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 Not applicable

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The provision is good

Children are cared for in a nurturing and home-from-home environment. They feel welcomed, happy and safe. Children enjoy looking at photos of themselves and family members displayed in the childminder's home. They choose from a wide range of resources and make independent choices in their play. Young children are eager to participate in role-play activities. For example, they have lots of fun as they pretend to be on a picnic with the childminder and dolls. Children strengthen their small-muscle skills as they access plastic knives and cut a range of pretend food.

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The provision is good

Children have daily opportunities to access fresh air and explore the local community. For instance, they develop their walking skills on the school run, visit parks and soft-play areas. This helps children to socialise, and build friendships with a wider range of children and adults. The childminder has high expectations for all children. They are encouraged to show respect and consideration for the resources as they help to tidy up before going in the garden. Children's mathematical skills are progressing well. For instance, they eagerly join in with number songs. Young children are encouraged to count for a purpose as they count to four when reading a number book with the childminder.

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need to do better?

n The childminder observes and assesses children's learning accurately. She makes good use of this information to plan for their next steps in learning. The childminder's curriculum is focused on children's interests. She provides activities that children enjoy. The childminder provides children with a broad range of skills that helps to prepare them for when they start school. n Children learn about the natural world as they access the childminder's well- resourced outdoor area. For instance, they enjoy hunting for bugs with their magnifying glasses. Children learn about how things grow, such as when they plant and tend to peas they have recently started growing. However, the childminder offers children limited opportunities to explore technology to learn about how things work. n The childminder develops children's independence through effective daily routines. For example, children use jugs to pour out their own drinks at

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mealtimes, when they are thirsty. Parents are encouraged to provide healthy snacks and meals for their children. The childminder stores food provided by parents well. Children begin to understand the importance of washing their hands before meals as they take part in good hygiene procedures. n Partnerships with parents are strong. The childminder regularly shares information about their child's day and development via discussions and social media. This keeps parents informed and helps them to contribute to their

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4 July 2022 children's learning at home. Parents comment that they would 'Highly recommend their hard working and caring childminder, who provides a safe, clean home environment.' n Children enjoy mark-making activities. They hold one-handed tools with increasing competency. Children access felt-tip pens and ink stamps as they excitedly colour in and decorate pictures of the hungry caterpillar. The childminder encourages and promotes children's knowledge of colour by asking them questions. Young children demonstrate an increasing knowledge of primary and secondary colours. n Children explore traditional celebrations from a wide range of cultures and religions. For example, during Chinese New Year, children read the story of 'The Tiger Who Came to Tea' and had the opportunity to try a range of noodle dishes. They made crowns and had a tea party to celebrate the Queen's Jubilee. This helps to broaden children's awareness and respect for other cultures and

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beliefs wider than their own. n Young children's communication and language skills are well promoted by the childminder. During activities, she asks children lots of open questions to promote their language and thinking. Children have tremendous fun with the song props. They access wooden spoons with images of their favourite nursery rhymes. Children creatively move their bodies as they sing and dance around the room with the childminder.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder attends regular child protection training. She has a good knowledge of her role to protect children from harm. This includes a range of safeguarding matters, including the risk of being exposed to extremist views and behaviours. The childminder is confident and fully aware of the procedures to follow should she have any child protection concerns. She makes effective use of risk assessments to help to keep children safe. Children are encouraged to keep themselves safe as they take part in regular emergency evacuation drills.

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should:

n maximise opportunities for children to explore technology and how things work.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 2552940 Local authority Sutton Inspection number 10221594 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 3 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2019 and lives in Sutton, located in the London Borough of Sutton. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 5pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays.

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Inspection activities

n This was the first routine inspection the childminder 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 childminder showed the inspector around the areas of her home used for childminding. She explained how she organises the environment and the learning programmes for children. n The inspector observed a range of activities and interactions between the childminder and children, to help evaluate the quality of education. n The inspector spoke with the childminder and children at appropriate times during the inspection. n The childminder showed the inspector a range of documentation, including documents relating to the suitability of the adults living on the premises, insurance and registers. n The inspector took account of parents' written feedback as part of the inspection

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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

4 July 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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