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 Not applicable

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The provision is good

The childminder's joyful, kind and active demeanour has a positive influence on children's attitudes towards learning. She creates a calm and motivating environment for children. In her role as a key person, she strives to get to know children and their families. As a result, children thrive in their education. For instance, since joining the setting, their ability to follow instructions and understand them has improved. Children develop strong emotional bonds with the childminder. They feel safe and secure, which supports their well-being effectively. Children show good behaviour and care for one another. For example, they help friends find and put on their shoes. Children play together happily.

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The provision is good

The childminder's curriculum is engaging and age-appropriate. She incorporates songs and stories to enhance children's language skills. Children enjoy listening to nursery rhymes and copying the actions. They hold hands and rock back and forth to express their delight. The childminder creates opportunities to strengthen children's physical skills. Children demonstrate good coordination while balancing on wooden planks and using ride-on toys. They push themselves forward with their legs and show both strength and stamina. The childminder gives children age- appropriate tasks, such as at snack time, to promote their independence skills. Children learn important skills for their future education.

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need to do better?

n The childminder works well with her co-childminder and assistants to meet the changing needs of all children in their care. She organises a variety of outings, including trips to local parks, farms and playgroups, to enrich children's learning experiences. These activities support the development of children's skills, enabling them to socialise with others and gain an understanding of their surroundings. n Partnership working with parents is strong. Parents express that the childminder is dedicated and passionate about her work. They appreciate the ongoing communication regarding their children's activities and learning. Parents have noticed that their children have formed strong relationships with the childminder. This provides children with a positive foundation for their education. Parents are thrilled with the childminder's services and often say they cannot praise her enough. n The childminder has high expectations for children and regularly assesses their

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learning to ensure they make good progress. Parents agree that their children have improved their language and social skills since joining the setting. The childminder uses the insights gained to create a stimulating and age-appropriate curriculum. However, she does not consistently seek children's thoughts and opinions to encourage their decision-making skills. This limits the childminder's

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20 May 2025 ability to fully involve children in their learning. n Children receive plenty of praise for their good efforts, such as during a water play activity. They hear 'good job' and 'well done' for successfully pouring and emptying containers. The childminder also claps her hands to celebrate children's achievements. Children smile to show they are pleased with themselves. This approach enhances children's self-esteem and confidence. n The childminder promotes children's good behaviour effectively. She models the use of polite words, such as please and thank you. Children learn to wait for their turn. They develop good manners. n The childminder's assistants feel well supported in their work with children. The childminder and her assistants complete mandatory training, such as safeguarding and first aid, to keep their knowledge up to date. However, the childminder is relatively new to teaching and acknowledges the need to

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concentrate more on professional development opportunities to enhance the quality of education. n Children learn the importance of good hygiene practices. For example, they learn how to clean their noses and dispose of used tissues properly. They wash their hands before handling food to help reduce the spread of germs and infectious illnesses. The childminder also encourages children to stay hydrated throughout the day to support their health and development. n The childminder evaluates her practices well to enhance children's learning experiences. For instance, after observing that children enjoy using outdoor equipment, she is reviewing the available resources to promote outdoor play even more. This is to further support the development of children's physical skills as they grow.

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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 provide children with choices to enhance their decision-making skills and fully involve them in their learning n place a sharper focus on professional opportunities to raise the quality of teaching to an even higher level.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 2718662 Local authority Sutton Inspection number 10392501 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 19 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2023 and lives in the London Borough of Sutton. She provides childcare services every Tuesday and Friday, all year round. The childminder holds a relevant childcare qualification. She works with a co- childminder and assistants.

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Inspection activities

n The childminder explained to the inspector her early years curriculum. n Parents spoke with the inspector in person and by telephone to share their opinions about the quality of the service provided. n The inspector viewed the childminder's home to ensure it is safe and suitable to care for children. n Children engaged with the inspector at appropriate times during the inspection. n The childminder and inspector observed an outdoor activity and assessed the impact it had on children's learning.

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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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