Childminder in Sutton

Inspection date 4 June 2019 Previous inspection date 26 February 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 plans exciting age-appropriate activities for children. The setting is very well equipped both inside and outside. Children are regularly taken out into the community and experience positive interactions with the wider world. n Children feel safe and happy in this welcoming and caring environment. They form very close attachments to the childminder. She knows their individual needs and interests, which supports a strong sense of emotional well-being. n Children are encouraged to be independent and are learning to make choices. The childminder supports the development of children's language and communication skills by offering a narrative to their play, regularly sharing books and introducing new vocabulary. The childminder knows the appropriate next steps in learning for all children and they make very good progress from their individual starting points. n The childminder forms very effective partnerships with parents. She shares information

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This provision is good

using a 'daily diary' which keeps parents involved in their child's care and learning. The childminder uses parents' questionnaires to reflect and improve her provision for children. n The childminder is very committed to providing high-quality care and learning experiences for children. Parents comment very favourably about the service they experience.

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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 on the 'Characteristics of Effective Learning' during children's play to enrich and further support each child's next steps.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

n The inspector observed the childminder's interactions and her practice. n The inspector and the childminder carried out a joint observation of a young child at play. n The inspector looked through relevant safeguarding and other statutory documentation, and children's assessment records and planning. n The inspector viewed areas of the premises used for childminding, including the well- equipped outside area.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The safety and well-being of children in the setting are paramount, with all areas of the setting and outings assessed for risk. The childminder's practice embodies British values, including respect and tolerance, and the children have a strong model for positive behaviours. The learning environment is very well laid out and accessible for children to access resources independently. The childminder has developed a good programme of monitoring individual children's progress from different starting points, which she shares with parents. She encourages children to be independent by attempting to put on their own shoes and coats, wash their hands and use utensils. The childminder is very reflective of her practice and has a list of improvements for the outside learning environment, including developing a 'mud kitchen' for children. She keeps her skills updated by attending regular training.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder has high expectations for children's learning and next steps in development. She has a very secure knowledge of the early years foundation stage, which promotes consistently good teaching and supports children to work towards achieving good outcomes. Assessment is accurate and records show the good progress made by children. Children have access to a range of resources celebrating diverse cultures and promoting inclusion. The childminder rotates resources to challenge children's skills and interests. Children acquire new skills across the three prime areas of learning, and planning is very effective to achieve this. The childminder works closely with parents to support the development of communication and language, additionally offering a wide range of picture books and storybooks to share at home.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder has very good relationships with parents and the children, who respond well to the very caring and supportive environment. Children behave well, know what is right from wrong and are learning to share and respect others. They are given healthy food and learn about the importance that exercise plays in their lives. Children are praised for their efforts and enjoy achieving. They go out on most days into the community, joining in with activities involving other children and other adults. Risk assessments are thorough, as are accident reports. Attendance at the setting is good.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are kept safe and are very happy at this setting. They make good progress in their learning from their individual starting points. They develop good social skills and become confident independent learners who can express their needs effectively. The childminder offers a broad range of resources that support the early years foundation stage. Parents are kept informed about children's progress and contribute to the body of evidence for assessment. Children take part in many activities on offer in the locality, ensuring that they are becoming increasingly aware of the wider world.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY319222 Local authority Sutton Inspection number 10066347 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 4 Number of children on roll 4 Date of previous inspection 26 February 2016

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2006. She lives in the London Borough of Sutton. The childminder works Monday to Friday, 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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