Childminder 2786379

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 and her co childminder provide a warm and welcoming environment. They build strong relationships with children who confidently explore the wide range of resources on offer. Effective settling in sessions result in children feeling safe and secure and therefore ready to learn. The childminder knows the children well and plans a variety of activities to support their next steps in learning. For example, the childminder plans activities around phonics and mark making for children showing a keen interest in literacy. Children begin to give meanings to the marks they make and confidently talk to the childminder about what they have drawn.

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The provision is good

The childminder encourages children to be kind and caring. For example, children enjoy playing with the pretend doctors kit as they help make the childminder feel better. The childminder supports children to learn about healthy lifestyles. She provides healthy and nutritious, home cooked meals and snacks and children enjoy regular outdoor play, engaging in physical activity. The childminder also takes children on regular visits in the local community. For example, children delight in visiting the park or the farm.

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need to do better?

n The childminder has a good understanding of her curriculum. She closely observes children's play, looking at what they can do well and what they need to do next. The childminder then plans activities to support children's continued development. For example, children delight in playing with water, using different sized containers to pour and fill to develop their hand eye coordination. n The childminder closely monitors children's development and quickly addresses any gaps in children's learning. As a result, all children make good progress and are well prepared for the next stage in their learning. n The childminder is a good role model for positive behaviour. She sets clear expectations for children and teaches them how to take turns. Children listen well and understand how to share. n The childminder is a good role model for communication. She speaks clearly to children describing what they can see and what they are doing. She also asks

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need to do better?

questions to extend and support children's learning. For example, children enjoy doing a puzzle about different animals, the childminder talks to the children about the different animals and where they come from. n The childminder has good relationships with parents and keeps them up to date and involved in their children's learning. For instance, she sends parents regular photos and updates about their child's day and shares development reports. Parents comment how happy their children are and the positive relationship their children have with the childminder.

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need to do better?

10 July 2025 n The childminder keeps up to date with updates in legislation and makes appropriate changes when needed. However, she has not looked at what training would benefit her practice and improve children's learning and development. n The childminder has good links with other professionals such as the local authority who visit regularly and provide feedback. The childminder also receives feedback from parents. However, she does not always reflect on her practice and make improvements based on this to improve outcomes from children. n The childminder effectively prepares children for school. She encourages children to be independent and manage tasks themselves. Children learn good social skills and begin to look at familiar words and numbers before starting school. The childminder shares information with the child's new setting to ensure the transition is smooth to benefit the child. n The childminder knows her families well and joins in with family events,

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need to do better?

celebrating children's individual and unique cultures. For children learning English as an additional language, she collects words from home to support their communication and language skills. n Children develop an understanding of the importance of good hygiene procedures. For instance, before meal times, they remember to wash their hands and explain to the childminder why they need to do this.

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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 continue to develop a deeper understanding of children's learning and development through further training n further develop the evaluation process to enhance practice and therefore the outcomes for children

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Setting details

Unique reference number 2786379 Local authority Merton Inspection number 10411749 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 3 Number of children on roll 3 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2024 and is based in Wimbledon in the London Borough of Merton. She cares for children Monday to Friday from 7.30am to 6.30pm all year round. The childminder works with her co-childminder and assistant.

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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 early years foundation stage curriculum. 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 provided the inspector with a sample of key documentation on request. n The childminder and the inspector carried out a joint observation during an activity. n The inspector gathered feedback from parents during the inspection and took account of their views.

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Inspection activities

10 July 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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Inspection activities

10 July 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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