Childminder in Merton

Inspection date 14 September 2018 Previous inspection date 4 June 2018

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This inspection: Good 2

Previous inspection: Inadequate 4 Effectiveness of leadership and management Good 2 Quality of teaching, learning and assessment Good 2 Personal development, behaviour and welfare Good 2 Outcomes for children Good 2

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This provision is good

n The childminder effectively monitors children's progress to help identify any gaps in their learning. Children make good progress from their individual starting points. n The childminder and her assistant have established caring and warm relationships with the children, who are secure, happy and settled. n Effective partnerships with parents ensure children's individual needs are met. The childminder gathers important information from parents about their child and offers updated comments about each child's progress and achievements. n The childminder continually evaluates her practice to help improve outcomes for children. For example, she completes regular training courses and works effectively with external agencies to address any strengths and weaknesses in practice and plans how to make improvements.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

To further improve the quality of the early years provision the provider should:

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

n improve systems to monitor, support and identify training needs continually for the assistant to develop her practice further.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

n The inspector viewed parts of the premises used for childminding and observed the children and what they enjoy doing. n The inspector held discussions with the childminder about children's learning and how she reflects on the quality of her service. n The inspector looked at a range of documentation, including risk assessments, children's records, and the childminder's policies and procedures. n The inspector observed interactions between the childminder and the children. n The inspector took into account the views of the parents. n The inspector held discussions with the assistant about her understanding of her role.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder and her assistant have a secure understanding of safeguarding procedures, including disqualification, and are alert to any signs which may mean a child is at risk of harm. The childminder knows to notify Ofsted of any significant events. She supports her assistant overall to help her develop her practice further. For example, she carries out regular supervisory meetings and has daily discussions with her. The childminder regularly assesses risks in the areas that children use, to identify and remove any hazards, to ensure her home is safe and secure.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder and her assistant know the children well. The childminder carries out regular observations and assessments to identify the children's next steps in learning. She supports children's understanding of creativity and imagination. For instance, children enjoy making wet sandcastles outside and take part in role-play activities. They enjoy making cups of tea and in the pretend kitchen. Children are supported well to develop their physical skills. For example, children enjoy moving in different directions, and confidently go up and down the slide. Children work things out for themselves and are encouraged to develop their mathematical skills well. For instance, children are skilled at finding the keys that fit the different doors on the key house and open each door. They work out how to use different latches on the latch board.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children learn about healthy lifestyles as they enjoy nutritious meals and talk about the effects on their bodies of eating well. She supports their physical health and well-being effectively. The childminder supports children to learn about diversity as they learn about different cultural festivals. The childminder teaches children how to keep themselves safe. For instance, she shows them how to use toys safely. She acts as a good role model to children and helps them to learn to be respectful to each other. For example, she teaches them how to use good manners and they learn to say 'please' and 'thank you'. Children behave well.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are well prepared for their move on to school. They express their own preferences and interests, and welcome and value praise for what they have done. Children respond to a few appropriate boundaries, with encouragement and support. Older children respond to the feelings and wishes of others. They show an interest in shapes in the environment and use positional language. Children measure for a purpose, such as filling buckets to make sandcastles. Younger children skilfully complete shape sorters, working out where the objects fit.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY423171 Local authority Merton Inspection number 10077520 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 2 - 4 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 4 Date of previous inspection 4 June 2018

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2011. She lives in Wimbledon, in the London Borough of Merton, and works with an assistant. The childminder operates her service Monday to Friday from 8am until 6pm, all year round, with the exception of public bank holidays.

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Registers

This inspection was carried out by Ofsted 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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