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 Inadequate

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The provision is good

Children have good relationships with the childminder and each other. They show that they feel safe and secure in the childminder's care. For example, while the childminder and her assistant sit on the floor during play, children climb on them and sit on their laps, receiving hugs and reassurance. The childminder provides lots of opportunities for free play, encouraging children to choose toys and follow their own interests during play. She also engages children in adult-led activities and outings in the local community. The childminder talks to children all the time, giving a good narrative about what they are doing and what is happening next. Children are purposefully engaged in play and are well behaved. The childminder gently supports children to learn how to share toys during play. They learn about taking turns in an enjoyable way, for example, while singing the rocket song and waiting their turn to be lifted up by the childminder to the moon. Children help to

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The provision is good

tidy away toys and cooperatively join in the daily routines. They enjoy songs and rhymes and learn new words as they look at pictures with the childminder, developing their language and communication skills well.

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need to do better?

n The childminder has made good progress since the last inspection. She has attended a vast range of training courses which have improved her knowledge and understanding of safeguarding children and promoting their learning and development. She is now confident in explaining her policies and the learning intentions of the activities she provides. n The childminder shows a good understanding of children's individual learning needs. She supports children who are learning English as an additional language well by using lots of pictures and props to help them extend their vocabulary effectively. n Children benefit from a broad range of activities and outings that promote all areas of learning. The childminder makes observations of children's progress and plans activities that reflect their needs and interests well. She seeks parents' views about children's learning at home to identify the next steps in their

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learning effectively. Children are making good progress from their starting points. They are developing the emotional resilience and skills they need for their eventual move on to school. n Children enjoy being creative while using play food to imitate cooking. They explore the way things move while pouring rice through the wheel and tipping it into different-sized cups. n Children have fun looking through the treasure box with the childminder. They develop their physical skills as they handle and explore the different textures of the variety of small toys and objects. Children's language skills are extended well as the childminder names the objects and introduces new words, such as the

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9 September 2019 'soft' cloth or 'rough' sponge. n The childminder works closely with parents and provides exceptional care to children who have additional health needs, safeguarding their welfare effectively. Children develop good self-care skills during toilet-training routines. Most children are confident in feeding themselves. However, the childminder does not always use mealtimes effectively to avoid any disruptions and ensure all children are comfortably seated, to fully support their physical control when attempting to feed themselves. n The childminder coaches and supports her assistants well. She continuously gives tips to extend their knowledge and improve their childcare practice. However, methods of supervision are in their infancy and do not fully identify the training needs of all assistants. n Children develop their physical skills well during outside play and regular outings to the park. They participate in activities about festivals and celebrations, which

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help them learn about people in the community. n Methods of record-keeping are now effective as the childminder maintains accurate information about the children in her care. All required documents and policies are in place to support the management of her childminding service.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder understands the procedures to follow if she has any concerns about children's welfare or if any allegations are raised. Since the last inspection she has attended a range of child protection courses and training in wider safeguarding issues. She has reviewed her safeguarding policies and displays contact details of relevant agencies so that she can take prompt action to report any concerns if needed. The childminder has developed her understanding of requirements to ensure any changes are notified to Ofsted, including procedures to check the suitability of all assistants.

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should:

n strengthen methods of supervision to provide individual coaching and support for assistants and identify their individual training needs n review the organisation of mealtimes to minimise any disruptions and ensure all children are comfortably seated to fully support their self-care skills.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY401056 Local authority Merton Inspection number 10099761 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 5 Date of previous inspection 22 February 2019

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2010. She lives in Wimbledon, in the London Borough of Merton. She provides care all day, each weekday, throughout the year. She works with an assistant.

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Inspection activities

n The inspector observed the quality of teaching and the impact this has on children's learning during play. n The inspector carried out a joint observation of an activity with the childminder. n The inspector looked at a variety of relevant documentation, including children's records, relevant policies, records of observation, assessment and planning. n The inspector spoke to parents and viewed written information 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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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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