Childminder in Sutton

Inspection date 14 June 2019 Previous inspection date 23 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 demonstrates good teaching skills. She completes regular observations and assessments of children's learning. She monitors their progress well and works closely with parents. For example, she exchanges lots of information with parents about children's care, education and learning targets. This helps to promote the good progress all children make. n Children behave well. The childminder promotes their confidence and sense of self- esteem well. For instance, she provides them with regular praise to reward their achievements. n The childminder enhances children's physical skills well. For example, they develop good hand-to-eye coordination as they use a range of tools, such as spades, scoops and spoons to collect sand to fill different containers. Children use their imaginations well as they sieve sand and inform the childminder that they are making 'chocolate banana cake'. n The childminder uses self-evaluation effectively to help her reflect on ways to improve

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This provision is good

her provision. She seeks the views of the parents, who comment positively about the childminder and make suggestions about how she can support their children's development even further. n The childminder sometimes misses opportunities to develop children's early reading abilities to the highest level. n The childminder has not fully explored ways for children to learn about and use technology to further promote their understanding of the world.

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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 more learning opportunities for children to gain a deeper understanding of letters and linking letters to sounds n develop more ways for children to increase their understanding of technology.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

n The inspector had discussions with the childminder relating to her practice. n The inspector looked at areas of the premises used for childminding and sampled relevant documentation. n The inspector and childminder jointly observed children at play. n The inspector observed the childminder's practice and the learning opportunities she provides for children. n The inspector viewed written feedback provided by parents.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder regularly updates her training in child protection and is aware of the procedures to follow should there be a concern about a child's welfare. She uses her robust policies, procedures and risk assessments to promote children's well-being and safety successfully. The childminder has a positive attitude towards the continuous improvement of her provision. She has completed the recommendations from her last inspection. For instance, she has increased opportunities for children to take part in activities that promote their creativity and imagination. The childminder continually updates her knowledge and skills through research and training. For example, she has recently completed a training update on the early years foundation stage. This has helped to refresh her knowledge of assessments and the areas of learning to support children's development even further.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder is skilled in extending children's communication and language skills. For instance, she asks children lots of interesting questions to encourage them to express their thoughts and views. This contributes towards children becoming confident communicators. The childminder provides children with good opportunities to develop an understanding of the natural world. For instance, while looking for leaves in the garden, children learn the different names of the plants and trees. They use mathematical skills as they compare the different shapes and sizes of the leaves. The childminder encourages children to enjoy being creative. For example, they delight in using the different-coloured chalks and paper to create rubbings of the leaves they collected in the garden.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder is caring and affectionate. Children demonstrate they have developed secure and trusting relationships with her. Children gain good personal hygiene skills, learning when to wash their hands before eating and after using their hands to cover their mouths when coughing. During mealtimes the childminder engages in discussion to increase children's understanding of the nutritional value of different food groups. She further extends their knowledge by playing games with them, such as 'tummy ache'. She reinforces children's understanding of turn taking effectively as they play the board game together. The childminder regularly takes children to local early years groups as part of enabling them to play and socialise with a wider range of children in the community.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children make good progress from their individual starting points. They are well prepared for their next stages in learning. Children's awareness of mathematics is developing well through activities that involve counting objects and identifying numbers in the environment. They are gaining independence, for example, as they put on and take off their shoes to go into the garden. They are learning essential skills that help ensure they are well prepared for going to school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY366356 Local authority Sutton Inspection number 10066353 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 3 - 3 Total number of places 5 Number of children on roll 1 Date of previous inspection 23 February 2016

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2007. She lives in Belmont, in the London Borough of Sutton. The childminder is available to work each weekday, from 7.30am to 6pm, for most of the year.

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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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