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 is kind and welcoming. Children behave appropriately and feel happy and safe around her. The childminder's interactions with children are consistently warm and responsive. For example, during role play, the childminder ensures that she engages in children's conversations and answers any questions in a timely manner. Children can freely explore the resources and choose what to play with. When needed, the childminder is always readily available to make suggestions and engage in children's play. This supports their decision-making and sense of belonging at the childminder's home.

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The provision is good

The childminder offers a stimulating curriculum that is based on what children can do and what they need to learn next. She thoroughly considers children's interests while planning an activity and celebrates their achievements. For example, children enjoy a diverse range of books and learning about ducks near the local pond during outings. This helps children to show eagerness and persistence throughout the provision.

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need to do better?

n Children have strong bonds with the childminder, and she supports their personal, social and emotional development effectively. Children demonstrate positive, caring and respectful attitudes towards one another. The childminder always sets clear expectations for children's behaviour and models good manners. This helps children to flourish and build a good foundation for their later learning. n The childminder centres her curriculum on developing children's communication and language skills. She models new words to the children and narrates their actions. Children begin to master their communication skills as they negotiate social situations. The childminder creates opportunities for children to speak about a variety of topics, and older children can express themselves in back-and- forth conversations. However, at times, children with less confidence do not get enough time to respond to the questions the childminder asks.

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need to do better?

n The childminder creates an engaging learning atmosphere for children. She encourages children to try and find things out by themselves. Children enjoy the thought process and often suggest ideas to the childminder. For example, during a sensory activity, children try to come up with their own ideas on different ways to melt the ice quickly. This approach ignites curiosity and critical thinking in children. n Children have several occasions where they can practise their independence during their daily routine. For example, they wash their hands and eat their lunch independently. Children can make independent choices with the available resources, and the childminder encourages them to tidy up after their activities.

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9 January 2025 Older children demonstrate confidence in skills such as putting their jackets and shoes on. However, younger children do not always have opportunities to take an active role in developing those skills. n Children use the resources that are prepared for them to develop their physical skills. They have regular access to the outdoor environment where they can skip, jump and play ball games. The childminder plans daily walks in the fresh air to strengthen children's muscles and balance. Furthermore, children explore plenty of activities to support their fine motor skills. n Children learn early mathematical concepts as they play. For example, the childminder counts and sings, counting numbers with children. The childminder incorporates measuring amounts and shapes with resources into activities that children show interest in. This helps children to develop positive attitudes towards their mathematical learning.

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need to do better?

n Partnership with parents is strong. The childminder maintains positive and professional relationships with the parents. She monitors children's learning effectively and provides regular updates to parents. This ensures that children make good progress. n The childminder places high value in her continuous professional development and reflective practice. She works hand in hand with local leads in the borough and creates networks with other local childminders to further develop 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 more effectively and strengthen opportunities to extend children's communication and language skills further n further support younger children's independence in daily routines.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY398665 Local authority Sutton Inspection number 10363863 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 7 Number of children on roll 7 Date of previous inspection 14 January 2019

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2009 and lives in the London Borough of Sutton. She operates Monday to Thursday, from 7.30am until 5.30pm, all year round, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds a childcare qualification at level 3. She offers the government funded places for childcare.

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Inspection activities

n The childminder showed the inspector around the premises and discussed how she ensures that they are safe and suitable. n The childminder spoke to the inspector about the children's learning and development and how she organises her provision. n The inspector looked at relevant documents, including a first-aid certificate, at appropriate times during the inspection. n The inspector observed the interactions between the childminder and the children. n The inspector received feedback from the parents.

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Inspection activities

9 January 2025 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

9 January 2025 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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