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 are cared for in a caring, positive and welcoming environment. They are treated with the utmost respect and sensitivity. As a result, children are settled and feel safe and secure. They receive lots of praise and reassurance for their efforts. This has a positive impact on children's emotional well-being. It is apparent that children have close relationships with the childminder, who is loving and affectionate. Children's behaviour is good. For instance, during play, older children show care and consideration for those younger than themselves. Children play happily together.

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The provision is good

Children respond well to the childminder's high expectations for their learning. For example, during a spontaneous activity, they use their good skills to count and name the different colours of toy blocks correctly. Children's physical development is enhanced through daily walks and trips to local nature reserves and parks. They meet other children at playgroups, which helps them to develop their social skills. Children are motivated to play. This is because the childminder responds quickly to children's varying needs and interests. This includes when they choose to draw or use scissors, which enables them to express their ideas and imagination.

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need to do better?

n The childminder has maintained good-quality education and care standards since the last inspection. She continues to evaluate the quality of her provision to identify strengths and set herself targets. For example, the childminder plans to develop the outdoor area to further support younger children's interest in the natural environment. n The childminder attends network meetings with other professionals to keep her knowledge of early years up to date. She values professional development to improve outcomes for children. For example, the childminder is currently completing a course to secure her understanding of how to better support children with additional learning needs. n Children achieve well from their various starting points. This is because there are accurate observations and assessments to identify strengths and any gaps in their learning. This is seen in the progress they make, for example with their

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communication and language skills. During conversations, older children demonstrate a range of vocabulary and responses. Younger children are starting to use and copy single words to express themselves. Children of all ages are gaining the knowledge and skills that are needed for the next stage of their education. n The childminder shows children genuine warmth, fondness and affection. She is incredibly sensitive and respectful when interacting with them. For instance, the childminder takes her time to listen to what children have to say. This is then

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20 June 2023 reflected in children's positive behaviour in the setting. n Children's independence skills are developing well. They are learning to manage age-appropriate tasks, such as at snack and mealtimes. Children are also good at helping the childminder to tidy away the toys once they have finished playing with them. n As part of the curriculum, the childminder plans a variety of events to teach children about diversity. For instance, she celebrates children's individual birthdays and encourages them to take part in religious and cultural events, such as Eid, Christmas and Easter. This helps children to gain an awareness of other people and communities beyond their immediate experience. n Children learn about healthy practices from an early age, such as washing their hands before touching food. This contributes to children's good health. n The childminder promotes partnership working with parents and staff from other

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settings that children attend. For example, she has worked closely with parents to support their children's sleep routines in the setting and at home. This has had a positive impact, particularly on young children's concentration skills. Parents are highly complimentary about the service they and their children receive. They find that the childminder provides children with a 'home-from- home' environment, which has good effects on their learning and personal development.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder knows about the 'Prevent' duty and the signs that could indicate that a child is at risk of harm. She knows how to escalate any concerns she may have about children's welfare. The childminder monitors children's attendance and follows up on absence to help keep children safe. She supervises children well and offers them lots of reassurance. This enables children to be self-assured and grow in confidence. There are good risk assessments in place to identify and remove possible dangers, such as those relating to pets in the setting. This helps to promote children's health, safety and well-being.

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should:

n continue the focus on professional development in order to improve outcomes for children, particularly children with additional learning needs.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY434731 Local authority Sutton Inspection number 10295454 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 6 December 2017

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2011 and lives in the London Borough of Sutton. She is available to care for children from 8am until 6pm, Monday to Thursday, all year round, except for family 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 their evaluation of the childminder. n The childminder showed the inspector around the setting and explained her curriculum to help children make progress in their learning. n The inspector held discussions with the childminder at suitable times during the inspection. She interacted with the children appropriately. n The inspector observed the quality of education being provided indoors and assessed the impact that this was having on children's learning. n The inspector checked the required documents, such as the childminder's training certificates and suitability records. She also read written feedback from parents.

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Inspection activities

20 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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Inspection activities

20 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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