Childminder EY549524

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 feel happy, safe and secure in this warm, caring and homely environment. They form close relationships with the childminder and each other. The childminder is skilled at promoting children's good behaviour and children know the rules of the setting well. For instance, they use good manners, take turns and are kind to their friends. This helps children to feel secure and to know their boundaries. The childminder reinforces this clearly, using age-appropriate language. For example, children tidy away their toys when they have finished playing and use 'walking feet' around the home.

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The provision is good

Children enjoy a variety of innovative, exciting and interesting learning experiences, which draw on their interests and promote an enthusiasm and confidence in learning. The childminder regularly takes children to local parks and on woodland walks, exploring the natural world around them. The childminder makes excellent use of the local community to enhance children's learning, and children benefit from many opportunities to socialise with a wider group of children.

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The provision is good

The childminder knows the children in her care extremely well and has a clear idea of what they already know and can do. She plans challenging activities for their next steps in learning. Children are encouraged with praise from the childminder to develop their confidence and self-esteem. As a result, they persevere in new and more challenging activities.

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need to do better?

n Parents speak positively of the childminder. They write positive comments about the good-quality care and education she provides. The childminder keeps them informed of their children's progress in a range of ways, including daily diaries, messaging services and verbal feedback. These positive relationships with children's families provide continuity in care, and support more accurate assessment of children's development. n Children make good progress in all areas of learning. The childminder's clear system of assessment means that any additional learning needs are swiftly identified. n Children learn important skills which will support them in the next stages of their learning. For example, the childminder is skilled at encouraging children's independence as they learn to prepare their own snacks, follow well-established hygiene routines and put their shoes and coat on before going out. n The childminder evaluates her service effectively, using feedback from parents

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need to do better?

and children to continually improve. As a result of attending training, the childminder has simplified her system for observing children's progress. As a

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need to do better?

16 December 2019 result, there is a clearer link between observation, assessment and planning for children's next steps in learning. n The childminder meets the needs of children of all ages effectively. She adapts activities to enable children to join in. For example, babies were encouraged to join in with a counting activity by using number stamps and paint. Younger children benefit from playing alongside their older peers, and older children are excellent role models for good behaviour. n The childminder makes excellent use of local parks, giving children many opportunities for physical development. Children learn to take risks in a fun and active way. For example, children have access to scooters and ride-on equipment, which supports their balancing skills. Additionally, they learn to play team sports together, such as football. n Children develop a knowledge of the world around them. Diversity is positively

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and actively promoted, and children enjoy learning about different cultural celebrations, such as Martin Luther King Day and Diwali. Children have many opportunities to learn about the natural world. For instance, children learn how to recycle different materials they use, and they demonstrate an understanding of how to look after their planet. n The childminder has developed links with other providers in the area. However, these partnerships do not ensure that information about children's development is shared from the start in order to consolidate learning and support consistent care routines. n The childminder interacts extremely well with the children. She is affectionate and gentle in her approach. She engages in conversation during play and asks open-ended questions, promoting communication skills. She has a clear plan to further develop this area and to make communication and language skills a

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder has a good understanding of child protection and is extremely vigilant in keeping children safe. She knows the potential signs that indicate a child may be at risk of harm, and how to report any possible concerns. The childminder completes regular safeguarding training and makes sure that her knowledge and understanding is always up to date. She assesses risks effectively and maintains a safe environment. For example, she ensures that stairgates are used to restrict children's access to the cooking area in the kitchen.

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should:

n strengthen partnerships with other providers to provide continuity in children's

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16 December 2019 care and learning experiences. n further develop skills to extend children's early language and communication abilities, to support progress in this area yet further.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY549524 Local authority Sutton Inspection number 10109962 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 3 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 12 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2017. She lives in Sutton, Surrey. The childminder operates her service Monday to Friday from 7.30am to 5.30pm, term-time only.

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Inspection activities

n The inspector looked at all the areas of the home used for childminding. n The quality of education was discussed with the childminder following a joint observation with the inspector. n The inspector looked at a sample of relevant documentation. This included records of staff suitability and training. n The inspector held discussions with the childminder and children at appropriate times during the inspection, and observed the quality of education. n The inspector observed children during their activities, including the walk to school and at lunchtime.

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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

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