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 enjoy their time with the childminder. She forms warm, caring relationships with them. When they need reassurance, children go to the childminder for cuddles and comfort. This helps them feel safe and secure and supports their emotional development. The childminder has most resources available for children to access themselves. Children enjoy choosing what they would like to do. They confidently select books to look at, and even the youngest children enjoy bringing a story to the childminder to share. This supports their early literacy skills. The childminder uses mathematical language as she plays alongside children. For example, she first counts the ducks as the children play with them and then starts singing 'Five Little Ducks'. Children are familiar with a wide range of songs and join in.

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The provision is good

The childminder has high expectations of children's behaviour. She offers simple explanations, such as why they should not throw wooden toys at each other. She provides them with alternatives that they can throw safely. This helps children learn how to keep themselves safe. The childminder knows the children well and plans experiences using their interests to help them learn what they need to do next. This helps children develop positive attitudes to their learning, and they make good progress as a result.

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need to do better?

n The childminder gathers information about children from their families before they start. She makes sure she is welcoming to all children by, for example, learning key words in their home language. The childminder uses her own observations and assessments to make sure children are learning new skills. She shares this information with parents. Parents say that the childminder uses information given by other professionals to support their children. They value this partnership working. This supports all children to make good progress. n The childminder promotes children's positive behaviour well. She encourages turn taking and shows them how to be kind. Children are motivated to share and cooperate with each other. They spontaneously hug each other and show care and affection to each other. Children benefit from the childminder's calm and nurturing interactions. They show consistently high levels of positive behaviour.

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need to do better?

n Children enjoy putting their shoes away when they first enter the childminder's home. The childminder encourages them to pull their own trousers and leggings up after she changes their nappies. She supports children to feed themselves, either with a spoon or with their fingers. However, children are not always consistently encouraged to wash their hands before eating. In addition, they cannot always independently access their water in order to have a drink. n The childminder encourages children's large-muscle movements when she

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30 January 2024 supports them to be active. She sets up the environment to allow babies opportunities to pull themselves up to stand. When they have mastered this, she places toys out of reach to encourage them to cruise along. Children enjoy using ride-on toys and learn to navigate the space. They choose to throw a ball into a hoop, and the childminder praises their attempts. This helps them to enjoy physical activity and challenge themselves further. n The childminder wants children to learn about the wider world. Children have daily opportunities to be outside and explore the garden. Children benefit from a range of outings, such as to the shops or the library. They enjoy first-hand experiences and learn how to behave in different environments. n The childminder prepares children for the next stage of learning. She makes links with schools and nurseries that children move on to. The childminder understands the importance of working in partnership with everyone caring for a

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child. She shares information with them about what the children like and can do. This helps children experience smooth transitions when they move on from her care. n Parents speak very highly of the childminder. They say their children are very happy to attend her setting. They appreciate how well she knows them and the care she provides. Parents say their children have learned new things with the childminder. For example, they come home singing new songs.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

There is an open and positive culture around safeguarding that puts children's interests first.

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should:

n promote children's self-care and independence skills more consistently to enhance their learning further.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY496047 Local authority Merton Inspection number 10305354 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 3 Date of previous inspection 19 February 2018

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Information about this early years setting

This childminder registered in 2015. She lives with her family in Merton, London. The childminder works Monday to Friday, all year round, from 7am to 6.30pm.

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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 inspector observed the quality of education being provided, indoors and outdoors, and assessed the impact that this was having on children's learning. n Parents shared their views of the childminder's setting with the inspector. n The childminder provided the inspector with a sample of key documentation on request. n The childminder showed the inspector the premises and discussed how they ensure it is safe and suitable.

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Inspection activities

30 January 2024 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

30 January 2024 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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