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 supports children to settle effectively. Children demonstrate they feel safe and secure as they confidently explore the environment. The childminder is highly attentive to children's needs and encourages children to communicate these to her. For example, young children confidently communicate when they want a snack or a drink and the childminder quickly responds. She is incredibly nurturing and caring and children enjoy lots of cuddles and comfort when needed.

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The provision is good

The childminder knows the children really well and plans activities around what the children can do and what she wants them to learn next. For instance, young children who do not normally like to get messy, delight in planting seeds in the garden. They confidently fill up pots with soil and seeds and thoroughly enjoy watering them.

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The provision is good

The childminder effectively supports children's confidence and self-esteem through regular praise and encouragement. As a result, children are independent and curious to try new things. For instance, young children delight in exploring a range of containers. They develop 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.

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need to do better?

n The childminder works closely with her co-childminder and together, they regularly reflect on their practice. They look at what is working well and what could be improved to benefit the children and their families. The childminder also collects feedbacks from parents and other professionals, for example, through regular questionnaires and discussions to support her plans. n The childminder attends regular training and refresher courses to ensure she keeps up to date with any changes in legislation. She also uses training to influence any changes to her practice. For example, after recent training around outdoor play, she has begun enhancing her outdoor area. n The childminder has very good relationships with parents. She 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

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need to do better?

shares ideas to support children's learning at home and encourages parents to do them same. n Overall, the childminder has a good understanding of how children learn. She plans activities based on children's interests to support their continued development. The childminder regularly monitors children's progress and quickly

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need to do better?

31 July 2024 addresses any gaps in children's learning to ensure all children make good progress. However, the childminder could further develop and embed her curriculum to improve the outcomes for children even further. n The childminder effectively supports children's early language skills. With young children, she talks slowly and clearly describing what children can see and are doing and encourages children to repeat key words. n The childminder takes children on regular outings to develop children's social skills and awareness of the world around them. For instance, they attend local playgroups, visit farms, parks and shops in the local community. n The childminder prepares children well for the next stage in their learning. She has good relationships with the local schools and children enjoy visiting them before they start. The childminder ensures children are confident and are able to build positive relationships with their peers before starting school to support the

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smooth transition. n The childminder understands the importance or promoting healthy lifestyles. She provides information to parents about a happy balanced diet and ensures children take part in physical activities outdoors on a regular basis. n Children's behaviour is good. The childminder has a consistent approach to managing behaviour. She offers praise and encouragement during activities and when children follow instructions. Children learn to be kind, caring and to take turns. n Partnerships with other professionals are good. The childminder meets regularly with other childminders in the area to share ideas. Children also get to socialise with other children their own age to support their confidence and to form close friendships.

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

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY448580 Local authority Sutton Inspection number 10357379 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 her husband, who is also a registered childminder. She 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 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. n The inspector took account of written views from parents.

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Inspection activities

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 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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