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

The childminder provides a warm and welcoming, home-from-home environment and effectively supports children to settle in. He quickly establishes close and secure relationships with the children and their families. Children develop strong emotional attachments with the childminder. This helps them to feel secure and confident to express their ideas and feelings. The childminder is very attentive to children's needs and is always close by to offer reassurance and cuddles when needed.

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The provision is good

The childminder effectively follows children's lead in play and plans activities that interest and excite them. For instance, children interested in the farm, enjoy playing with animals. They confidently name them and make the animal sounds. The childminder plays alongside them and is a good role model for communication. He talks slowly and clearly, describing what children are doing and introduces new words and ideas for young children to repeat. Children's language skills are very strong and they confidently express themselves.

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The provision is good

Children behave well and enjoy the company of others. They play cooperatively and the childminder encourages children to share and take turns. For example, during the inspection, children were keen to share their dolls with the inspector and show them what they were doing.

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need to do better?

n The childminder establishes very good relationships with parents. He shares regular information about children's learning through an online app and parents also receive daily photos. Parents are very happy with the care their children receive and value the advice and support the childminder gives them. The childminder shares ideas to support children's learning at home and encourages parents to do the same. n The childminder reflects well on his practice. He provides parents with opportunities to share their views of the provision, such as by sending out questionnaires to help him identify any areas for further improvement. He works closely with his co-childminder and together they look at what is working well and what could be developed to improve the outcomes for children. n The childminder effectively supports children's early physical development. For instance, young children delight in exploring a range containers. They develop

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their physical skills as they learn to open and close them and gasp when one pops open. They have a positive attitude towards learning and enjoy their time at the childminders. The childminder provides regular praise and encouragement to support children's self esteem and confidence. As a result, children are independent and are curious to try new things.

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need to do better?

31 July 2024 n The childminder works closely with his co-childminder and other childminders in the area. They regularly meet up to share ideas and updates which helps further develop his practice. Children also have the opportunity to socialise with others and build friendships. n The childminder enables children to enjoy as much time as possible outside. He has a well-resourced garden that children enjoy exploring. They also enjoy attending regular play groups, visits to parks and other local places of interest. n Overall, the childminder has a good understanding of how children learn. He plans activities based on what children can do and what they need to do next to support their continued development. The childminder regularly monitors children's progress and quickly addresses any gaps in children's learning to ensure all children make good progress. However, the childminder could further develop and embed his curriculum to improve the outcomes for children even

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further. n The childminder promotes children's health and well-being effectively, and teaches children about the importance of good hygiene routines. For instance, he helps younger children wash their hands before mealtimes and encourages them to be independent as they feed themselves. n The childminder conducts online research and training to help him develop his knowledge and skills and keep up to date with any changes in legislation. For example, after recent training around outdoor play, he has begun enhancing his outdoor area for children to explore. n Children are well prepared for the next stage in their learning. The childminder has good relationships with the local schools and takes children to visit them before they start school. He ensures children are confident and are able to build positive relationships with their peers before starting school to support the smooth transition.

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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 continue to develop an understanding of the new curriculum further and embed it into practice to enhance outcomes for children further.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY448607 Local authority Sutton Inspection number 10358074 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 12 Number of children on roll 3 Date of previous inspection 30 May 2022

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2012 and lives in Sutton, in Surrey. The childminder works with his wife, who is also a registered childminder. He offers care from 7am to 6pm, Monday to Friday.

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Inspection activities

n The inspector discussed any continued impact of the pandemic with the provider and has taken that into account in their evaluation of the provider. n The childminder joined the inspector on a learning walk and talked about their curriculum and what they want their children to learn. n The inspector carried out a joint observation of a group activity with the childminder. n The inspector observed the quality of education being provided, indoors and outdoors, and assessed the impact this was having on children's learning. n The inspector looked at relevant documents, including paediatric first-aid certificates, qualifications, insurance and suitability checks.

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Inspection activities

31 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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31 July 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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