Childminder in Merton

Overall effectiveness Good

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

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The provision is good

Children feel safe, are happy and enjoy their time with the childminder. They take part in many enjoyable experiences and activities, such as visiting local parks, playgroups and soft-play areas. This provides children with opportunities to develop their social skills and explore their local community. Children show good levels of attention as they play. Their knowledge of mathematical concepts is fostered well as they tip and pour dried rice, using a range of containers and implements. They assertively identify numbers to 10 on the scales as they weigh dinosaurs and learn about weight.

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The provision is good

Children have good levels of self-esteem and confidence as they receive verbal praise to reward their wonderful work and behaviour. Children's behaviour is outstanding. They benefit from the childminder's high expectations of behaviour and conduct. They play exceptionally well together, showing kindness and respect for each other. For instance, during activities they are keen to share the resources. They invite their friends over to enjoy the cool shade as they talk about what they can see in the garden. Children are highly motivated to learn and have a go. They independently explore the stimulating environment to follow their interest.

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need to do better?

n The childminder successfully promotes children's good health and well-being. Children learn about how things grow as they go fruit picking at regular intervals. They enjoy a broad range of healthy meals and snacks throughout the day. Mealtimes are social experiences where they talk about the health benefits of the fruits and vegetables they are eating. n The childminder develops close partnerships with parents to support children's care and learning effectively. She shares information about children's progress and next steps by talking to parents each day. Parents are encouraged to support their children's learning at home. This helps to promote consistency and children's readiness for school. n Children develop a strong awareness of good hygiene routines. For example, they learn about the importance of washing their hands before eating to prevent cross infection. The childminder gently reminds children to dispose of dirty

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tissues when they have finished cleaning their nose. n The childminder provides meaningful opportunities for children to be independent in the home. Children develop their fine-motor skills as they use plastic knives to cut up strawberries and bananas. They show growing coordination as they pour their water into their cups at mealtimes. n The childminder closely monitors and tracks children's individual progress. This enables her to highlight any gaps in their development promptly. The childminder provides children with good support to help them catch up in their

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need to do better?

13 July 2022 learning and continue to make good progress. n Children have endless fun using their imagination creatively to transform into nurses. They use bandages and plasters to administer first aid as they care for dolls and soft toys. Their vocabulary is extended as they learn words such as 'stethoscope'. n The childminder provides successful opportunities for children to develop their communication and literacy skills. Children develop a love of books as they regularly visit the library for story times. They lean into the childminder as they sit close to enjoy listening to stories. Older children show their growing confidence in holding pens to make marks and write their names on their artwork. They are beginning to link familiar letters in their names to sounds. This helps to promote children's early reading and writing abilities. n Although the childminder is conscientious in completing mandatory courses, she

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need to do better?

has not yet considered the benefit of improving her knowledge and skills in play and learning. This would support her to enrich aspects of her curriculum and knowledge of child development to an outstanding level. n The childminder regularly reflects on her provision and practice. Parents comment on how well their children make progress in her care. They value the range of activities and the regular outings their children go on. Parents feel that the childminder keeps them well informed about their children's day and progress.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder has an appropriate understanding of how to protect children from harm. She knows how to follow child protection procedures. The childminder has a good knowledge of safeguarding issues in society, such as the 'Prevent' duty and county lines. She closely supervises children and completes regular checks to ensure her home is safe for children. The childminder is proactive in teaching children effective ways of keeping themselves safe. For example, on hot days she reminds them to keep their sun hats on. Children independently find shade when they feel warm, so they can cool down.

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should:

n enhance ongoing training opportunities to raise the quality of education to a higher level.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY481133 Local authority Merton Inspection number 10231921 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 6 Number of children on roll 3 Date of previous inspection 23 September 2016

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2014. She lives in Morden, in the London Borough of Merton. The childminder provides care for children each weekday from 7.30am to 6pm, all year round, except on public bank 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 and 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 childminder and the inspector completed a joint observation together. n The inspector spoke with the childminder and children at appropriate times during the inspection. n The childminder showed the inspector a range of documents, including those 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

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