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 are happy and motivated to learn in this warm, stimulating home. The childminder interacts gently and positively with children, for example, by smiling and getting down to their level. She values each child highly and links activities to their interests and skills to provide enjoyable tasks for children. The childminder manages children's behaviour effectively and children act in positive ways. She uses distraction techniques, where required, and explains to children why some behaviour is not acceptable. The childminder has high expectations of children.

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The provision is good

The curriculum is broad and balanced and all children make good progress. The childminder supports children's communication, language and literacy skills well. She reads a range of stories in lively tones and children listen attentively as they learn new words. She questions children effectively and gives them time to think and respond. Children gain good language and literacy skills. The childminder helps children to gain a good understanding of the world. She takes them to visit the local farm to teach children about different animals. The childminder talks to children about people who help us. For instance, she talks about the role of the postman who delivers a parcel to her home. Children learn about the world around them well.

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need to do better?

n Children gain good mathematical skills. The childminder teaches children how to count cars as they play and sings counting songs and rhymes. She uses mathematical language to compare size when she describes a giraffe's 'long' neck and an elephant's 'short' legs. The childminder teaches children about circles, squares and other shapes as they handle them. n Children develop good independence. Young children fetch their coats and shoes and the childminder teaches them how to put them on. They learn how to wash their hands and feed themselves at mealtimes. The childminder supports children's sharing and turn-taking skills by playing simple ball games. Children have good manners and say please and thank you. n The childminder keeps parents regularly informed of children's activities and progress. She talks with them each day and sends secure electronic message updates on children's care and learning. The childminder works well with parents

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need to do better?

to support children's development, such as skills in sharing. n The childminder is committed to the continual development of her skills and knowledge. She has attended different training, including a course on understanding autism which led to greater understanding in this area. The childminder reviews her work regularly and sets goals for improvement. This helps her to continually improve the provision she provides for children. n The childminder supports children's understanding of difference well. She

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need to do better?

27 March 2025 provides a good range of toys, resources and books that reflect different races and cultures. The childminder discusses a range of special events, including Easter, Christmas, Diwali and Lunar New Year and children learn about difference effectively. n Children gain good physical skills. The childminder takes them to the local park each day, where they run, learn to balance and climb. She plays ball games with children to develop their throwing and catching skills. n Children explore a wide range of textures and materials. They enjoy using wheeled toys to make patterns in an oat-filled tray. They explore the texture and scoop and fill different containers. Children use chalk and crayons to draw pictures and develop good creative skills. n The childminder prioritises children's safety. She carries out daily safety checks in all areas of her home to reduce the risk of hazards. The childminder teaches

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need to do better?

children how to use furniture safely and how to act with care and caution when crossing the road. Children behave in safe ways. n The childminder prepares nutritious meals and snacks for children, which meet any special dietary needs they may have. She ensures that children have access to fresh drinking water whenever they choose. However, the childminder has not yet planned how she can fully develop children's awareness of oral hygiene, to further support their physical health. n The childminder notices when children are feeling sad or happy and will sometimes make children aware of this. However, she does not develop their understanding of the words to describe different feelings to support their understanding of themselves and 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 strengthen the curriculum to develop children's awareness of oral hygiene n develop children's awareness of a wider range of feelings to support their understanding of themselves and others.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY441857 Local authority Merton Inspection number 10372073 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 5 Number of children on roll 8 Date of previous inspection 1 April 2019

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2012. She lives in Streatham Vale in the London Borough of Wandsworth. The childminder provides care for children from Monday to Friday from 7am to 6pm, all year round and is closed on public bank holidays. The childminder holds a level 3 childcare qualification.

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Inspection activities

n The childminder talked to the inspector about how she organises her provision and her curriculum intent while the inspector viewed the premises. n The childminder carried out an activity and evaluated this with the inspector. n During the inspection, the inspector spoke to the childminder and children at appropriate times during the inspection. n The inspector viewed some documentation and held a discussion with the childminder. She read written feedback from the children's parents.

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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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