Childminder in Merton

Overall effectiveness Requires improvement

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

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The provision requires improvement

The childminder organises her setting well. Since the last inspection, she has changed her address and now operates from her own home. Children have plenty of play space as well as a dedicated, warm and cosy playroom. The childminder supervises the children at all times to ensure their safety and that they are happy and content. Children play with high-quality resources that reflect the seven areas of learning and are easily accessible, which supports their growing independence. Children show love and gentleness as they hold hands and play together. They behave well and are responsive and keen to join the childminder in the activities she provides.

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The provision requires improvement

The childminder supports children to develop their early talking. However, on occasions, she rushes some activities, which are confusing for babies and toddlers. Children follow the childminder's gestures and listen as she repeats some words. They interact with others and take part in activities, such as singing and listening to stories, which helps their communication skills. Parents comment that they are happy with the nurturing care that the childminder provides, which supports children's emotional well-being and comfort.

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need to do better?

n Although the childminder informed Ofsted of her change of address, she overlooked the requirement to provide details of family members who live in the same household to ensure full suitability checks are complete. The childminder has now taken immediate steps to address this breach in the requirements, to secure children's safety. n The childminder forms positive attachments with the children. She acts as a good role model and teaches children to be kind to each other and share their toys. n The childminder forms friendly relationships with parents. She has discussions and shares photos of the children with their parents. However, the childminder does not provide specific details about the children's learning to support parents to continue their children's learning at home. She also does not seek parents' contributions to include in the planning, to help children achieve the next steps in their learning.

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need to do better?

n Although toddlers are beginning to develop their sounds, the childminder occasionally provides activities that are too advanced for their abilities. Consequently, she loses the children's attention. For example, babies and toddlers do not comprehend the purpose of the picture card game to learn new words. They look around and prefer to put the cards in their mouths as they have not yet learned to talk. n The childminder monitors children's progress and provides them with stimulating

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15 January 2020 resources to support their learning. However, she tends to rush some activities and does not allow children to fully explore their thoughts and ideas. For instance, children were happily immersing their hands in foam, feeling textures and moving their cars in the bubbles, when they were moved on to another activity. n The childminder meets regularly with other childminders so that children have opportunities to develop friendships in a larger social group. Children spend time in the wider community where they meet other people and begin to recognise different places. Babies and children learn the different sounds of other languages. For example, the childminder talks to them clearly in English and Spanish. Children listen attentively and dance to nursery rhymes as well as other cultural music. n Children adopt regular routines that lead to healthy habits. The childminder strictly adheres to the routines of babies and toddlers to ensure they have good

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need to do better?

opportunities to rest as well as play during the day. Children play in a clean, welcoming home. They eat wholesome snacks and meals that the childminder provides.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder carries out risk assessments of the safety of her home, such as fire escape routes. She supervises children at all times. The childminder has completed mandatory safeguarding and paediatric first-aid training. She is able to speak about the signs that may indicate a child is at risk of harm. The childminder is also aware of the wider safeguarding concerns, such as where children may be at risk of exploitation. She knows when to seek advice and report her concerns to the local authority.

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Due date

provide parents with more details of how their children learn, and gather further information from parents to consider when planning next steps in children's learning. 20/02/2020

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should:

15 January 2020 n allow children more uninterrupted time to become immersed in activities and follow their thoughts and ideas in full n review the planning of some activities to precisely target children's next steps in their learning, to enable these to hold their attention for longer.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY290294 Local authority Merton Inspection number 10073425 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 1 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 3 Date of previous inspection 11 May 2016

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2004 and lives in the London Borough of Merton. She operates from 7.30am to 6pm Monday to Friday, all year round, except bank holidays, family holidays and Christmas.

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Inspection activities

n The inspector observed the premises, including the outdoor playroom, and discussed with the childminder how she organises her setting and plans learning experiences for children. n The inspector spoke with the childminder and interacted with the children at appropriate times during the inspection. n The childminder and the inspector discussed the outcomes of a focused activity and the impact this had on the children's learning. n Suitability checks were carried out on the childminder and household members. n The inspector sampled children's records and a range of other documentation, including attendance records and methods of recording accidents and administering medication to children.

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Inspection activities

15 January 2020 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

15 January 2020 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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