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 Not applicable

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The provision is good

Children are happy and settled in the childminder's comfortable and welcoming home. Their emotional needs are met as a result of the close bonds developed with the childminder. She shows care, consideration and affection. This helps children to settle. Younger children enjoy cuddles and comfort when they wake from their naps. The childminder is very attentive to their individual needs and responds appropriately. For example, when children point to a bottle, indicating they would like a drink.

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The provision is good

Children demonstrate independence as they explore the environment and play with toys that interest them. They benefit from a good range of resources that spark their imagination. For example, as they play with pots and pans in the home corner, the childminder skilfully introduces play foods and language that prompts children to cook dinner. They giggle as the childminder pretends to eat the food.

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The provision is good

Children enjoy regular opportunities to go out and explore their local community and meet with other children who are similar in age. For example, children regularly visit the library to take part in group story time sessions. This helps to develop their social skills and broadens their knowledge of the world around them.

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need to do better?

n The childminder has established effective partnerships with parents. She gathers detailed information from them when children first start to give her an understanding of children's early experiences and to inform her planning. She shares ideas about how parents can continue their child's learning at home. For example, children and parents enjoy completing photo stories of their day together, which children eagerly share with the childminder. She includes parents in learning and development assessments, and uses the information to plan for children's future learning. n Children behave very well. The childminder is a good role model and teaches children simple rules, for example to tidy away after activities. She encourages children to manage their own personal needs from an early age. For example, younger children learn to wash their hands after nappy changes. n The childminder is highly effective in helping children to develop communication

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and language skills. She engages them in meaningful conversations to extend their speaking and listening skills further. For example, she repeats words and sounds, and introduces new vocabulary, such as 'buzz' and 'zoom', during story time. n The childminder supports children's understanding of how to lead healthy lifestyles. For example, she provides nutritious meals and teaches children to wash their hands at appropriate times. She provides outdoor play in her garden

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13 January 2020 and plans a variety of activities and outings. This encourages children to be active and contributes to their good physical health. n The childminder reflects on her practice and takes into account the views of parents. She is clear about how she wants to improve her provision. For example, she has recently introduced home visits prior to children starting. This gives her an even better insight into their home lives. n The childminder completes regular risk assessments to minimise hazards and to ensure that children are safe in her home. She teaches children to keep themselves safe. For example, children participate in regular fire drills. This supports their emerging awareness of their own safety. n Parents speak very highly of the childminder. They praise the excellent communication between home and the setting, and reported that their children are happy and receive excellent care. n The childminder regularly observes children during play to assess the progress

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they make and what they need to learn next. This enables her to plan a curriculum based on children's individual needs. For example, she encourages young children to feed themselves in order to promote their independence. They enjoy feeding dolls, thus developing these skills even further. n Children choose from a wide range of resources provided by the childminder based on their interests. However, she does not routinely provide resources, or organise the environment, so that the youngest children can enhance their developing physical skills. For example, non-mobile babies do not have equipment or a suitable space to be able to pull themselves up, or hold on to something sturdy, to practise their standing and early walking.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder understands her responsibility to keep children safe. She knows the signs and symptoms which may indicate some concern about the welfare of a child in her care. The childminder has clear procedures in place to follow if she has a concern. She keeps her safeguarding knowledge up to date through undertaking regular training. The childminder is familiar with wider safeguarding issues, such as extreme views and behaviours. She completes risk assessments on her home and garden to ensure they are safe for children.

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n enhance opportunities to further enhance younger children's physical development.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY547499 Local authority Merton Inspection number 10107202 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 3 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 2 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2017 and lives in Motspur Park, in the London Borough of Merton. She operates Monday to Friday, from 8am to 6pm, for 51 weeks a year. The childminder holds a relevant childcare qualification at level 3.

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Inspection activities

n The inspector carried out a learning walk with the childminder to establish how she plans and delivers the curriculum. n A selection of documents were reviewed by the inspector, including evidence of suitability checks carried out on people living at the childminder's address. n The inspector spoke with the childminder about her knowledge of child protection and the procedures to follow to keep children safe. n The inspector spoke to 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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Inspection activities

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