Childminder EY447588

Overall effectiveness Good

The quality of education Good Behaviour and attitudes Good Personal development Good Leadership and management Good Overall effectiveness at previous inspection Good

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The provision is good

The childminder provides an exciting and welcoming home environment for children to learn and develop. Children are imaginative and creative in their play. They show good levels of engagement and enthusiasm with rich and enjoyable learning experiences. For example, they enjoy selecting musical instruments and choosing songs to sing together. The childminder offers a wide range of resources that challenge children and encourage them to make independent choices in their learning. Children are extremely happy and settled in the childminder's care. The childminder models good behaviour and has high expectations for her own practice and for the children in her care. The childminder talks to them about what they are doing and introduces new words to extend their vocabulary. Children progress well in their development and display positive attitudes to learning. The childminder uses her good knowledge of children's interests to plan a variety of interesting

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The provision is good

activities that ignite children's natural curiosity and love of learning. Children have access to a broad range of books, and have opportunities to learn to recognise letters and numbers in print within the environment in order to enhance their early literacy and number skills. Children respond well to what is being taught and are interested, motivated and engaged throughout their play.

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need to do better?

n The childminder provides a high-quality, play-based environment, with rich opportunities for children to investigate across the prime and specific areas of learning. n She has a thorough understanding of the learning and development requirements and sensitively supports all families, including those who receive funding. n The childminder observes and assesses children's progress and she plans for their future learning with a good knowledge of what they already know and can do. n Children's emotional well-being is strongly fostered through the trusting relationships that the childminder has built with the children and their parents. n The childminder communicates effectively to ensure parents receive daily information about their child's day and the achievements they have made. Parents speak highly of the childminder and the service she provides. n At times, the childminder overlooks opportunities throughout the day to further

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need to do better?

develop children's independence and self-care skills to successfully close any gaps in learning more rapidly. n The childminder encourages children to have healthy lifestyles. Children have regular opportunities to be outdoors in the childminder's large and well-equipped garden. The childminder reminds children to drink water frequently and encourages them to eat healthily.

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need to do better?

9 September 2019 n Children benefit from regular trips and outings that allow them to use their physical skills, build up wider friendships and develop their social skills. n The childminder has high expectations for children's learning. However, in her enthusiasm for them to excel, she occasionally does not give them enough time to respond to questions she asks them. n The childminder keeps up to date with required training and attends courses to extend her professional development to raise practice to the highest level.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder has a secure understanding of the procedures to follow should she have any concerns about children's welfare. She knows how to recognise, record and respond appropriately to any concerns that may indicate that a child might be at risk of harm. The childminder completes thorough risk assessments and ensures the safety of the children is her highest priority.

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should:

n help children to further develop their independence and self-care skills in managing tasks for themselves, for example during everyday routines n provide children with more time to think and respond with their own views and suggestions, to build further on their learning.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY447588 Local authority Sutton Inspection number 10066319 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 1 to 2 Total number of places 4 Number of children on roll 2 Date of previous inspection 23 September 2015

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2012. She lives near Cheam, in the London Borough of Sutton. She operates Monday to Thursday from 8am to 5.30pm term time only. The childminder provides funded places for children aged two, three and four years.

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Inspection activities

n The inspector observed the quality of teaching and assessed the impact this has on children's learning. n The inspector spoke to the childminder and children throughout the inspection. n The inspector looked at relevant documentation, including the childminder's suitability to work with children. n The inspector discussed children's learning, assessment and planning with the childminder and her self-evaluation of the educational programme she delivers. n The inspector viewed written feedback from parents and took account of their views.

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Inspection activities

We carried out this inspection 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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Inspection activities

9 September 2019 9 September 2019 regulates and inspects to achieve excellence in the care of children and young people, and in education and skills for learners of all ages. It regulates and inspects childcare and children's social care, and inspects the Children and Family Court Advisory and Support Service (Cafcass), schools, colleges, initial teacher training, further education and skills, adult and community learning, and education and training in prisons and other secure establishments. It assesses council children's services, and inspects services for looked after children, safeguarding and child protection.

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