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 Met

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The provision is good

Children enjoy a relaxed and joyful atmosphere with the childminder, forming strong and trusting relationships. The childminder actively engages with them, sparking their enthusiasm for learning. For example, the children eagerly drop different objects into water bottles and shake them with excitement. A warm and inviting environment has been created, allowing children to freely explore the interesting play materials. They confidently make choices about their activities, feeling secure and at ease in the childminder's care. Familiarity with daily routines helps them follow instructions effectively, such as happily coming indoors when the weather becomes too hot for outdoor play.

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The provision is good

The childminder has a deep understanding of each child and caters to their individual needs effectively. She quickly identifies any learning gaps and implements targeted teaching strategies to ensure steady progress. Well-structured systems are in place to support children with special educational needs and/or disabilities. Through consistent and positive interaction, she helps children regulate their emotions and develop good behaviour. Regular praise reinforces their efforts, fostering self-esteem and confidence. Parents value the warm, nurturing environment where their children feel safe, happy and valued.

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need to do better?

n The childminder designs her curriculum with careful consideration of the children in her care. The childminder knows children well. She finds out about children from parents and through observations. She has a clear understanding of their current knowledge and abilities, as well as the next steps to support their ongoing progress. This helps children to foster a positive mindset towards learning and equips them with the skills they need for their future learning. n The childminder is passionate about her role and highly ambitious for all children to make the most of their time with her. She remains up to date with essential training, including safeguarding and paediatric first aid. She actively identifies aspects of her professional development that she wishes to expand. However, she has yet to put plans into action to further strengthen and enhance her practice. n The childminder nurtures children's developing communication and language

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skills effectively. She incorporates stories, rhymes and songs to boost their abilities, actively engaging them in conversations and narrating their play. By introducing and reinforcing words in context, she supports vocabulary growth. For example, children learn the word 'splash' while splashing in the water play. However, she has not taken into account the constant background noise from the television, which can affect children's ability to concentrate and listen attentively.

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30 April 2025 n Children gain an understanding of hygiene as the childminder guides them in washing their hands before meals. She ensures that they stay hydrated with fresh water. She engages them in games that foster awareness of oral health. Outdoor play is encouraged, helping children develop coordination, balance and physical activity in the fresh air. This helps to develop healthy habits for the future. n Mathematics is seamlessly integrated into daily activities. The childminder supports children in counting and incorporates mathematical language into their play. As they pour water into containers, they explore concepts of volume and capacity. Through puzzles and potato printing, they develop an understanding of shapes. These experiences help children build a strong foundation in early mathematical skills. n The childminder inspires children to explore and engage with a diverse array of media and materials. They experiment with corn flour, oats and foam, fostering

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sensory exploration. Outdoors, they practise writing with chalk in the garden and use sponges for painting. Activities like blowing bubbles, creating sensory bottles and threading help refine their hand-eye coordination while nurturing their creativity. n Parents hold the childminder in high regard, expressing trust in her caring, reliable and dedicated nature. They comment that she attentively meets their children's needs. They note that their children settle in quickly and eagerly look forward to their time with the childminder, who is praised for her genuine affection toward them.

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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 enhance professional development plans and explore additional training opportunities designed to elevate the quality of teaching even further n reduce background noise to minimise distractions and support children's communication and listening skills further.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY307092 Local authority Sutton Inspection number 10380636 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 1 Date of previous inspection 18 June 2019

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2005 and lives in the London Borough of Sutton. She offers care from Monday to Friday, from 7.30am to 6.30pm, for most of the year. She provides funded early years education.

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Inspection activities

n The inspector observed the interactions between the childminder and the children. n The childminder provided the inspector with a sample of key documentation on request. n Parents' views were taken into account through written information. n The childminder and the inspector discussed how the curriculum has been implemented and the impact this has had on the children's learning. n The childminder showed the inspector the premises and discussed how she ensures that they are safe and secure.

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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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