Childminder in Merton

Overall effectiveness Requires improvement

The quality of education Requires improvement Behaviour and attitudes Requires improvement Personal development Requires improvement Leadership and management Requires improvement Overall effectiveness at previous inspection Good

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The provision requires improvement

Children at this setting are settled and comfortable. They are happy to play independently without the childminder's instruction. The playroom is full of toys but is cluttered and untidy. This makes it difficult for children to see what is available. Despite this, children stand near the toy kitchen and rummage until they find toy food and cups. The childminder notices this and retrieves a play tea set from a higher shelf. Children sit at a nearby table and pretend to drink tea and eat ice lollies. They use their existing knowledge to inform their play.

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The provision requires improvement

The childminder has a strong belief in using manners and frequently encourages the children to be polite. As a result, children are consistently mannerly, needing few prompts from the childminder. She describes the importance of children following instructions for school readiness. This is regularly demonstrated by children listening and responding when asked to do something.

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The provision requires improvement

Children play outside and scoop mud from one container to another. They show fascination and concentration. However, the childminder is unable to explain how this is helping the children to learn and what the next step may be to aid progression. In addition to this, the childminder does not consistently make use of every opportunity to teach children.

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need to do better?

n The childminder mostly sets high expectations for behaviour. She reminds children to share and sometimes offers an alternative toy as a distraction. However, children are not always given the language to explain their emotions and are not taught about the effects their actions may have on others. The childminder is placing an emphasis on what is wrong, and there is less support for children's understanding of what they should do. n The children enjoy frequent trips out to enhance their learning and social development. The childminder describes meeting with fellow childminders to enable children to play together. They enjoy soft play and going to local parks. The childminder prepares a healthy and varied packed lunch, including homemade bread and chopped fruit. She shows a good understanding of dietary requirements. After lunch, children quickly settle down to sleep. n Children have access to a variety of resources, both indoors and out. The

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need to do better?

childminder understands that children should be allowed to play. However, she is unable to explain how the curriculum is planned or how it meets the needs of the children. The children are offered chalk to draw outside. However, they quickly lose interest as the childminder does not take the opportunity to engage them. The childminder has not recently engaged with any training to enhance her practice.

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need to do better?

4 July 2024 n The children have a clear routine, which helps them to settle and feel safe. They know to change from shoes into slippers in the house and do their best to do this themselves. The childminder stands nearby and offers help if needed, but mainly the children show independence and motivation to try. Once they have their slippers on, they are congratulated for their efforts. n The childminder consistently listens to and talks to the children. The children are confident to talk and babble, and they frequently try new language and attempt to pronounce new words. The childminder repeats words and phrases back to the children. This is done sensitively and with interest by the childminder. n The childminder shows understanding when talking about offering care for children with special educational needs and/or disabilities. She uses past and current experience to describe approaches to welcome all children, including

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need to do better?

those who speak English as an additional language. All children are treated equally and with respect. Medical needs and allergies are managed well, which is achieved by good communication with parents.

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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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Due date

ensure professional development opportunities are used to independently identify gaps in knowledge, skills and practice that will help raise the quality of the curriculum, interactions and learning activities provided for children. 30/08/2024

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should:

n develop a consistent approach to teaching children about managing their behaviour in a positive way n review the organisation of the different play areas to enable children to explore and test out their ideas even further.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY311582 Local authority Merton Inspection number 10357042 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 2 Date of previous inspection 22 August 2019

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2005 and lives in Morden, Surrey. She operates from Monday to Friday, between the hours of 8am and 6pm, for 48 weeks of the year. She occasionally provides overnight care. The childminder holds a relevant early years 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 inspector observed the quality of the education being provided across the setting, both indoors and outdoors, and assessed the impact on children's learning. n The childminder spoke to the inspector about children's learning and development. n The inspector played alongside and spoke with the children during the inspection. n The childminder provided the inspector with a sample of key documentation on request.

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Inspection activities

4 July 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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