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 form warm, affectionate bonds with the childminder. They are confident when exploring the welcoming, safe, home-from-home environment. Children have access to a creative curriculum that provides them with a good balance of child-led and adult-led activities. They choose from a good range of play resources and have a passion for imaginative play. Children place dolls in buggies and shopping carts as they go on imaginary shopping trips. They fill their shopping baskets with many items, including fruits and vegetables.

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Children have daily opportunities to develop their physical skills and obtain fresh air and exercise. They visit local fields where they ride their balance bikes, which encourages them to coordinate the use of their arms and legs when moving forward. Children have tremendous fun as they play 'three in a row' with soft balls. They cheer each other on as they take turns at throwing soft balls into the holes in the mat. Children develop their emerging mathematical skills as they identify numbers one to three. Children behave well and enjoy the company of one another. They play cooperatively and are encouraged to use their 'inside voice' when playing indoors and to share and take turns. Children receive lots of praise and validation to promote their self-confidence.

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n Children develop a good awareness of a healthy lifestyle. The childminder talks to the children about their favourite fruits and vegetables and their benefits during role play. For example, children know that their favourite vegetable, a carrot, is an orange colour and is good for their eyes. Parents are asked to provide healthy packed lunches and snacks. n The childminder uses multiple strategies to help extend and develop children's language and communication skills. She nurtures discussions with children and asks them open questions to promote their thinking and speech. Children are introduced to the names of minibeasts as they listen to stories such as 'Bug Boy's Slug Picnic'. Children are encouraged to become confident, skilful communicators. n Children's understanding of mathematical concepts is developing well. They confidently hold up their fingers to demonstrate how many siblings they have.

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Children learn about shapes and problem-solve as they follow patterns, sort and match when using the geometric shape sorter. n The childminder closely observes children and regularly assesses their development to ensure that they are progressing as they should be. Assessments enable her to identify meaningful targets to help children make good progress in relation to their starting points. Parents are kept well informed about children's progress through daily discussions and photos on messaging

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19 June 2023 apps. This helps to encourage consistency in children's learning. n Children can follow their interests by selecting their own toys. The childminder encourages children to take part in helping with daily routines and they help to tidy up. However, they have limited opportunities to learn to do things for themselves, such as peel and cut fruit and put on their own aprons, as the childminder completes tasks for them. n Children's creativity is fostered well. They use a range of art and craft materials to create birthday cards for their friends. Children delight in creating magical potions with water, flour, sprinkles and leaves. They develop their fine motor skills as they use wooden spoons to stir their concoctions. n Children are developing skills that help to prepare them for their future learning. Children develop their early writing skills well. For example, they use crayons and laminated printouts to practise following lines and help improve their writing

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skills. n Partnerships with parents are effective. Parents comment positively on the childminder's caring attitude. They appreciate her flexibility and guidance that meet their families' needs. The childminder seeks the views of parents to help her to evaluate the effectiveness of her provision. They share activities from home that have had a positive impact on their own children, for example songs that support children's developing language and counting skills. n The childminder completes mandatory training. However, she has not considered professional development opportunities to help her elevate the quality of education by extending activities to enhance children's enjoyment and learning potential even further.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder regularly updates her child protection training. She demonstrates a good understanding of the signs and symptoms that may indicate a child is at risk of harm. This includes issues such as female genital mutilation and radical or extreme views. The childminder is aware of her responsibility to report any concerns to the relevant agencies. She completes daily risk assessments of the home and outings to help her to keep children safe. The childminder supports children to develop an understanding of how to keep themselves safe. They take part in emergency evacuations and drills throughout the year to increase their knowledge of what to do in the event of an emergency.

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should:

n increase opportunities for children to do more for themselves to further develop their independence skills

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should:

19 June 2023 n explore opportunities for professional development to help raise the quality of teaching to an even higher level.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY469042 Local authority Sutton Inspection number 10285630 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 4 Date of previous inspection 12 October 2017

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2014. She lives in Carshalton, Surrey. The childminder is available Monday to Friday, from 8am to 6pm, except public holidays. The childminder holds a level 3 qualification in childcare.

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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 showed the inspector around the areas of her home used for childminding and explained how she organises the environment and the learning programmes for children. n The inspector observed a range of activities and the interactions between the childminder and children to help evaluate the quality of education. n The childminder and the inspector completed a joint observation. They discussed the learning that took place following the activity. n The inspector took account of parents' written feedback as part of the inspection process.

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Inspection activities

19 June 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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19 June 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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