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

Children flourish in this nurturing environment, and they are welcomed and made to feel part of the childminder's extended family. The atmosphere is warm and inviting, making it feel like home. The childminder takes the time to get to know each child and their family well. This fosters deep connections and builds trust and security. Children's emotional needs are supported well, For example, they have books filled with photos of their loved ones, which they can revisit whenever they need comfort or reassurance.

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The provision is good

The environment is positive, and children are encouraged to help with everyday tasks, including grocery shopping and meal preparation. These experiences provide opportunities for learning essential life skills while having fun together. The childminder sets high expectations, and children interact positively with her and one another. They practise sharing and cooperation freely in an encouraging environment. The childminder then offers them praise for doing so, which builds their self-esteem and confidence.

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The provision is good

Children have a variety of resources on offer that the childminder uses to support their learning in different ways. They enjoy outdoor playtime, which offers them fresh air and opportunities for physical development. For example, children enjoy games that involve throwing hoops onto cones and catching beanbags.

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need to do better?

n The childminder has a good understanding of what she wants for the children in her care. She collects information and builds on each child's starting points. She tracks their progress through her observations and an online app, which she uses to determine the next steps for each child and ensure they make good progress. If she identifies any gaps in learning, she knows the appropriate actions to take and is quick to work with parents and outside agencies. n The childminder uses everyday activities to teach children about safety. During outings in the local community, she discusses with them how to cross the road safely and points out any potential hazards, such as broken glass. This hands-on approach not only reinforces their knowledge but also encourages children to develop an awareness and understanding of how to keep themselves safe. n The childminder, overall, supports children in developing their early

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need to do better?

communication and language skills. The children enjoy listening to stories, songs and rhymes, which helps to expand their vocabulary. As they play, the childminder engages them in conversation. However, she occasionally asks too many closed questions, which limits the children's responses to one or two words. This approach restricts their opportunities to express themselves fully and share their thoughts and ideas while practising their language skills.

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5 February 2025 n Parental partnerships are good. Parents speak positively about the childminder, highlighting that they receive good daily communication, including verbal feedback and messages. They feel well informed about their children's progress and commend the childminder for her caring and supportive approach, which fosters a strong, trusting relationship with their children. Parents value her support and recognise that their children progress quickly because of it, particularly in areas such as potty training. n The childminder provides children with opportunities to gain independence. They learn to put on their coats and shoes and to feed themselves. However, there are times when she forgets and does things for them, such as taking off their jumpers when they are hot. As a result, the children are not always fully involved in their learning. n The childminder helps children to understand how to lead a healthy lifestyle. She

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supports children with washing their hands and uses a dental set to help them learn about good oral hygiene. She provides children with fresh fruit and home- made food and helps them to make good choices. n The childminder completes all required training promptly and is eager to enhance her existing knowledge and skills to benefit children's learning. She regularly attends online training sessions and shares ideas and activities with other local childminders. n Children behave well and develop good British values, as well as empathy for others. They are often taken on outings in the local community. The childminder uses these opportunities to discuss various members of society, highlighting their similarities and differences to promote children's understanding and acceptance of others.

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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 give children even more time and space to express their ideas fully during everyday conversations n provide more opportunities for children to do even more things for themselves and become more actively involved in their learning.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY542650 Local authority Merton Inspection number 10368503 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 2 Date of previous inspection 22 March 2019

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2017. She lives in the London Borough of Merton. The childminder operates her service Monday to Friday, from 7.30am to 5.30pm, all year round. The childminder has an appropriate qualification. She offers the government funded places for childcare.

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Inspection activities

n The childminder showed the inspector the premises and discussed how they ensure they are safe and suitable. n The childminder and the inspector discussed how the childminder organises their early years provision, including the aims and rationale for their early years foundation stage curriculum. n The childminder provided the inspector with a sample of key documentation on request. n The inspector observed the quality of education being provided, indoors and outdoors, and assessed the impact that this was having on children's learning. n The inspector read written feedback from parents during the inspection and took account of their views.

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Inspection activities

5 February 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

5 February 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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