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 Requires improvement

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The provision is good

Children enjoy their time at the childminder's welcoming home. The childminder offers consistent and nurturing care, which ensures children are emotionally secure and their learning needs are met. The childminder plans daily routines that include a varied balance of indoor and outdoor play opportunities to support children's good developmental progress. Their creativity and sensory development are supported well. During regular visits to the park, they explore nature and benefit from being physically active. Rhyme time sessions at the library are popular, where children explore music in a social setting which supports their language and communication.

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The provision is good

Children enthusiastically choose resources they like to play with. They confidently build a train track, which prompts a discussion about previous outings to see the trains. The childminder is skilled at using opportunities to introduce simple mathematical concepts. While singing 'Five Little Speckled Frogs', children are encouraged to learn about subtraction by taking one frog away. Children are supported to manage their feelings and behaviour. They are encouraged to be considerate to others and learn to take turns. Children understand the routines and spontaneously help to tidy up resources.

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need to do better?

n The childminder has developed systems for assessing children's progress to plan effectively for the next steps in their learning. The childminder is reflective and evaluative. She engages well with other professionals to ensure children receive targeted support where required. n The childminder is skilled at supporting children's language and communication skills. She ensures children hear a wide range of vocabulary and introduces new words. Children develop a love for books. Young children show good levels of concentration as they explore 'feely' books and feel textures. Children snuggle up to the childminder as they listen to stories and show delight as they sing songs together and join in actions. n The childminder has established close working partnerships with parents. She ensures parents are kept up to date about their children's progress and learning. Written feedback from parents shows that they greatly value the service

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need to do better?

provided. They say their children enjoy attending the setting and they have made very good developmental progress. n Children make good progress in their physical development. They develop coordination, and the childminder ensures that they are physically active and learn to manage risks. However, some opportunities for children to learn about self-care with regard to toilet training are missed. n Children learn about the importance of healthy lifestyles, such as washing their

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need to do better?

15 May 2023 hands prior to eating and eating a healthy diet. Positive discussions are held with children about fruits being good for us during snack time. The childminder links discussions to favourite stories such as 'The Hungry Caterpillar', and children are keen to try and taste new fruits. n The childminder provides an inclusive environment where children feel a real sense of belonging. Children who speak English as an additional language are progressing well. Parents share key information about children's home language which the childminder uses to support communication. n The childminder reviews her provision and identifies priorities for improvement. She is committed to keeping her early years knowledge up to date. The childminder is currently using the information gained from training and through her own research to enhance learning opportunities for children.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder understands her responsibility to support children's safety and welfare. She knows possible indicators when a child may be at risk and knows who to refer any concerns to. The childminder ensures that risk assessment is used well to support a safe environment for children, both at home and on outings. Children also learn to keep themselves safe. For example, they learn the importance of how to cross the road safely and tidy away toys so they can play safely.

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should:

n build on practice for supporting children to learn to use the toilet independently.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY481416 Local authority Merton Inspection number 10245950 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 3 Number of children on roll 2 Date of previous inspection 24 May 2022

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2014. She lives in the London Borough of Merton. The childminder cares for children, Monday to Friday, from 8am to 6pm, during term time only.

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Inspection activities

n The inspector discussed any continued impact of the COVID-19 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 quality of education provided and assessed the impact that this was having on children's learning. n The inspector viewed written feedback provided by parents about their experiences of the childminding service provided. n The inspector sampled some of the childminder's documents, including training certificates and children's developmental progress checks.

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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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