Childminder in Merton

Overall effectiveness Outstanding

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

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The provision is outstanding

Children are relaxed, happy and extremely well cared for. This cosy, homely environment provides children with a range of resources and activities that they are highly motivated to explore. Children particularly enjoy looking at photos of their family with the childminder and sharing story books and songs together. They enjoy outdoor activities in the large garden, which provide them with the opportunity to explore nature and enjoy messy play activities.

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The provision is outstanding

Children enjoy making friends at a local playgroup and visiting places of interest, where they gain understanding of the diversity in their local community. They benefit from local walks to get fresh air and exercise. High-quality, playful interactions with the childminder help children find confidence to try new things. With the support, encouragement and sensitivity of the childminder, children thrive and make rapid progress.

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The provision is outstanding

The childminder has clear intent for what she wants children to learn. She provides an exciting plan of meaningful activities that build on what children can already do. She helps children to extend their knowledge and develop skills, which they will need in later life. The childminder is ambitious and provides a challenging curriculum that ensures that children are well prepared for school.

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need to do better?

n The childminder provides exemplary standards of care. She has an excellent knowledge of the needs of very young children and recognises the importance of early relationships and attachments. Her care follows children's individual needs. She gives reassurance and comfort as needed. This helps children to feel safe and secure. n Children settle in quickly and form excellent relationships with the childminder. She has high regard for children's personal preferences and home lives. Home visits before the start help children build a relationship with the childminder. She uses her settling-in process to help children to feel secure and understood. This gives parents confidence in leaving their children in her care. n Children are treated with high levels of respect and learn how to be part of a family unit. The childminder encourages children to express their emotions and sensitively supports any upsets. Children learn how to express their feelings and

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manage their emotions well. n The childminder provides books and resources to reflect the diverse population which children live in. She takes children out into the community to learn about the world around them. The childminder uses themed activities to teach children about diversity and extend their knowledge of the world around them. n There is excellent support for children's emerging language. The childminder

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need to do better?

13 October 2022 names objects during their play. She responds with encouragement to children's attempts to communicate, sounding out and repeating words to support their learning. Children enjoy sharing books and join in with favourite songs with delight. They learn to use gestures to ask for 'more' and say when they are finished. n The childminder plans mealtimes to be a sociable occasion. Children sit together at the table and learn to enjoy different tastes and textures. The childminder teaches them to feed themselves. She provides a range of healthy snacks and balanced meals. Children know where to find their water bottles and access these independently throughout the day. n Parents are extremely happy with the care the childminder provides and feel very supported. They receive detailed information about their child's day and value the advice they receive about oral hygiene, feeding and dummies. The

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childminder works effectively with parents to meet any additional needs children may have. n Children show high levels of concentration and are deeply engaged in messy play activities. Through the childminder's highly effectively interactions, children learn to explore new textures as they play with play dough and pasta. They repeatedly squeeze and poke the play dough as they gain confidence in this new activity. n The childminder has a thorough knowledge of the early years foundation stage and keeps up to date with wider issues in childcare. She attends regular training to extend her knowledge and engages with other childminders to share good practice. She is extremely reflective of her own practice and seeks support from the local authority when she needs advice.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder is has a thorough knowledge of all aspects of safeguarding, including female genital mutilation and the 'Prevent' duty. She is aware of her responsibilities to report any concerns that she has regarding a child's welfare. The childminder attends training regularly to keep her knowledge up to date. There are strict household rules to ensure children are kept safe from inappropriate online content. All adult household members complete Disclosure and Barring Service checks to ensure that they are suitable. The childminder is trained in paediatric first aid and knows how to respond in an emergency.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY474323 Local authority Merton Inspection number 10236326 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 1 Date of previous inspection 12 October 2016

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2014. She lives in Wimbledon in the London Borough of Merton. The childminder offers care all year round from 7.30am to 5.30pm, Tuesday to Friday, except for the summer holidays.

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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 provider and has taken that into account in their evaluation of the provider. n The inspector observed the quality of education being provided and assessed the impact that this was having on children's learning. n The childminder and the inspector discussed how the childminder organises their early years provision, including the aims and rationale for the curriculum. n Parents shared their views of the childminder with the inspector.

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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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