Childminder EY445052

Inspection date 29 August 2019 Previous inspection date 29 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 Children are confident to make choices and decisions about the toys they play with. The childminder follows their interest well and gives them strong support. Children make good progress in their learning and development. n The childminder encourages children's imaginative play. For instance, she provides toys, such as building and farming machinery, plus sand and water for children to create their own story. n Children settle well and are relaxed and happy in the childminder's care. They form a strong bond with the childminder, who gives praise and reassurance. Children behave well, listen, respond and are very polite. n The childminder involves parents in her assessments of children's learning well. They work together to ensure children achieve their next steps in their learning and are ready for their move to nursery or school. n Although the childminder has a good assortment of toys, some battery-operated

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This provision is good

resources do not function as they should to sustain children's interest and understanding of technology. n Children enjoy stories, but the childminder misses opportunities to engage children in listening to different sounds of words in preparation for the introduction to letter recognition.

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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 review children's use of information and technology resources to raise their interest and understanding of how things work n increase opportunities for children to listen to and analyse different sounds of words, in preparation for their introduction to letter recognition.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

n The inspector observed the childminder guide children in their play activities. n The childminder and the inspector carried out a joint observation of an activity and discussed the outcomes. n The inspector had a conversation with the childminder about self-evaluation and the statutory requirements. n The inspector took a note of the childminder's planning and talked with the children about the activities the childminder provides. n The inspector discussed with the childminder how she works in partnership with parents.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

The childminder is organised and completes all the necessary paperwork, such as children's information and records of their attendance. Parents are aware of her responsibilities as a childminder, and they have access to her policies and procedures. Safeguarding is effective. The childminder takes her responsibility to protect children seriously. She has a good knowledge of the local authority child protection procedures to follow in the event of any concerns about a child in her care. She is thorough in her risk assessments to ensure her home is secure and visitors are checked. The childminder evaluates her provision well. She has updated her mandatory training and reviewed her knowledge on the requirements to keep Ofsted informed of significant events. Recent training has also enhanced the childminder's skills in storytelling to support children's developing imaginative play.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder uses her observations and assessments of children's progress to successfully support their learning and progress. She includes activities that revolve around their interests to sustain and develop their play. For example, she introduces colours and counting as children play with cars. Children complete puzzles that include construction vehicles while learning their specific names, such as 'excavators', and describe their purpose. Children also enjoy exploring natural resources, such as sand and water. They fill containers and create shapes and mounds with the damp sand.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children enjoy a warm and secure relationship with the childminder. She takes time to allow the children to get to know her and feel comfortable to leave their parents. For example, the childminder includes activities about the children's culture and languages spoken at home. The childminder promotes good hygiene practice. She works with parents, who provide healthy snacks and meals. Children have opportunities to rest and exercise well. They benefit from the use of the outdoor space and daily outings to locations such as the park, where the childminder reminds them how to keep safe. For example, children tell the inspector they should not speak to strangers.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children develop concentration as they play with their chosen resources. They acquire caring attitudes and good social skills. Children who speak English as an additional language become confident speakers in English and are able to express themselves well. Children learn how to count, recognise numbers and shapes. They enjoy activities, such as playing 'shops', which raises their awareness of buying, selling and the use of money. Children are able to tend to their personal hygiene needs and understand the importance of keeping healthy. Children develop a good range of skills in preparation for school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY445052 Local authority Merton Inspection number 10075153 Type of provision Childminder

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Registers

Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register Day care type Childminder Age range of children 2 - 3 Total number of places 4 Number of children on roll 2 Date of previous inspection 29 February 2016

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2012. She lives in the London Borough of Merton. She operates from 8am to 5pm, Monday to Friday, throughout the year. The childminder holds a relevant qualification at level 2. She provides funded early education for three-year-old children.

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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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