Childminder in Sutton

Inspection date 2 July 2019 Previous inspection date 11 March 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 Safeguarding is effective, which enables children to feel safe and happy. The childminder prioritises the safety of children, regularly updating risk assessments for outings when using public transport. Children form strong bonds with both the childminder and the childminder's assistant. Children are given healthy food choices and know the role exercise plays in keeping healthy. n Children are encouraged to be independent in their learning. They are praised for 'having a go'. They enjoy being successful in what they set out to do. The childminder has high expectations that children will succeed and prepares them well for the next stage in learning. n Partnership with parents is good. Parents speak highly of the care and commitment the childminder has for the children in her care. The childminder liaises regularly with parents, and sends pictures of their children engaged in learning and play activities.

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This provision is good

n The childminder's assistant is well supported by the childminder with ongoing supervision and discussions regarding professional development opportunities. They are reflective of their practice, regularly meeting to discuss improvements for the setting and to follow individual children's interests. n The childminder has a good knowledge of the early years foundation stage. She uses relevant documentation to plan next steps in learning for children. She carries out the progress review for two-year-olds, offering feedback to parents. The childminder understands the importance of assessment and knows that it offers opportunities for early identification and intervention, if required.

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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 further support children's creativity, allowing them to explore various materials and media independently n use all information from observations of learning to plan activities that deepen children's learning.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

n The inspector observed activities both indoors and in the garden area, and assessed the impact they have on children's learning. n The inspector sampled relevant documentation used by the childminder, including policies, procedures, children's assessments and learning journals. n The inspector spoke with the childminder's assistant to ascertain support and supervision is in place. n The inspector spoke with the childminder and children during the inspection. Parents' views were taken into account.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has risk assessments in place for her home, as well as for outings when children are taken on public transport to places of interest. Supervision of the childminder's assistant is good. She has attended mandatory and professional training. The childminder and her assistant evaluate and discuss the needs of the children on a weekly basis. They offer children a broad curriculum with indoor and outdoor learning experiences. The childminder is aware of each child's next steps in learning so they are ready for their next educational setting. The childminder actively promotes British values, such as respect and inclusion. The childminder responds to parents' views through questionnaires and face-to-face dialogue. Parents are very happy that their children are kept safe, are happy, and make progress in learning.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

There is a good balance between adult-led and child-initiated learning. A strength is to allow children to 'have a go' for themselves without overt adult interference. The adults offer support and guidance if the child asks for it. Both adults communicate well with children. They simplify language enabling children to listen attentively, but do not shy away from using expanded vocabulary. While making pizzas the children were asked what the dough felt like and the adults modelled 'sticky, stretchy, soft and squidgy'. Children are supported to develop fine-motor skills and older children practise writing letters in their names and learning initial sounds in words. The childminder knows the early years foundation stage framework, using observations of children to plan 'in the moment' for next steps in learning. Outings are planned for on most days, supporting children's widening view of their world and engaging with different communities and

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children flourish emotionally and feel safe in the setting. Children's needs are well supported, with adults and children responding positively and respectfully to each other. Children form strong attachments to the adults. The childminder keeps daily attendance records, and children self-register each day. This encourages them to be part of the process, and to learn to recognise their own names. Children eat healthy snacks, and sometimes help to prepare lunches. They are encouraged to try new foods. They are taught that eating healthily and keeping active will support general health.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good rates of progress from their starting points. The childminder encourages independence and has high expectations that children will achieve. Different aged children have many opportunities to enjoy the learning environment. The childminder teaches children key skills and a love of stories through using story sacks with props for retelling classic tales. She knows that language and communication is a key area of learning, and actively supports the development of all children's language skills, ensuring they are well prepared for the next stage in their learning.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY383019 Local authority Sutton Inspection number 10066354 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 - 3 Total number of places 4 Number of children on roll 4 Date of previous inspection 11 March 2016

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2008. She lives in Sutton, Surrey. The childminder works on weekdays, 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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