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 Inadequate

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The provision is good

The childminder provides a safe and welcoming environment where children feel happy and settled. Children develop strong bonds with the childminder and approach her for cuddles and reassurance when needed.

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The provision is good

The childminder is a good role model. She has effective systems in place to promote positive behaviour, including the use of consistent praise and encouragement. Children develop confidence and are eager to learn. They learn to share and respect one another. Children use good manners, including saying 'please' and 'thank you'.

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The provision is good

The childminder is clear about what she wants children to learn and achieve. She plans for individual children's learning together with parents. The childminder creates learning opportunities for children to build on what they already know. This helps children progress in all areas of learning and prepares them for the next stage in education, including school.

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The provision is good

The childminder supports children who learn English as an additional language (EAL) well. For example, with the use of key words from their home language and visual aids, children soon develop an understanding and begin to use English. The childminder focuses well on developing children's vocabulary. For example, she uses repetition with children. Children enjoy rhymes and listen to stories attentively. All children, including those who learn EAL, develop secure skills in their communication and language development.

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need to do better?

n The childminder has addressed the weaknesses identified at the last inspection. She has improved her safeguarding knowledge and understands reporting requirements in line with the local safeguarding partnership. This helps to safeguard children in her care. n The childminder focuses well on her professional development. For example, she consults the early years team about her practice to raise the overall quality of her early years provision. In addition, she completes training to create further opportunities for children to learn and to raise the quality of education for all children in her care. n The childminder knows children well. She observes them and regularly assesses their learning. The childminder plans a range of interesting activities for children, following their interests, to build on their learning. However, there are occasions when she rushes children to finish their play to take part in another activity. This

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need to do better?

limits children's enjoyment. n Children are eager to learn and explore. However, the youngest children have

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need to do better?

24 April 2024 fewer opportunities to explore using their senses. n The childminder has improved her hygiene practices. She has effective procedures in place to prevent the spread of infections and support children's good health. The childminder keeps accurate records of any medication and first-aid treatment administered to children as required. n Parents report they feel happy and confident leaving their children in the childminder's care. They receive daily feedback and advice on how to continue children's learning at home. This helps to provide continuity in children's learning and development. n Children benefit from daily access to fresh air. They access the garden, parks and playgrounds. Additionally, they visit their local community, including libraries. This helps them build on their early literacy skills as well as learn about and respect other people in the community. n Children naturally learn about how to lead healthy lifestyles. They eat healthy

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and nutritious meals and snacks throughout the day. This supports their good health. n Children have a wealth of opportunities to practice small-muscle movements in preparation for early writing. For example, they use a range of media for making marks, such as paintbrushes and stamps. Children enjoy building their creations out of blocks. They confidently talk about what they created. n Children show their imagination during play. For instance, they create scenes using dinosaurs and building blocks. Children learn the names of colours and count in sequence. n The childminder encourages children to carry out some tasks themselves to increase their independence. For example, children have a go at putting their coats on, peel their fruit and learn to wash their hands correctly. They learn skills that help them prepare for the next phase of learning.

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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 provide plenty of time for children to explore in their own time to enhance their enjoyment and learning even further n build on current opportunities for young children to explore with their senses.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY537615 Local authority Merton Inspection number 10326208 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 3 Date of previous inspection 4 December 2023

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in March 2017. She lives in Mitcham, in the London Borough of Merton. She cares for children all year round from 8am to 6pm, Monday to Friday. The childminder holds an early years qualification at level 3.

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Inspection activities

n The inspector discussed any continued impact of the pandemic with the childminder and has taken that into account in their evaluation of the provider. n The inspector viewed the provision and discussed the safety and suitability of the premises. n The childminder and the inspector discussed how the childminder organises their early years provision, including the aims and rationale for their early years foundation stage curriculum. n The childminder and the inspector discussed how the curriculum had been implemented and the impact that this had on children's learning. n The inspector observed the interactions between the childminder and children. n The childminder provided the inspector with a sample of key documentation on request.

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Inspection activities

24 April 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

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