Childminder in Wandsworth

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 21 July 2015 11 November 2008

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This inspection: Good 2

Previous inspection: Good 2 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 communicates well with children. She uses descriptive and expressive language to help extend children's vocabulary. As a result, children learn to understand instructions and develop their language well.  The childminder has an excellent knowledge of child protection and follows a comprehensive safeguarding policy, which she reviews regularly to keep up to date. This helps her keep children safe.  The childminder promotes children's physical well-being as she encourages children to play outside and eat nutritious, home-cooked meals. The childminder has an extensive range of resources both inside and outdoors to develop children's physical skills.  The childminder takes children to various play groups and the park to promote social and physical development. As a result, children interact well and play happily alongside their friends.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Occasionally, the childminder does not show children how to play with activities by coming down to their level. On these occasions, children do not fully engage with the activities.  The childminder provides few examples of print in the environment, alongside children's play, to promote their literacy 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

 strengthen children's engagement and knowledge further to ensure they know how to make the best of some activities  review the organisation of the environment to improve children's literacy skills and interest in print.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed children playing.  The inspector observed all areas of the house used by children.  The inspector and childminder participated in a joint observation.  The inspector reviewed a sample of policies and procedures.  The inspector discussed children's learning and development with the childminder.

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who attend. This is good

The childminder has a secure knowledge of how to observe, assess and plan for children to help them make good progress. She plans a good balance of activities around children's interests and those that children choose themselves. For example, the childminder provided children with a mat so they could draw with water. She gave children of different ages suitable equipment for drawing. She spoke to them about the activity as she effectively extended their vocabulary. This means all children develop their physical, social and communication skills. Children learn about the world they live in through role play. For example, children pretended to cook pasta from the messy play area in the pretend kitchen. Children benefit from an extremely well-resourced environment. The childminder makes good use of her home and garden. This ensures children have access to resources and activities that promote all areas of learning well. As a result, the childminder

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who attend. This is good

effectively prepares children for school.

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good

Children form secure relationships with the childminder to positively support their emotional well-being. They access resources independently and confidently engage with the childminder and their friends. The childminder has a good understanding of risk and ensures the safety of children by constantly assessing risks and removing hazards. The childminder talks to children about being safe. For example, she explains why they must wear hats in the garden, and how to climb up and down the stairs safely. The childminder talks to children about how to share and play together, which helps children to behave well. The childminder teaches children good hygiene routines.

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provision is good

The childminder has a good understanding of her role. She constantly reflects on how she can improve activities and her home, to help children achieve and progress. The childminder evaluates her practice daily as she reviews what went well and decides what improvements to make. She routinely asks for parents' and children's views. This means that all those involved contribute towards improving children's learning experiences. The childminder works with parents and communicates with them daily to gain information about their children's abilities and cultural celebrations, which enables her to support their individual needs well. The childminder carefully monitors children's progress. This enables her to identify gaps in achievement for individual children. The childminder is committed to her professional development, constantly reading articles and sourcing online courses to improve her practice. This has helped her improve the quality of children's experiences.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY363558 Local authority Merton Inspection number 828887 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 8 Total number of places 4 Number of children on roll 3

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 11 November 2008

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2008. She lives in Southfields, in the London Borough of Wandsworth. She provides care all day Monday to Thursday, throughout the year.

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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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