Childminder in Merton

Overall effectiveness Good

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

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The provision is good

Children receive a warm welcome from this friendly childminder. They eagerly enter her home and are curious to see what activities are on offer. Children settle quickly into their play. They enjoy the quality interactions they receive from the attentive childminder. Children delight when she joins in with their play and seek her out for cuddles and reassurance when needed. For example, as they complete drawings, they turn to her and smile. She praises their achievements by clapping and saying 'wow'.

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The provision is good

Children love to listen to stories and snuggle into the childminder's lap as she reads to them. They turn pages with excitement, press buttons and eagerly anticipate the next thing they are going to hear. The childminder names the different sounds, helping children to make links to words. She encourages children to put books back carefully, helping them to take good care of them.

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The provision is good

Children behave well and understand the boundaries, which are gently reinforced by the childminder. For example, she reminds children of the 'house rules' at the beginning of each day and uses praise to encourage them to behave in positive ways.

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need to do better?

n The childminder is aware of the impact the COVID-19 pandemic has had on some aspects of children's development. She is committed to supporting children to become more confident in developing their communication skills. For instance, she regularly takes them out and about within the local community, where they can meet and play with other children. In addition, the childminder talks to children as they play which helps to provide meaning to what they are doing. n The childminder collects important information from parents about their children, prior to them starting. She records information, such as languages spoken at home, likes and routines. This helps her to plan a range of opportunities that will help children to settle in her home and make good progress. n Partnerships with parents are strong. They comment that their children are very happy and settled in the childminder's care. They say that communication is

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need to do better?

good and that they receive a lot of information about how they can support their child at home. The childminder shares a daily record sheet with parents which gives them detailed information about their child's day. These partnerships help to provide consistency of care for children. n The childminder takes advantage of spontaneous opportunities to support children's mathematical knowledge and skills. For example, as children build a tower, she counts the blocks and introduces words such as 'big' and 'tall'. Children develop an understanding of mathematical concepts, including size and

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need to do better?

24 February 2023 number. The childminder supports children to think critically and solve problems through skilful questioning techniques. n The childminder provides children with many opportunities to develop a range of physical skills. They regularly visit local parks where they can use various pieces of play equipment that contributes to strengthening their balance and coordination. The childminder encourages children to complete complex jigsaw puzzles. She provides resources for children to make marks and be creative. This also supports their early writing skills. n Children are developing their independence skills. They confidently select which toys they want to play with and bring them to the table. Children confidently feed themselves at snack time. However, the childminder does not always encourage children to attempt age-appropriate tasks to promote their self-help skills further. For example, pouring their drinks and helping to prepare snack.

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need to do better?

n Children are beginning to understand the importance of healthy lifestyles. The childminder supports children to wash their hands before meals and she provides a range of healthy foods. She has recently introduced toothbrushes and children are encouraged to brush their teeth. This develops their growing understanding of the benefits of good oral hygiene. n The childminder ensures that her training is kept up to date. She accesses both online and face-to-face training when required. She works closely with the local authority to reflect on and improve her skills and provision. For example, she has recently completed training to help her to widen her knowledge of safeguarding issues.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder knows her responsibilities to keep children safe. She is aware of the signs and symptoms that may indicate a child is at risk of harm and understands how to report any concerns. The childminder keeps her knowledge up to date through completing regular training. Regular risk assessments are completed to ensure that hazards are identified and remedied to keep children safe. A record of suitability checks is held for adults who live and work on the premises.

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should:

n support children to do more tasks for themselves to develop their self-help skills further.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY378436 Local authority Merton Inspection number 10235232 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 10 February 2017

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2008. She lives in Mitcham, in the London Borough of Merton. The childminder provides care for children on each week day, from 9.30am to 4.30pm, all year round, except on public bank holidays. The childminder holds an early years qualification at level 3.

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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 childminder. n The childminder and the inspector completed a learning walk together to discuss the childminder's intentions for children's learning. n The inspector observed the interactions between the childminder and children throughout the inspection and evaluated the impact this had on children's learning. n The inspector held discussions with parents to take account of their views of the setting. n The childminder provided the inspector with a sample of key documentation on request.

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Inspection activities

24 February 2023 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 February 2023 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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