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 creates a warm, caring and supportive environment. She demonstrates high levels of patience and attentiveness, particularly with children who are new to the setting. This supports children's well-being effectively. Children feel secure and comforted by the childminder, often enjoying cuddles and hearing her soothing words. The childminder teaches children how to stay safe and be aware of risks, such as when crossing roads. Older children demonstrate their knowledge of traffic lights, explaining happily that 'red' means 'stop' and 'green' means 'go'. The childminder sets clear boundaries and reinforces her high expectations. As a result, children behave well.

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The provision is good

The childminder's curriculum is rich and ambitious. She promotes children's language skills effectively, for example, by narrating their play. This helps to extend children's vocabulary. The childminder encourages children's physical development through regular outdoor activities, such as nature walks, where children get fresh air and exercise. Additionally, the childminder emphasises children's self-care and independence skills. Over time, children learn to put on and remove their shoes without needing help. The childminder maintains strong partnerships with parents and other professionals to ensure continuity in children's care and education. Her setting is inclusive and welcoming, which celebrates the diversity of children and families who attend.

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need to do better?

n The childminder is a highly skilled and experienced professional who demonstrates confidence in her practice. She uses her training and wealth of experience to maintain and provide a high standard of care and education. This benefits children and their parents well. n The childminder supports parents tirelessly, providing regular updates on their children's progress. Additionally, she offers exceptional support during the settling-in process and when parents face personal challenges. Parents hold the childminder in high regard and commend her unwavering dedication to her work. This strong partnership has a positive impact on children's care and development. n The childminder observes and assesses children's learning regularly. This helps her to identify any potential gaps in what children know and can do, and she shares this information with parents. As a result, children, including those who receive funding, make significant progress, particularly in their communication

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need to do better?

and language skills. n The childminder uses children's interests and passions when planning activities. For example, she knows that some children are interested in toy cars, so she sets a task to make a ramp for them. The childminder engages children in

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24 September 2024 conversations to develop their critical thinking and imagination. Children respond well to this. However, the childminder has not fully considered how she can enrich children's play, for example by organising toys to make them more easily accessible and visible to children. n Children enjoy a range of healthy snacks and meals. They learn about the importance of washing their hands to keep them clean and to stop the spread of germs. Children gain knowledge about personal hygiene and how to help prevent infection and cross-contamination. n The childminder is very nurturing towards children, providing them with love and affection. She teaches children good behaviour, such as being considerate of others. Older children demonstrate this very well. For instance, they show care for the younger children when they need a rest or sleep. n Children love listening to nursery songs and rhymes. They smile, sing along and

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copy the actions enthusiastically. Children are motivated to learn. n The childminder is committed to enhancing her professional development. After completing training, she has improved her ability to listen to children and give them time to express themselves. This promotes children's self-confidence in speaking. The childminder also aims to build on her understanding of how to support children with special educational needs and/or disabilities, should she care for children who might need additional support. n The childminder seeks the views of parents to help to evaluate her practice rigorously. Since the last inspection, she has made positive changes to improve outcomes for children. For example, the childminder has placed more emphasis on promoting children's understanding of healthy eating to support their physical development.

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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 enrich and diversify children's play experiences further, for example by reviewing the organisation of toys.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY471565 Local authority Merton Inspection number 10354823 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 7 November 2018

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2013 and lives in the London Borough of Merton. She works all year round, from 8am until 6pm, Monday to Thursday, except on bank holidays. The childminder holds a relevant childcare qualification at level 3. She provides government-funded childcare for children aged between nine months and four years.

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Inspection activities

n The inspector accompanied the childminder and children on walks. She discussed procedures for risk assessment with the childminder. n Parents spoke with the inspector to share their views on the quality of the setting. Some parents left written feedback, which was considered. n The childminder showed the inspector around the setting and explained her early years curriculum. She evaluated a planned activity with the inspector and the impact on children's learning. n The inspector checked a sample of documents, including the suitability of the childminder and training records. During the inspection, the inspector engaged with children at appropriate times.

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Inspection activities

24 September 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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