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 Requires improvement

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The provision is good

The childminder has taken steps to improve since the last inspection. She has a good understanding of how children learn and plans interesting opportunities that meet the learning and development needs of all children. For example, children enjoy making their own pizzas and learn the names of the different vegetable toppings, which extends their vocabulary. Children develop the skills and knowledge they need for the next stage in their learning.

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The provision is good

Children build strong relationships with the childminder. They enjoy playful interactions and get lots of encouragement and praise which supports their self- esteem. Children feel safe and secure in the childminder's care. They look to her for reassurance and cuddle up to her when they feel shy around visitors. Children are excited to see their friends. They cooperate with each other in their play and give each other hugs. Children learn to control their own behaviour. They practise taking turns to use the trampoline in the garden. The childminder talks to children about their emotions, so they learn to understand their feelings, such as when they feel frustrated. Children have opportunities to develop their social skills. They attend local playgroups and visit local community spaces, such as the library. Children are happy and have fun in the childminder's care.

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need to do better?

n The childminder promotes an interest in books and stories. Children are highly interested in looking at the pictures and learn to turn the pages with care. Children develop their vocabulary as they talk about the pictures and what is happening in the story. Children join in with repeated phrases and make animal noises. They are confident communicators and develop good language skills. n The childminder interacts well with children. She models how to use resources and makes suggestions on what children should do, such as sprinkling cheese on their pizza. Although children learn to follow instructions well, they do not always have opportunities to initiate and try out their own ideas. However, this does not impact on their enjoyment of the activities the childminder provides. n Children behave well. The childminder adapts her plans to help children maintain their good behaviour. For example, she introduces new resources when she

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notices children are ready to move on to something different. The childminder promotes British values such as saying 'please' and 'thank you' and reminding children not to interrupt others when talking. Children learn to regulate their behaviour well. n Children develop positive attitudes to learning. They are highly interested in the activities the childminder provides. For example, they become deeply engaged in imaginative play with dinosaurs and small people figures which develops their concentration.

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10 March 2025 n The childminder has a good knowledge of children's individual needs. She teaches children to meet their own needs, such as using the toilet and washing their hands. She gathers key words in children's home languages which helps children express themselves. This supports children's personal, social and emotional development well. n Children are physically active and learn to move in different ways. They learn to balance, jump and climb in the garden. Children develop their small muscle movements as they learn to control a pen to make marks and use a roller to roll out dough. Children gain confidence in their physical skills. n The childminder works in partnership with parents. She makes suggestions for how to support children's development and learning at home. Parents are happy with the care their children receive and say they are amazed by what their children learn. They say their children talk about what they have learned at

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home, such as knowing to put litter in the bin when out on a walk. n The childminder keeps her knowledge up to date by accessing webinars and online training. She engages with the local authority and attends network meetings with other childminders. This helps the childminder evaluate her practice and identify new ways to support children's learning to a good level.

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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 develop opportunities for children to initiate and explore their own ideas.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 2594762 Local authority Sutton Inspection number 10356968 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 3 May 2024

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2022. She lives in the London Borough of Sutton. She provides childcare on weekdays for most of the year.

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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 Children spoke with the inspector during the inspection. 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 childminder and inspector discussed how the curriculum had been implemented and the impact that this had on children's learning. n Parents shared their views of the setting with the inspector.

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10 March 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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10 March 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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