Childminder in Sutton

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 play happily in this nurturing and warm environment. They form strong bonds with the childminder and their peers. Children are confident to approach the childminder for comfort, reassurance or support. This is because they feel safe and secure. Children receive praise for their efforts and achievements, such as when they listen well. This helps children to understand what is expected of them. As a result, they are respectful and calm.

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The provision is good

Children are active and motivated learners. They respond well to the high expectations for their learning. For example, during water play, children tell the childminder, 'I want to do it,' to show their enthusiasm. Children show enjoyment as they fill and empty their buckets with water, developing their fine motor skills as well as hand-eye coordination. Children have access to a range of toys and resources that reflect diversity, different cultures and backgrounds. They learn about different types of relationships in an age-appropriate manner. This raises children's awareness of similarities and differences between people and families beyond their own.

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need to do better?

n The childminder is an ambitious and committed professional. She continues to promote her own professional development through training and research. For example, when she observed that children lacked confidence in their gross motor skills, she gained knowledge of how to raise children's self-belief in their physical abilities. This has helped children to explore their environment more freely. n The childminder evaluates her practice well. Since the last inspection, she has increased opportunities for all children to see and hear their home languages in the setting. For example, children learn to say basic words in French and Lithuanian to promote a positive self-identity. n Children make good progress across the seven areas of learning. This is because the childminder uses her precise observations and assessments to plan a stimulating and well-thought-out curriculum. She speaks clearly to promote children's communication and language skills. However, there are times when

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need to do better?

the childminder does not give children sufficient time to process the information, such as when she asks them questions. On these occasions, children are unable to express their ideas and thoughts as effectively as possible. n Mathematics features highly in the curriculum. The childminder ensures that children practise their number and shape recognition skills. As a result, children are able to count from one to 10 and beyond. They are also learning basic mathematical concepts, such as 'more' and 'less', during play activities. n As part of the curriculum, the childminder organises outings to farms, parks and

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15 May 2023 the local forest to enrich children's life experiences. She also visits the library with the children to develop their love of books. n The childminder works effectively with parents. For example, she shares relevant information with them to achieve a consistent approach to their children's learning. Parents write in their feedback that the childminder is 'flexible' and 'accommodating'. They value the way the childminder caters for the individual needs of their children. The effective partnership between the childminder and parents benefits children well. n The childminder has a gentle and friendly manner. She encourages children to use polite words, such as 'please' and 'thank you', when interacting with each other. These practices contribute to children's positive behaviour. n Children have regular access to fresh air as part of a healthy lifestyle. They enjoy running, balancing and jumping while playing in the garden. This

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demonstrates children's energy and love of learning. n The childminder provides children with lots of opportunities to practise their strong self-help and independence skills. For example, she encourages children to help her put away toys and equipment. At snack time, children are able to select, cut and serve themselves with fruit. They are gaining important skills for their future education.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder refreshes her safeguarding training regularly. She understands how to identify and report concerns, including if children are being exploited by gang members. The childminder has clear procedures in place to deal with complaints and allegations made against her. She follows effective safety routines to protect children's welfare. For example, the childminder assesses the setting for any potential risks to children. Children receive good levels of supervision, including when they decide to move around the different parts of the setting, which gives them a sense of safety.

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should:

n consider how to use questioning to enable children to express their ideas and thoughts as effectively as possible.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY495157 Local authority Sutton Inspection number 10289061 Type of provision Childminder

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Registers

Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register Day care type Childminder

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inspection

Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 6 Date of previous inspection 9 November 2017

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2015 and lives in the London Borough of Sutton. She operates Monday to Friday, 8am until 6pm, all year round, except for public holidays. The childminder holds a relevant childcare 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 her evaluation of the childminder. n The childminder took the inspector on a learning walk to show the areas used for childminding and explained how she plans the early years curriculum. n The inspector looked at relevant documentation and reviewed evidence of the suitability of all persons living on the premises. n The inspector observed the quality of interactions during activities, indoors and outdoors. She assessed the impact these activities have on children's learning. n The childminder completed a joint evaluation of an activity with the inspector and evaluated the effectiveness of this. n The inspector spoke with the childminder and children at appropriate times during the inspection. She took account of the written views of parents on the

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Inspection activities

15 May 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

15 May 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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