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

The childminder has strong, caring relationships with children. She gets to know children well and values each child as an individual. The childminder ensures that she caters for their interests and preferences, and children settle happily.

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The provision is good

Children enjoy a wide choice of activities. For example, children show good skills in using different tools and materials to cut and transfer cooked spaghetti in a creative play task. They enjoyed the texture of the spaghetti and concentrated well. The childminder teaches children new words, such as 'full, empty, slippery' and 'smooth', which supports their language development well. The childminder manages children's behaviour successfully. She explains to children why certain behaviour is unacceptable, and is calm and gentle in her approach. The childminder has high expectations of children.

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The provision is good

The curriculum is planned effectively. It builds on children's skills and experiences to ensure that their developmental needs are met well. The childminder has good knowledge of what children can and cannot do and uses this information to ensure that children have the right challenges. Children learn good skills to support the next stage of their learning.

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n The childminder offers children exciting, well-thought-out activities that are securely based on their interests and areas of learning. The curriculum helps to promote good learning for children. n Children have a good understanding of the world. For instance, the childminder takes them on visits to duck ponds and the local woods, where they learn about trees, plants, minibeasts, birds and habitats. They observe the impact of the changing seasons when they visit these areas. Children respect different cultures and religions. For example, the childminder talks to them about special events, such as Chinese New Year and Diwali to develop their understanding and knowledge of these special cultural and religious festivals. n Children have a good range of physical skills. The childminder offers them a broad variety of challenging experiences to support this area of learning. For instance, they climb up ladders, balance on and steer wheeled toys, and practise

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need to do better?

a range of ball skills. They have good fine motor skills. For example, they use paintbrushes and crayons to make pictures. n Children are learning to share and take turns well. They care about each other and show kindness. Children play cooperatively together and have formed close friendships. n The childminder works well with parents. She provides good opportunities for parents to support their child's learning. For instance, the childminder suggests

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26 July 2021 home activities to help children's development in different areas of learning. She keeps parents well informed of children's progress in flexible and effective ways. n Children are able to do things for themselves. For instance, they put on their outdoor shoes, wash their hands independently and are learning to dress themselves. The childminder offers support to younger children, as needed. n The childminder takes care to ensure that children are protected from harm. For instance, she carries out health and safety routines to ensure all areas, toys and resources used by children are clean to reduce the risk of cross-infection. n The childminder is committed to enhancing her skills and knowledge, and has attended a variety of courses to promote good learning for children. n Children practise making marks using different tools and materials to support their early writing skills. However, children do not engage very much with the

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need to do better?

good range of books available to support their early literacy skills.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder is vigilant about children's safety. She has good and secure knowledge and understanding of signs and symptoms of possible concerns, and full awareness of the relevant agencies to report them to. The childminder understands that children may be exposed to the risk of extremism, and is alert to any signs that they may need protection. She knows the procedures to follow to keep children safe.

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should:

n review organisation of and access to books so that children can engage with them more easily to further support their early literacy skills and love of reading.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY553036 Local authority Merton Inspection number 10174458 Type of provision Childminder

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Registers

Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Day care type Childminder

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inspection

Total number of places 5 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. She lives in Raynes Park, in the London Borough of Merton. The childminder operates from Monday to Thursday, from 8am to 6pm during term time only.

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Inspection activities

n This was the first routine inspection the provider received since the COVID-19 (coronavirus) pandemic began. The inspector discussed the impact of the pandemic with the provider and has taken that into account in the evaluation of the provider . n The inspector and the childminder completed a learning walk together to allow the childminder to explain how she organises the early years provision for the children in her care. n The inspector observed activities in the indoor and outdoor learning environments where children play. n The inspector spoke with the childminder and children at appropriate times during the inspection. n The inspector observed a focus activity and evaluated this with the childminder. n A sample of documentation was viewed by the inspector, including evidence of the childminder's public liability insurance and suitability to work with children. n The inspector read written comments left by parents and considered these

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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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