to help keep children safe and protect their welfare.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder is skilled at supporting children's understanding of mathematical concepts through daily activities and discussions. For instance, young children count how many breadsticks they put on the plates as they prepare their snack. They consider concepts such as 'more' and 'less'. The childminder encourages children to try things for themselves and persevere with challenging tasks. For example, after finding letters using the technical toys, children hunted for the matching letters in the garden. The childminder plans a range of activities and events to support children's understanding of different communities. For instance, she cooks meals with the children from a range of cultural recipes she gathers from the families. This helps children to celebrate their differences. Children develop good communication and language skills, including those who speak English as an additional language. This was evident when they made musical

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

shakers and asked questions such as, 'What else expands like rice?'

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder forms close bonds with the children and they engage well with their peers. They are encouraged to choose and lead their own play, which gives them a sense of independence. The childminder has good procedures for promoting healthy eating. She keeps a daily diary and displays key ingredients from menus. This helps to monitor children's dietary and medical needs. Children enjoy plenty of exercise and outdoor play to develop their physical skills and help promote a healthy lifestyle. They concentrate for long periods of time as they extend their imaginative skills. Older children confidently balance and manage the steps and slide. Younger children enjoy building 'ice creams' they scoop and create from sand. They understand hygiene routines and learn to manage their personal needs. They show this when they wash their hands after being outside. They put their flannels away to be washed.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children make good progress in their learning, including those in receipt of additional funding. Children who speak English as an additional language progress well from where they started. Children gain the skills that prepare them well for future learning. They demonstrate this when older children write and sound out letters of the alphabet. Young children develop their hand control as they independently use different tools, such as the chalk and the easel to draw and identify shapes.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY541865 Local authority Sutton Inspection number 10090116 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 - 4 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 3 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2017. She lives in Carshalton, Surrey. She operates Monday to Friday from 8am to 6pm, term time only. She holds a relevant childcare qualification at level 3. The childminder offers funded places for two- and three-year-old children.

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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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Registers

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