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 Inadequate

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The provision is good

The childminder and her assistants have worked very hard to greatly improve all areas of practice since the last inspection. The childminder provides a curriculum suited to children's individual needs, for example she starts with introducing simple words and then builds children's vocabulary. The childminder has more defined expectations for her assistants and children, which makes the day run smoothly. As a result, children are happy and settled.

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The provision is good

The environment is now suitable and safe for children. The childminder uses daily risk assessments to ensure that she identifies and minimises hazards. Children can no longer access the kitchen and the childminder has taken steps to remove items which may pose a risk and compromise children's safety. This means that children can move around without risk of harm. In addition to this, the childminder now organises sleep times more efficiently and removes risks prior to children going upstairs.

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The provision is good

The childminder has an ethos of wanting children to be excited to come in and for them to have a fun day. Parents express confidence at leaving their children and are happy with the service the childminder provides. Children enjoy warm relationships with the childminder and assistants. As a result, children separate well from their parents. They are quickly engaged in a range of activities which are appropriate for their age and stage of development. Parents express trust and appreciate the regular updates and good levels of communication they receive.

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need to do better?

n The childminder acknowledges all children develop at different rates and design a curriculum that is based on the needs of each child. This helps all children to make progress. The childminder uses observations of children to assess what they can do and how to bring them on to their next stage in development. For example, the childminder places interesting items just out of reach for infants to encourage crawling. n The childminder explains to children what is happening next and follows a clear routine. This helps children to understand and become familiar with their daily schedule. It also makes them feel secure and in control of their environment. As a result, children's behaviour is good. The calm environment and consistency in routines helps children to build confidence. n The childminder supports children to build resilience and keep trying. For instance, she offers gentle but clear directions for children stuck on top of the

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slide. Children listen, respond and feel pleased that they solved the problem independently. Children whoosh to the bottom of the slide, then use balance and coordination to climb the steps, move their legs to the front, sit and then repeat

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14 November 2024 the process. n Children benefit from a key-person system which supports their emotional well- being. Each key person has a clear bond with their key child and is responsive to their needs. As a result, children feel listened to and safe. The childminder talks to children about their emotions, to help them to recognise and regulate their feelings. n The childminder has worked hard to improve hygiene practices since the last inspection. She is now consistent and responsive in her approach to maintaining hygiene. For example, the childminder promotes handwashing routines and attends to children's noses when they need wiping. She regularly wipes surfaces and disposes of nappies appropriately. n The children enjoy mealtimes and become excited when it is mentioned. Children enjoy a good range of healthy foods and eat well. The childminder helps children to independently use their cutlery. She supports younger and less-

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able children to ensure that everyone has enough to eat. The childminder shows a good knowledge regarding children's dietary requirements, allergies and avoiding cross-contamination. n The childminder has improved her approach to continual professional development and is looking to engage in further education. She has worked closely with the local authority to help to address weaknesses and improve practice. The childminder ensures that she and her assistants have attended statutory training, such as first aid and safeguarding. However, she has not focussed professional development on enhancing the quality of education further.

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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 extend professional development opportunities to further enhance the quality of education.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 2575535 Local authority Merton Inspection number 10355810 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 9 Date of previous inspection 21 May 2024

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2020 and lives in the London Borough of Merton. She offers her service from 8am until 6pm, Monday to Friday, excluding bank holidays. The childminder works with assistants.

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Inspection activities

n The childminder showed the inspector the premises and discussed how she ensures that they are safe and suitable. n The inspector observed the quality of interactions between the childminder, her assistants and children. n The childminder and the inspector discussed how the childminder organises their early years provision, including the aims and rationale for the curriculum. n The inspector observed the quality of the education being provided across the setting, indoors and outdoors, and assessed the impact on children's learning. n Parents shared their views of the setting 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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