Childminder in Merton

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 a home-from-home environment for children that is safe and nurturing. Children who are new to the setting quickly form strong attachments to her. She uses her many years of experience as a registered childminder to support children's learning and development by tailoring activities to meet children's needs and interests. However, she does not have a targeted programme of professional development in place to help raise the quality of teaching further. Children's physical development is promoted well. For example, the childminder helps babies to develop strength in their bodies in preparation for walking. She knows what they enjoy playing with and interacts well with them to support their language development. The childminder manages behaviour effectively to help children develop an understanding of what is expected of them.

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need to do better?

n The childminder builds effective partnerships with parents. She gathers a range of information that helps to provide her with a rounded picture of each child. She uses this information to support the development of children's emotional well-being effectively. n The childminder is a positive role model. Children behave well and feel secure in her care. n The childminder understands the importance of a healthy lifestyle. Children have plenty of opportunities in the childminder's large garden to enjoy fresh air and physical exercise, which promotes their good health. n Children make good progress and are well supported when they have additional needs identified. n The childminder does not always take full advantage of all the opportunities for professional development to support children's learning. n The childminder supports the development of children's communication and language well. n The childminder monitors children's progress to identify and address any gaps in

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need to do better?

their learning and development. n Methods of teaching are good. The childminder has an effective system in place to monitor the quality of educational activities and the progress children are making.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder has a good understanding of safeguarding matters and knows the action to take if she has any concerns about a child's welfare. She is vigilant and

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Safeguarding

13 September 2019 keeps children safe in her home. The childminder carries out risk assessments of her home to ensure she provides a safe environment for children to play.

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should:

n make the most of all opportunities for professional development, to enhance knowledge and skills to help improve children's learning.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 138120 Local authority Merton Inspection number 10072412 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 0 to 1 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 2 Date of previous inspection 10 February 2016

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 1984 and lives in Morden, Surrey. She operates during term time from 8am to 6pm, Monday to Friday.

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Inspection activities

n The inspector looked at relevant documentation, including the childminder's suitability to work with children. n The inspector spoke with the childminder about how she updates her skills and knowledge. n The inspector discussed with the childminder how she delivers the educational programmes for children and undertakes observation, assessment and planning. n The inspector viewed the areas of the home used for childminding. She observed care routines and assessed the impact these have on children's learning.

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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

13 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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