Childminder in Sutton

Overall effectiveness Good

The quality of education Good Behaviour and attitudes Good Personal development Good Leadership and management Good Overall effectiveness at previous inspection Not applicable

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The provision is good

Children thrive and blossom in this setting. Children warm to the caring childminder, who is kind and attentive to their needs. She finds out about their families, languages, cultures and interests, which she actively includes in her planning. This helps children to settle quickly and look forward to their time with the childminder. Children particularly benefit from the well-organised play environment, together with the childminder's skills in presenting activities. Her curriculum is focused on supporting an 'I can do' approach to children's learning. Children love choosing resources, exploring how they work, solving problems and returning activities to the respective shelves when complete. Children develop a good sense of order, which helps to improve their concentration and enables them to tackle more difficult tasks in a methodical way. The childminder often reads with the children. She introduces an engaging variety of books that challenge children's

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The provision is good

thinking about behaviour and attitudes. Children are encouraged to think for themselves and be aware of being safe. For example, they help to wipe rainwater from the slide before use and know that water on the floor may cause them to slip.

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need to do better?

n The childminder gives a high priority to children's healthy eating. They quickly learn the routines before certain activities, such as washing their hands before meals. Children relish the home-cooked dishes. They learn how food helps their bodies to grow strong. n Children discover the wonders of their world. They distinguish the sounds of different languages while the childminder broadens their vocabulary and explains the meaning in English. For example, children discussed the weather, shaking the 'weather jars'. They recognised the colours, shapes and sizes of fruit and recalled that strawberries produce a flower that turns red when ripe. Children learned about differences and habitats of creatures such as frogs and fish. n Children are guided to show care for each other and for their environment. They share toys and help to tidy up. Children remember simple courtesies, such as greetings and good manners. They also develop a positive attitude, learning

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need to do better?

from the occasions when the childminder has to remind them of the value of good behaviour. n The childminder listens to children and follows their interests. On the day of the inspection, children did not wish to do the planned activity, but were eager to put on their boots and play outside. The childminder quickly reappraised her plan and organised an outside play theme. Children had fun discovering that pouring water over an upright wheel makes it go fast or slow. They enjoyed being busy, collecting autumn leaves from the garden and placing them in their wheelbarrow. The childminder uses every opportunity to introduce new words and counting. The children begin to recognise the written numbers that are

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need to do better?

26 September 2019 attractively displayed. n Children have high-quality and unusual resources which the childminder uses well to help children in the next stage of their learning. Nevertheless, the present methods of tracking the learning and development of the youngest children do not ensure that they have acquired the essential skills that they need before moving on to their next steps. n Parents report that they are very happy with the childminder's practice. They value her as 'an extended part of the family' and they appreciate her attention to their children's learning. Although these partnerships are secure, the childminder has yet to develop links with other professionals previously involved with the children, to obtain a comprehensive picture of children's past experiences. n The childminder constantly reflects on her practice and adapts her training needs to the ages of the children in her care. For example, she is currently

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need to do better?

refreshing her knowledge of how babies learn and develop. This proactive approach has a positive impact on children's care and development.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder ensures her home is safe. She is vigilant in her supervision of children at all times. She teaches children how to keep safe, both inside the home and when on outings. Recent training has refreshed the childminder's existing knowledge of the signs and symptoms that may indicate a child is at risk of harm. She knows the procedures to report any concerns in the correct way. These are clearly displayed for information for parents, and for the childminder's immediate access, should she have cause to make a referral about a child's welfare.

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should:

n review the present methods of tracking the learning and development of the youngest children to ensure that they achieve essential goals, including health and self-care, before moving on to their next steps n further develop partnership working, particularly with others who have previously been involved with the children's care.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY546228 Local authority Sutton Inspection number 10109947 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 2 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 3 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2017 and lives in Wallington, Surrey. She adopts the Montessori method of teaching children. The childminder operates from 7.30am to 6pm Monday to Friday, all year round, apart from family holidays. She holds a Montessori teaching diploma at level 3.

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Inspection activities

n The childminder and inspector did a tour of all the areas that children use and discussed how the resources complemented the curriculum for children's learning. n All relevant documentation was checked, including qualifications of the childminder, the suitability of household members and record books showing children's attendance, medication and any accidents. n A joint observation was carried out with the childminder, who explained her teaching methods and how her resources support children's learning. n The inspector held a discussion with the childminder about her procedures to protect and safeguard children. The childminder also showed how she risk assesses her home to ensure it is safe. n The inspector noted the written views of parents and talked to the children during their play.

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Inspection activities

26 September 2019 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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26 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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