Childminder in Merton

Overall effectiveness Requires improvement

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

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The provision requires improvement

Children form affectionate attachments with the childminder and her family. Children arrive eagerly and settle in quickly in a home-from-home environment. They are well behaved and enjoy consistent praise from the childminder. The childminder is a good role model and she speaks to children in a caring manner. This supports children's emotional well-being effectively. However, weaknesses in the quality of teaching, leadership and management mean children do not always receive the highest level of education. The childminder does not plan for children's learning needs, particularly younger children's speech, and language development. Instead, children lead their own play, and the childminder occasionally joins in with their play. The childminder knows that some toddlers who speak English as an additional language can only speak a handful of words in their own language. Yet, she talks to them using lengthy sentences, when they do not have the

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The provision requires improvement

Despite this, children feel safe and secure in the childminder's care. Toddlers interact using gestures and actions and go to the childminder for cuddles to show affection. The childminder has an extensive range of age-appropriate toys and resources that children can access. However, she does not set up activities or resources, for children to enjoy or become engrossed in. Activities are planned when there are special events in the year, such as a birthday, Mother's Day, and different cultural festivals. This helps the children to learn about the world they live in, to respect differences and what makes them unique.

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need to do better?

n The childminder has a good understanding of children's abilities and what they are ready to progress to next. She completes some observations and assessments on children's learning, yet does not use this information to plan challenging activities for them. n The childminder shows some awareness of how to promote children's language and communication. For example, parents are asked for key words and phrases in children's home languages. However, again, the childminder does not use these skills consistently to support young children's emerging speech and language. n Children select books and the childminder points out pictures and encourages children to turn the pages. However, children do not always sustain their interest for long enough to support their communication and language. This said the breaches of requirements identified do not impact negatively on children's personal, social and emotional development and their attitudes to learning.

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need to do better?

n Children are comfortable in the childminder's care and approach her to show their chosen toys. Children have the confidence to turn to the childminder when

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24 May 2022 they need help, for instance when they cannot reach resources such as crayons. Children confidently make marks with crayons, showing their emerging skills as they form lines and dots. They proudly show their drawings to visitors. n The childminder offers children a good range of healthy and nutritious snacks and meals. Their good health is further supported as they enjoy regular opportunities for fresh air and exercise in the garden and the local park. For example, children enjoy playing with water and sand and learn to grip and dig with sand toys. Children smile and giggle throughout the day and freely explore their environment with confidence. n The childminder makes good links with other settings that older children attend and shares information with their parents to ensure consistency in children's care. She also works closely with other childminders. The childminder provides parents with a daily diary about their children's care routines. Parents are

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need to do better?

actively encouraged to share their views and their comments about the childminder are highly complimentary. n The childminder evaluates her practice, but she has not fully identified all areas to improve, such as her teaching and curriculum planning. She has completed a range online and in-house training, yet she has not used her acquired skills to improve her practice. n Weaknesses in the childminder's understanding of planning an ambitious curriculum means that she does not consistently help children to make the good progress that they are capable of. However, children do gain some skills to prepare them for the next stage in their learning. For instance, children make choices to help support their independence, such as helping to tidy up before they are asked to do so.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder effectively safeguards children. She is clear about the indicators that may alert her to any child protection concerns. The childminder is confident in her knowledge of the procedures to follow should she have any concerns about children in her care. All required documentation is well organised and it was readily available for the inspection. The childminder minimises hazards well, supervises children closely and keeps her child protection training updated. The childminder teaches children about safety through everyday routines. Children are reminded to be careful during play and they show by their actions that they understand rules and behaviour expectations.

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Due date

24 May 2022 use assessments information to plan and teach challenging and enjoyable learning experiences, with a clear focus on younger children's speech and language development 26/06/2022

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Due date

plan for children's progress needs, ensuring that activities provide higher levels of challenge and inspire children to engage in longer lasting play and learning. 26/06/2022

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should:

n establish an effective process for evaluating the effectiveness of teaching practice and identifying and targeting professional development needs.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY481416 Local authority Merton Inspection number 10231924 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 3 Number of children on roll 2 Date of previous inspection 29 September 2016

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2014. She lives in the London Borough of Merton. The childminder cares for children, Monday to Friday, from 8am to 6pm, during term time only.

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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 and the inspector completed a learning walk together. n The inspector spoke to parents and took account of their views. n The inspector viewed some documentation, including training certificates, insurance and children's progress records. n The inspector observed interactions between the childminder and the children and reviewed the impact on children. n The childminder spoke to the inspector about how she organises her provision and her curriculum intent.

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Inspection activities

24 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

24 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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