Childminder in Wandsworth

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 16 April 2015 5 November 2014

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This inspection: Good 2

Previous inspection: Inadequate 4 How well the early years provision meets the needs of the range of children who attend Good 2

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This inspection: Good 2

The contribution of the early years provision to the well-being of children Good 2

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This inspection: Good 2

The effectiveness of the leadership and management of the early years provision Good 2

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This inspection: Good 2

The setting meets legal requirements for early years settings

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This provision is good

 The childminder has strong relationships with the children in her care. They are confident and settled and seek her out to share experiences.  The childminder provides a safe environment for the children to thrive in. Risks are assessed on a daily basis and dealt with promptly.  The childminder provides children with a good selection of toys and resources. These allow children to access all areas of learning in their play.  The childminder has good relationships with the parents. They feel part of the family and are very happy with the care their children receive.  The childminder promotes a healthy lifestyle for the children. Meals are healthy and home cooked and children spend ample time outside.  The childminder has developed good relationships with the local nursery that children attend. This effective partnership helps to maintain continuity for the children's learning and development between the nursery and her home.

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This provision is good

 The childminder works closely with her assistants to implement changes in her practice, including supporting their professional development, therefore, raising the quality of teaching and outcomes for children.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Children do not participate in selecting their snack and helping to prepare it. This slightly limits their independence and self-choice skills.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

To further improve the quality of the early years provision the provider should:

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

 encourage children to select and prepare their snack to develop their independence and self-choice skills.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector took into account the views of parents spoken to on the day of the inspection.  The inspector looked at children's assessment records and planning documentation.  The inspector observed activities and the quality of teaching.

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who attend. This is good

Children have free access to a wide range of toys and resources that helps them to develop their independence. Young children enjoy mark making with pencils, with an adult nearby to give praise and support. Children enjoy singing and playing musical instruments to encourage their communication and language development. A new planning and assessment system clearly shows children's individual next steps. Children make good progress. The childminder supports children with English as an additional language and they make good progress in their communication and language skills. Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities are welcomed into the setting. The childminder works alongside other professionals to ensure that their needs are fully met. The childminder provides learning opportunities both inside and out. A small planting area is cleverly integrated into the small outdoor space. Children grow plants in guttering hung on the

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who attend. This is good

fence to develop their understanding of the world.

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good

The childminder has a successful settling-in process, which means that children settle quickly into the environment. Time is taken to reassure parents and allow children to become familiar with the childminder's home before they are left for the first time. The childminder and her assistants deploy themselves well across the ground floor so that children are well supervised. They are attentive to the children's needs and provide support to them in what they are doing. The childminder understands the importance of keeping children safe with the internet. Children do not have access to working laptops, but instead have a wide selection of toys available to enable them to learn about technology. The childminder has effective practices to support behaviour management. The childminder role models good behaviour, such as sharing and good manners, and speaks to children calmly.

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provision is good

The childminder has shown a good capacity to change. The childminder regularly seeks the opinions of parents through questionnaires and regular conversations. Improvements have been made to her practices to benefit the children in her care. The childminder supports children for their move to school. She ensures that they are ready in their development and their self-help skills, such as putting on their own coats and shoes. The childminder celebrates children's time with her through a graduation party to encourage children's self-esteem and confidence.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY338602 Local authority Wandsworth Inspection number 998289 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 8 Total number of places 9 Number of children on roll 6

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 5 November 2014

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2006. She lives in the London Borough of Wandsworth. She employs two assistants, one of whom is her husband. The childminder offers care all year round, according to parents' needs.

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Telephone number

This inspection was carried out by Ofsted 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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Telephone number

procedures set out in the guidance ‘Complaints procedure: raising concerns and making complaints about Ofsted’, which is available from Ofsted’s website: www.gov.uk/government/organisations/ofsted. If you would like Ofsted to send you a copy of the guidance, please telephone 0300 123 4234, or email enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk. 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 Support Service (Cafcass), schools, colleges, initial teacher training, work-based learning and skills training, 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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Telephone number

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Telephone number

T: 0300 123 4234 Textphone: 0161 618 8524 E: enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk W: www.gov.uk/government/organisations/ofsted

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