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 provides a warm and welcoming environment. She is incredibly nurturing and has a lovely relationship with the children. They enjoy lots of cuddles and go to her for support when needed but also explore the home with confidence and make choices in their play.

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The provision is good

The childminder provides children with lots of praise and encouragement effectively supporting their confidence and self-esteem. As a result children have a positive attitude towards learning and enjoy their time with the childminder.

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The provision is good

The childminder knows the children really well and provides activities to support and extend their learning. For example, children enjoy stories such as the hungry caterpillar, they then go on to look at the different fruits and use tools to thread them on to string. Younger children delight in posting the fruit through a caterpillars mouth developing their fine motor skills.

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The provision is good

The childminder encourages children to learn about healthy lifestyles. She provides healthy homemade meals and supports them in learning to wash their hands before mealtimes. Children enjoy their time in the well resourced garden as they ride bikes, use climbing equipment and delight in using jugs and pipettes in the water tray.

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need to do better?

n The childminder has a good understanding of how children learn and implements an effective curriculum. She effectively monitors children's development to ensure all children are making good progress. She quickly identifies if a child is not progressing as expected and takes steps to reduce gaps in children's learning. For instance, she works closely with other professionals and plans targeted activities to ensure all children are well prepared for the next stage in their learning. n The childminder effectively supports children to be independent. Children learn to dress themselves before going outside and confidently serve themselves at snack time. They are encouraged to make choices in their play and explore the wide range of resources confidently. n The childminder effectively role models good behaviour for children. She gives gentle reminders throughout the day and as a result children learn to share and

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need to do better?

take turns with their toys. Children are very caring towards each other and play nicely together. n The passionate childminder regularly reflects on her practice, looking at what is working well and what she could do to improve her provision. For example, she has recently extended her play area to give children more space to play and

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need to do better?

18 March 2025 create opportunities for children to explore and use their imaginations. n The childminder has lovely relationships with parents and keeps them up to date with their children's learning. For example, she provides regular activity and meal plans and sends photos of what children have done throughout the day. Parents value the care their children receive and abundance of outings they go on. n The childminder completes regular training and uses this to make a positive impact on her provision. For instance she recently attend a special educational needs workshop to further support her knowledge on how to get support for children when needed. n The childminder supports children's early language skills effectively. She speaks clearly and slowly and introduces new words for children to learn. She asks questions to extend children's learning, but at times does not always give children time to think and respond and express their own ideas.

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need to do better?

n The childminder takes children on regular outings to learn about their local community and the world around them. For example, Children regularly visit local playgroups, theatres, parks, woodlands, temples and churches. n The childminder has good links with other professionals, including other local childminders. They regularly meet up to share ideas and support each other.

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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 more time to think and respond to questions to further support their language skills.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY562823 Local authority Merton Inspection number 10392672 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 4 Date of previous inspection 21 September 2021

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2018 and lives in Lower Morden in the London Borough of Merton. She offers care from 8am to 5.30pm, Monday to Friday, all year round. The childminder provides government funded childcare.

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Inspection activities

n The childminder and the inspector discussed how the childminder organises their early years provision, including the aims and rationale for their EYFS curriculum n The inspector observed the interactions between the childminder and children. n The inspector spoke to children during the inspection and took account of the views of parents by reading written testimonials. n The inspector looked at a sample of the childminder's documents. This included evidence about suitability and training. n The inspector completed a joint observation with the childminder.

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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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