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

The childminder demonstrates a strong understanding of what she wants children to learn. The current curriculum focuses on supporting children's interests in letters and numbers to support their early literacy and mathematical skills. Children learn to recognise letters and the initial sounds in their names. The childminder also prioritises children's emotional well-being by giving them lots of praise and encouragement. This boosts children's confidence effectively. The childminder has high expectations for children's learning. She teaches children to take on age- appropriate tasks, such as disposing of used tissues, washing hands and tidying up their toys. Children gain essential self-care and independence skills from a young age.

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The provision is good

Working alongside her co-childminder, the childminder ensures the safety of children. For example, they supervise children well. Children play happily together. This is evident, for example, when they play with sand or toy cars. The childminder supports children's behaviour well. She teaches children to respect others and wait patiently for their turn. The childminder promotes diversity within their setting. For instance, during a drawing activity, she helps children to think about the uniqueness of people who are significant to them. Children have lots of fun discussing people's facial features, including their similarities and differences.

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need to do better?

n The childminder is very knowledgeable about child development and is a confident professional. She continues to work effectively with her co-childminder to provide high-quality care and education for children. This has a positive impact on children's learning and development. n The childminder is dedicated to her professional development. She has completed mandatory training to ensure children's safety and has improved her ability to support children's language skills. The childminder is adept at engaging children in conversation and asking questions to help them remember past events. Children become more confident speakers. n The childminder designs an ambitious curriculum, which she implements well to build on children's interests. This helps children to make significant progress from their starting points. For instance, children have developed a wide vocabulary, which they demonstrate while retelling familiar nursery stories using

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their own words. In addition, older children have gained a strong understanding of mathematical language, such as 'less' and 'more'. However, the childminder has not yet fully incorporated outdoor physical play into the curriculum to support children who are reluctant to play outside. n The childminder works hard to teach children good manners. She has clear behavioural expectations, which children respect. This includes reminding

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12 September 2024 children gently to keep the sand in the tray to minimise accidents. As a result, children listen and behave well. n One of children's favourite activities in the setting is singing and dancing. They have plenty of opportunities to demonstrate their skills. Children move their bodies enthusiastically to music. They receive praise for their superb efforts, which has a positive impact on their attitudes to learning. n Parent partnership is one of this setting's strengths. The childminder makes great efforts to communicate with parents to ensure a consistent approach to children's care and education. Parents praise the childminder and her co- childminder for how well they prepare their children for the next stage of their education, including their move to school. n The childminder and her co-childminder organise various outings to provide children with the knowledge and cultural experiences they need to succeed in

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life. These outings include visiting different parks and playgroups to enhance children's understanding of the world. These opportunities also enable children to socialise with others, which fosters important social skills and a sense of community. n The childminder continues to evaluate the quality of the provision rigorously. Since the last inspection, she has re-evaluated how toys are stored to provide children with more independent access to them. This has increased children's motivation to play.

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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 enhancing knowledge of how to promote children's physical development, especially outdoors, to provide them with broader learning experiences.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 137883 Local authority Merton Inspection number 10355163 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 5 Date of previous inspection 20 November 2018

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 1996 and works in the London Borough of Merton. She offers care from Monday and Thursday, from 7.45am to 6pm, all year round. The childminder holds an early years childcare qualification at level 5. She works with a co-childminder.

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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 setting. n The inspector discussed with the inspector how they implement their early years curriculum. n The childminder and inspector observed a planned activity conducted by the co- childminder. They discussed the impact of the activity on children's learning. n The inspector read written feedback from parents and took account of their views. She observed how the childminder and her co-childminder interacted with children throughout the inspection. n The inspector engaged with children at appropriate times during the inspection. She checked relevant documentation, such as the childminder's suitability checks and training certificates.

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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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