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 arrive happily and settle quickly in the welcoming environment. They demonstrate that they feel safe and secure as the childminder greets them. The childminder is very warm and attentive towards children. She meets their emotional and physical needs very well. Children happily go to her if they need a reassuring cuddle. The childminder is a good role model. She helps children to learn to be kind and respectful to each other and to look after and share their toys. Children behave very well.

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The provision is good

Children benefit from an exciting and ambitious curriculum, overall, that follows their interests and helps them to make progress in their learning. For example, younger children confidently match the colour of the cars they play with to the colour of the letters in the literacy box. Children benefit from an array of exciting outdoor learning experiences to develop their knowledge and understanding of the world. They experience communities beyond their own. For instance, children visit the library, play groups and local parks. This helps them to develop confidence in new social situations and make friendships with children who don't attend the setting.

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The provision is good

Children are very confident and happy. They show a keen interest in wildlife and the natural world. For example, they visit outdoor spaces where they are watching tadpoles turn into frogs. They also take great care of the local squirrel, who comes to visit the childminder's garden for snacks.

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need to do better?

n The childminder gets to know children well. She gathers detailed information when they first start, and builds on what they know and can do. The childminder plans a curriculum full of activities that appeal to their interests. For example, children enjoy playing with cars and other vehicles. The childminder extends this interest further by encouraging children to count the wheels and name the colours they can see. n Children begin to learn about each other's cultural background through activities and books. For example, the childminder has several books that teach children about what makes them unique, and they learn about different cultures and families. This helps their understanding of the diverse world in which they live. n The childminder has strong relationships with the parents of the children she cares for. Parents speak highly of the service that she provides. The childminder holds regular discussions with them about their children's progress. She shares

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need to do better?

ideas with them, so that they can support their children's learning at home. The childminder links the curriculum into children's home life. For example, children are about to start learning about horses, after exploring the idea of horse riding

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need to do better?

30 May 2022 with their siblings at home. n The childminder regularly evaluates her practice. She reviews activities and completes assessments to ensure that children are motivated, continue to learn and make good progress. The childminder has completed mandatory training and refreshed her child protection knowledge. However, she recognises that increasing her continued professional development will help to expand her knowledge and raise the quality of her education to a higher level. n The childminder's care practices thoroughly promote children's health, independence and confidence. From an early age, children learn the importance of effective handwashing and healthy eating. n The childminder plans a varied and interesting curriculum, that reflect the children's interests and help develop some of the skills children need to learn next. However, at times, it is not always clear what the childminder wants the

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children to learn from planned activities and does not provide sufficient levels of challenge. This means that some children lose interest after a while, which has an impact on their learning. n Children gain the skills they will need when they go on to school. For example, the childminder helps them to become confident and independent. Children make choices and decisions as they move freely around the play areas and help themselves to resources. n The childminder uses every opportunity to encourage children to communicate. She uses ongoing commentary as children play. The childminder asks children interesting questions, which extend their learning. Children are confident to express themselves and attempt new words constantly. The childminder responds to what the children have to say in a patient and enthusiastic manner. This contributes to the meaningful conversations that happen throughout the morning.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder knows the importance of her role and responsibility in safeguarding children. She understands how to protect children and regularly updates her knowledge and skills in all aspects of safeguarding. The childminder knows what to do if an allegation is made against her and the procedures to follow if she has to report a concern about a child. She supervises children well, ensuring they are always within her sight or hearing. The childminder assesses potential risks to the children when she takes them on outings and takes effective action to minimise these risks.

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should:

30 May 2022 n focus more clearly on the skills children need to learn and ensure that there is enough challenge for all children, to extend their learning further n build on professional practice even more to identify areas of development that benefit and extend all children's learning.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY448580 Local authority Sutton Inspection number 10231836 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 7 Number of children on roll 7 Date of previous inspection 15 September 2016

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2012 and lives in Sutton, in Surrey. The childminder works with her husband, who is also a registered childminder. She offers care from 8am to 6pm, Monday to Friday.

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Inspection activities

n This was the first routine inspection the provider 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 their evaluation of the setting. n The inspector held a number of discussions with the childminder throughout the inspection. n The inspector observed the quality of education being provided, indoors and outdoors, and assessed the impact this was having on children's learning. n The inspector looked at relevant documents, including paediatric first-aid certificates, qualifications, insurance and suitability checks. n The inspector took account of written views from parents.

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Inspection activities

30 May 2022 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

30 May 2022 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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