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 builds very positive relationships with all children. She is sensitive and caring, and she supports children's well-being to a good level. Children settle quickly when they arrive from school and confidently greet the inspector. Younger children enjoy the short time they are in the childminder's care. They demonstrate that they are emotionally secure and feel safe. Overall, the childminder plans enjoyable opportunities to meet children's individual needs and interests, such as building with construction toys and ball games. Children are confident, independent and enthusiastic. They know where to find their favourite toys and make decisions about where to play.

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The provision is good

The childminder designs a curriculum that follows children's lead and interests. Generally, her interactions support children's play and learning. For example, she introduces mathematical language alongside children's play. For example, when children excitedly find slugs and worms outdoors, the childminder says that it is a 'long' worm. The childminder knows what she intends children to learn next. For example, she wants to support children's confidence and independence, encourage positive behaviour and promote their self-help skills.

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need to do better?

n The childminder understands how children learn. She knows the action she will take if she identifies gaps in children's learning to help to promote a targeted approach. The childminder uses this knowledge to assess the progress children make and what they need to learn next. Children are well prepared for the next stages in their learning and as they move on to school. n The childminder understands the importance of engaging with other professionals, such as the teaching staff at the nursery and school that children also attend. This ensures consistency in children's care, learning and safety. n The childminder seeks and values the views of children. For example, she asks them what they would like to play with and if they would like to play outdoors. The childminder encourages young children to independently put on their shoes before they keenly play outdoors. This helps to promote children's self-esteem

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need to do better?

and support their self-help skills well. n Children benefit from lots of time outdoors to help to promote their physical skills and good health. School-aged children enthusiastically play football and basketball. However, the childminder does not always provide younger children with activities to meet their stages of development. Therefore, on occasion, younger children are not engaged because there are limited opportunities available. n The childminder has a clear aim for the opportunities and experiences she provides to all children. For example, she encourages problem-solving skills and

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17 October 2024 imaginary play as children build with construction pieces and act out different experiences with small-world people. However, she does not regularly use these interactions during some activities to consistently promote children's enjoyment. n Children enjoy the childminder's company. The childminder is a positive role model for all children. For example, she helps them to learn when to use good manners and follow boundaries. Children know what is expected of them and behave well. The childminder has high expectations for all children. n The childminder's engagement with parents is effective. Parents' comments are extremely positive towards the childminder. They confirm that she is flexible in the times that she cares for children. Parents comment on the progress their children make over time, such as in their confidence and independence. They say that they know their children are safe and extremely happy in the

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need to do better?

childminder's care. n The childminder evaluates her service and understands how to adapt her curriculum to the children attending. She regularly accesses mandatory training, such as first aid and safeguarding, to meet requirements. The childminder researches early years updates online to help to enhance her knowledge and skills.

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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 plan activities more carefully to take account of younger children's stages of development n strengthen interactions to help to consistently support children's positive attitudes to their learning and enjoyment.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 138064 Local authority Merton Inspection number 10354954 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 8 Date of previous inspection 13 November 2018

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 1992. She provides her childcare service in Raynes Park, in the London Borough of Merton. The childminder operates from 7.30am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, term time only.

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Inspection activities

n The childminder spoke to the inspector about how she organises her early years setting, including the aims and rationale for her curriculum. n Children communicated with the inspector during the inspection. n The inspector observed the interactions between the childminder and the children. n The inspector observed the quality of education being provided and assessed the impact on children's learning and enjoyment. n Parents shared their written views of the childminder with the inspector.

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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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Inspection activities

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