Childminder in Sutton

Inspection date 4 June 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 thoroughly enjoy their time with the childminder. They are enthusiastic when they arrive, settle quickly and are keen to start their day. Children form strong bonds with the childminder and each other, which supports their emotional well-being well. n The childminder has a good knowledge of how children learn. She gathers initial information from parents to help identify their children's starting points. The childminder carries out effective observations as children play. She uses this information to plan activities based on children's interests. This helps children make good progress. n The childminder values her professional development to increase her knowledge and skills. For example, recent training on the early years foundation stage has supported her with planning and assessments to enhance children's learning and development further. n Children have many opportunities to develop their physical and social skills within the

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This provision is good

local community. For example, they enjoy regular trips to the park and toddler groups and visits to the library. n The childminder helps children learn to respect and value each other's differences. For example, children learn about different festivals and learn words from other languages. n The childminder's partnerships with other settings do not extend to consistently sharing information about children's learning and next steps. n The childminder does not consistently build on her good partnership with parents to encourage them to contribute regularly to their children's ongoing assessments.

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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 build more effective partnerships with other settings children attend by sharing information about children's development to ensure a consistent approach to their learning n encourage parents to contribute more consistently to ongoing assessments to further support children's learning both at the childminder's setting and at home.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

n The inspector checked areas of the home used for minding and the suitability of adults living in the house. n The inspector carried out a joint observation of children learning and held discussions with the childminder about her practice. n The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities inside and outside. n The inspector spoke to parents and took account of their written views. n The inspector sampled a range of documentation, including policies and children's developmental records.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has the necessary knowledge to follow procedures if she has concerns about a child's welfare. She has robust risk assessments in place and has a clear understanding of her role in keeping children safe. For example, she teaches all the children about road safety and practises emergency evacuations so they know what to do in an emergency. The childminder reminds young children about the dangers when using scissors. Children also learn about the importance of wearing hats, applying sun cream and drinking water to stay hydrated in the hot weather, during activities. The childminder is proactive in making changes to her practice and seeks feedback from parents. She takes account of their views and sets herself targets for improvements which are beneficial to the children.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder monitors children's progress well and has a good knowledge of how to support their individual learning. For example, she plans to use the topic on summer to develop children's small-muscle and imagination skills as they paint pictures about the weather, which will support their next steps in learning. The childminder supports young children's language and communication skills effectively. She uses skilful questioning and gives children time to think for themselves. She uses opportunities to model language, introduce new words and engage children in conversations. The quality of teaching is good. Young children enjoy singing and sharing stories and mark make to support their early literacy skills.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder is a positive role model, and is kind, caring and supportive. She regularly provides children with praise and encouragement and celebrates their achievements with 'wow' certificates. This helps raise children's self-esteem. Children listen well, use good manners and demonstrate good behaviour. The childminder uses opportunities to promote healthy lifestyles. She provides nutritious snacks and meals and access to fresh air and physical play. Children enjoy obstacle courses in the garden and older children walk to and from school. Younger children show good concentration during play and enjoy being helpful. For example, they tidy away their toys when they have finished playing.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children develop the skills they need for their next stage of learning and subsequent move to school. They are independent and develop self-help skills. For example, they put on their coats and shoes to go outside and wash their hands before eating. Children have good social skills and share toys with their friends. Young children count the legs on insects as they share stories, name colours and identify shapes in the environment.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY543651 Local authority Sutton Inspection number 10102687 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 - 7 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 2017. She live in Sutton, in the London Borough of Sutton. She is open from 8am to 5.30pm on Monday to Thursday during term time.

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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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