Childminder in Merton

Overall effectiveness Requires improvement

The quality of education Requires improvement Behaviour and attitudes Requires improvement Personal development Requires improvement Leadership and management Requires improvement Overall effectiveness at previous inspection Not applicable

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The provision requires improvement

Children are settled and show they feel safe and secure in the childminder's care. They approach the childminder for cuddles and reassurance and respond well to her caring manner. The childminder makes use of resources in her garden to extend children's learning experiences. For example, children eagerly pretend to make soup with mud and fir cones. They take part in activities to support their physical development skills, such as riding bikes and playing with balls.

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The provision requires improvement

The childminder supports children's developing speech. For instance, she introduces children to new words as they describe the colours and textures of twigs, leaves and conkers. Children are starting to develop their mathematical knowledge and comment on the large foam shapes they play with in the garden. Babies enjoy participating in actions during nursery rhymes. They learn about the names of everyday objects as they play and explore.

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The provision requires improvement

Children are well behaved and have good manners. They share and take turns and learn to listen to one another. They develop caring attitudes towards each other. The childminder does not have a secure understanding of the 'Statutory framework for the early years foundation stage', in particular the learning and development requirements.

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need to do better?

n The childminder plans for children's learning, taking a lead from their interests and motivations. The curriculum reflects children's learning preferences. The childminder knows the children well and is aware of their interests and abilities. Children benefit from a warm and interesting learning environment. However, the childminder does not monitor all children's learning and development as closely as she could. n The childminder encourages children to lead a healthy lifestyle. She provides nutritious meals and snacks. Children develop their self-care skills and independence. They wash their hands competently, and the childminder skilfully involves them in routine tasks throughout the day. For example, they self-serve their own lunch and have access to their own water beakers and know when they need to have a drink. n The childminder and her assistants meet with parents before children join the setting to find out about their child's routine. This helps children to settle in

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need to do better?

when they first start. The childminder successfully keeps parents informed about their children's daily routine, including the activities they take part in. She supports parents to stay involved in their children's development and learning at home. Parents comment that they are happy with the childminder's service. n The childminder has some understanding of what children have achieved and

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need to do better?

11 November 2022 need to learn next to make progress in their learning journey. However, she does not carry out the statutory progress check for two-year-old children who attend regularly. Therefore, she cannot use this as a tool to identify any areas of a child's development in which they may need extra support. n The childminder and her assistants evaluate the provision. They lead activities to help support children in most areas of the curriculum. The childminder and her assistant undertake mandatory training, such as child protection and first aid. However, the childminder has not focused her assistant's or her own professional development sharply enough, to broaden her knowledge of children's learning and development. This means that she is unable to ensure her practice is good enough to support the children's learning needs. n Children behave well. The childminder helps children learn to recognise their

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need to do better?

feelings and emotions. She supports them to learn that it is alright to feel sad and angry. Children accept comfort from the childminder, and they soon return to playing with their friends. However, opportunities for children to explore rich and meaningful experiences that promote an understanding of people, families and communities beyond their own are less frequent. n Children are supervised by appropriately deployed adults. The childminder follows clear recruitment and vetting procedures to ensure that her assistants are suitable to work with children. n Most children express themselves well. The childminder is experienced in identifying children who need additional support. She shares her assessments with parents and works with them to seek the support they and their children may need from other professionals.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder has an understanding of her role and responsibility to keep children safe from harm. She and her assistants are aware of the signs and symptoms of abuse and know the procedures to follow to report any concerns. The childminder ensures that her home and garden are safe. She checks all areas of her home daily to maintain a suitable environment. The childminder teaches children how to keep themselves safe when on outings, such as by demonstrating how to cross the road safely.

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Due date

11 November 2022 ensure the required progress checks for two-year-old children are completed for all children. 11/01/2023

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should:

n provide more opportunities for children to develop their understanding of fundamental British values, to promote their understanding and appreciation of diversity n identify areas of professional development and provide more targeted support and coaching to help the assistants and raise the outcomes for children, improving the quality of teaching.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 2575535 Local authority Merton Inspection number 10250900 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 18 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2020 and lives in the London Borough of Merton. She offers her service from 8am until 6pm, Monday to Friday, excluding bank holidays. The childminder works with two assistants.

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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 provider and has taken that into account in their evaluation of the provider. n The inspector observed the quality of education and discussed the childminder's teaching practice. n The inspector viewed the areas of the childminder's home and garden that children use. n The inspector had a long discussion with the childminder and looked at children's records and a range of other required documentation. n The childmidner joined the inspector on a learning walk and talked to the inspector about the curriculum and what she wants the children to learn. n The childminder and inspector carried out a joint observation during planned activities. n Parents shared their views on the setting with the inspector.

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Inspection activities

11 November 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

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