Childminder in Sutton

Inspection date 8 August 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 make good progress. The childminder regularly observes and assesses their development, identifying what they need to learn next. She provides a good range of stimulating activities which take into account children's interests, such as exploring textures. n Children are very happy, settled and secure in the childminder's care. They form close bonds with the childminder as they play together and have fun while singing songs using finger puppets. Children show delight as they anticipate what is going to come next with familiar rhymes. n The childminder models calm and respectful behaviour. She consistently offers praise and encouragement to help children develop a positive approach to learning new skills and to increase their confidence. n The childminder has established close working partnerships with parents, who are very happy with the service she provides. The childminder supports parents positively and

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This provision is good

keeps them very well informed about children's care needs and progress. n The childminder has not explored other ways to support children who speak English as an additional language to hear and develop their home languages in her setting, to help support their communication and language skills. n The childminder considers the quality of her service and has identified areas for improvement. However, she does not seek parents' and children's views to inform the self-evaluation process.

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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 increase opportunities for children who speak English as an additional language to hear and use their home language in the childminder's setting to enhance their language development n broaden the self-evaluation process by taking into account the views of parents and children.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

n The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities indoors and assessed the impact this has on children's learning. n The inspector had a tour of the premises. n The inspector had discussions with the childminder and children at various points during the inspection. n The inspector took account of parents' views from their written feedback. n The inspector reviewed a sample of documentation, including children's developmental assessments.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder has clear policies and procedures to help her keep children safe. She has a secure understanding of the signs that may indicate a child is at risk of harm and knows how to report any concerns about children's welfare. The childminder attends regular training to develop her professional skills and maintain a good knowledge of safeguarding issues. She works effectively in partnership with parents to meet children's care and learning needs. The childminder gathers useful information about children when they join her provision. She uses this effectively to cater for children's individual care needs and to provide activities which engage and interest them.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder observes children as they play and regularly monitors their development. She supports children's understanding of mathematics extremely well. For example, as children fill containers with dried pasta, the childminder introduces words to develop their understanding of size, shape and quantity. Additionally, while singing songs, children are encouraged to develop their problem-solving skills as they count how many monkeys are left. The childminder makes good use of amenities in the local area. She values the importance of regular outdoor play and takes children to the park daily, so that they can access fresh air and develop their physical skills.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children feel safe and secure in the childminder's care and confidently explore the well- resourced environment. Children learn about the importance of a healthy diet and good hygiene routines, such as washing their hands before meals. Children behave well as the childminder has a caring and nurturing approach, which children respond to positively. Children learn how to keep themselves safe when they practise fire drills and show care for the environment by helping with tidying up.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress from their individual starting points. They acquire a wide range of skills and knowledge and are well prepared for the next stages in learning, including starting school. Children are imaginative and express themselves freely in a range of different ways, such as printing with paints, singing and energetically acting out movements. They make choices about their play and independently access resources to support their own interests and ideas. Children are sociable and develop their language skills, encouraged by the childminder's enthusiastic interactions and careful questioning.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY540918 Local authority Sutton Inspection number 10089931 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 5 Number of children on roll 3 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2017 and lives in Mitcham, in the London Borough of Sutton. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays.

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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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