Childminder in Sutton

Overall effectiveness Good

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

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The provision is good

Children have warm and affectionate bonds with the kind and caring childminder. They are safe, happy and relaxed in her care. Children's early literacy skills are developing well. They are beginning to develop a love of books as they snuggle into the childminder. For example, toddlers listen intently to 'The Very Hungry Caterpillar'. They access plastic caterpillars and create 'yum yum' sounds as their caterpillar eats through the delicious food on the pages. Children confidently hold large chalks to make marks to create wonderful works of art. Their communication and language skills are encouraged effectively. For example, children are introduced to new words to increase their vocabulary as they sing songs and listen to stories.

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The provision is good

Young children enjoy experimenting with different materials. They explore the texture of dough and enjoy squeezing and manipulating it, which helps to strengthen their small-muscle skills. Children behave well and show a good understanding of rules and boundaries. The childminder has high expectations of children and supports them to develop good manners. Younger children confidently use signing to say 'please' and 'thank you'. They are supported to respect their surroundings, as they eagerly help to tidy up toys.

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need to do better?

n The childminder uses her informative observations and assessments well to review children's progress and plan their next steps in learning. She has positive partnerships with parents and regularly shares children's progress with them. The childminder encourages parents to take an active role in children's learning. n Children are encouraged to become increasingly independent and manage their personal care needs. Younger children are encouraged to feed themselves with the childminder's help at lunchtimes. They take part in good hygiene routines to minimise cross infection and promote their health and well-being. For example, children wash their hands before meals and snacks. Toddlers are being introduced to toothbrushes, which they use after lunch. n The childminder uses self-evaluation effectively. She takes account of the views of parents and feedback from childminding colleagues to help strengthen her

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practice. The childminder has completed some training on special educational needs and disabilities. However, her professional development is not sharply focused to support her to raise the quality of teaching and learning. n The childminder provides a stimulating curriculum that interests and motivates children to learn. She uses themes such as the seasons and children's favourite books to help her plan engaging activities and outings for the children. Children had a superb time at Kew Gardens, as they were able to recreate the journey of the hungry caterpillar. They developed their physical skills as they climbed over

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10 May 2022 and through large 3D characters and items from the story. n Parents speak highly of the childminder and how well she supports children's interests and learning. They report that their children are saying more words and have a better social life than they have. Parents praise the childminder for being accommodating and understanding of individual children's needs. n Children's creativity and imagination are promoted effectively as they have access to sound tubes, castanets and xylophones. Children enjoy creating a range of sounds and rhythms as the childminder sings to them. The childminder offers children regular opportunities to obtain fresh air and exercise. For example, they have daily opportunities to strengthen their newly acquired walking skills in the well-resourced garden. n The childminder teaches children about equality and diversity from an early age. Children benefit from outings that offer them opportunities to learn about

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different cultures and religions. For instance, during Chinese New Year children visited a local Buddhist temple. This helps to broaden children's knowledge of the world. n The childminder skilfully supports young children's mathematical skills. Children eagerly join in with songs and rhymes, and they learn how to count and to create diamond shapes with their hands. Their knowledge is further developed as they problem-solve and match and sort toy eggs. The childminder introduces the concept of colour as children explore what is inside the eggs.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder has a good knowledge of her role and responsibility to safeguard children. She is aware of the signs and symptoms that may indicate that a child is at risk of harm. The childminder attends child protection training and is aware of the procedure to take should there be an allegation. The premises are secure and the childminder carries out daily checks of the indoor and outdoor environments to ensure they remain safe for children to use. The childminder ensures her first-aid qualification is kept up to date. She understands that she must ensure required suitability checks are completed for all adults living in the home.

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should:

n sharpen the focus on professional development opportunities even further to help raise the quality of teaching and learning to an even higher level.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY468980 Local authority Sutton Inspection number 10220171 Type of provision Childminder

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Registers

Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register Day care type Childminder

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inspection

Total number of places 5 Number of children on roll 6 Date of previous inspection 20 August 2019

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2013. She lives in Worcester Park, located in the London Borough of Sutton. The childminder operates her service from Monday to Friday, all year round.

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Inspection activities

n This was the first routine inspection the setting received since the COVID-19 pandemic began. The inspector discussed the impact of the pandemic with the childminder and has taken that into account in her evaluation of the setting. n The inspector spoke to the childminder and children at appropriate times during the inspection. n The inspector carried out a joint observation with the childminder. n The inspector observed the childminder interacting with children during care routines and play activities. The inspector assessed the impact these have on children's well-being and development. n The childminder completed a learning walk with the inspector to discuss how she organises her provision and about how she uses the premises to care for the children's well-being and safety. n The inspector viewed some documentation, including training certificates, the attendance register and insurance. n Parents shared their written views with the inspector, who took account of their

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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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