Childminder EY334172

Overall effectiveness Good

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

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The provision is good

New children settle well and develop strong attachments to the childminder. Younger children are happy and demonstrate that they feel safe and secure in the childminder's care. The childminder promotes their early language and communication skills extremely well. For example, she implements regular story and singing sessions. Babies respond with excitement and delight to the sound of the childminder's voice during play.

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The provision is good

Children's behaviour is good. Younger children develop a positive attitude to learning and persevere at new skills. For instance, the childminder encourages their early problem-solving abilities as they access shape sorters. They persist as they try to post shapes through the appropriate slot. The childminder takes pride in children's achievements by praising them when they accomplish goals. This helps children to develop motivation and self-confidence. The childminder has high expectations for all children in her care, and they know this.

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need to do better?

n The childminder completes accurate assessments to monitor children's progress effectively. She uses her observations of children to identify their individual strengths and key areas for development. Subsequently, she plans meaningful activities to capture their enthusiasm to learn. Children make good progress in relation to their starting points. They learn key skills that support them to be prepared for their next stage in learning and their eventual move to school. n Children's social skills are fostered well. The childminder uses the local community to extend children's learning experiences in different environments. For example, children attend a number of play and musical groups that encourage their social skills and creativity. n Although the childminder supports children's curiosity, she does not always enhance opportunities for babies to engage in activities that support their sensory play and learning.

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need to do better?

n Partnerships with parents are good. The childminder uses a range of strategies to keep them informed about their child's day, their routines and their progress. For instance, the childminder has daily discussions with parents at the beginning and end of the day. She sends parents photographs of their children at play, and encourages them to share any learning from home. This successfully promotes consistency in children's learning. n Babies show good physical dexterity as they turn the pages of books and lift flaps to see images underneath. The childminder provides children with beneficial opportunities for fresh air and exercise. For example, babies have daily 'tummy time' to help develop strong neck and shoulder muscles. n Children's health and welfare is promoted well at mealtimes. For instance, the

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need to do better?

31 October 2019 childminder stores meals provided by parents safely. She makes certain they are heated up and cooled down to ensure children's safety and well-being. n The childminder understands the role that self-evaluation plays in enabling her to review the quality of her provision and practice. For example, after a recent fire drill with the children, she identified the need to implement a grab bag to include essential items in the event of an emergency evacuation. The childminder also gathers the views of parents to further ascertain areas of development. This helps her raise the quality of her provision. n The childminder provides many opportunities for children to use and understand different technology. This enhances their understanding of the world. Young children have access to a wide range of cause-and-effect toys. They explore buttons and knobs on pop-up toys to cause a reaction. n Although the childminder's expectations are high for what children can achieve,

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need to do better?

she has not considered the additional benefits of further professional development to promote learning outcomes for children even further. n The childminder implements effective settling-in procedures to help her get to know children and their parents. She works closely with parents to understand details of children's starting points. This helps her to plan a curriculum which is based on children's capabilities, likes and dislikes.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder has a secure understanding of her legal responsibilities to safeguard children. She knows the procedures to follow to address any concerns about children who may be at risk of abuse or neglect. The childminder takes effective action to minimise hazards to children. As a result, children are cared for in a safe and secure environment.

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should:

n enhance all opportunities offered to younger children to fully support their sensory play, exploration and learning n strengthen professional development activities to raise the quality of teaching to an even higher level.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY334172 Local authority Sutton Inspection number 10120264 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 0 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 1 Date of previous inspection 25 September 2015

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2004. She lives in the London Borough of Sutton and offers care Monday to Friday from 8am to 6pm, all year round.

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Inspection activities

n The inspector and the childminder held a discussion to understand how the early years provision and curriculum are organised. n The inspector spoke with the childminder and children at appropriate times during the inspection and carried out a joint evaluation of the teaching and learning with the childminder. n The inspector observed the interactions between the childminder and children. n The inspector reviewed a selection of documents, including evidence of suitability checks carried out on adults at the address, and statutory documentation, such as first-aid certificates and appropriate insurance. n The inspector reflected on the written statements given by parents about the childminder's provision.

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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

31 October 2019 31 October 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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