Childminder, Out-of school day care in Wandsworth

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 1 March 2016 14 June 2012

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This inspection: Good 2

Effectiveness of the leadership and management Good 2

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This inspection: Good 2

Quality of teaching, learning and assessment Good 2

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This inspection: Good 2

Personal development, behaviour and welfare Good 2

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This provision is good

 The childminder monitors children's progress effectively. She completes regular assessments of children's learning and plans to meet their individual needs well. Children make good progress in their learning.  The childminder offers effective settling-in processes for children when they first start. For instance, she visits children in their home, in addition to them visiting her home. Children build positive relationships with her and settle quickly into her care.  Children develop good communication and language skills. The childminder engages them well in conversations. Children have lots of opportunities to share their thoughts and ideas and to learn new words.  Partnerships with parents and other settings children attend are strong. The regular sharing of information provides continuity in children's learning.  The childminder reflects on her teaching practice regularly. She attends a good range of

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This provision is good

training courses to help maintain good teaching standards and positive outcomes for children.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Younger children do not have as many opportunities to hear numbers and counting as they play, to develop an awareness of early mathematics.  The childminder does not plan the environment so that children can easily access all resources to further extend their learning and independence 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

 increase younger children's developing mathematical awareness during play and activities  review the organisation of resources so that children can make more independent choices in their play.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector had a tour of the areas used for childminding.  The inspector observed the children and the childminder during play.  The inspector examined policies, documents and children's records.  The inspector read feedback from parents and the children's centre advisor and spoke with children to gain their views.  The inspector discussed the childminder's self-evaluation process.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has a good knowledge and understanding of her role and responsibility with regards to keeping children safe. She has written policies and procedures and knows what steps to take if she has concerns about a child's safety or welfare. Positive, written feedback from parents demonstrates that they are highly satisfied with the level of care and service that the childminder provides. The childminder shares useful information about children's progress with parents to help involve them in their children's learning and to help them to support their children at home. The childminder gains parents' and children's views to make positive changes and to help drive improvements to her practice.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder has a good knowledge of each child she cares for. For example, she carries out regular observations and assessments. She plans interesting activities that children enjoy. For example, they explore a variety of technological toys, such as tills and scanners, as they pretend to be the shopkeeper and look at maps to discuss areas of interest and where they live. The childminder encourages children's creative development well. For instance, they enjoy craft, singing and exploring the sounds of different instruments. Children are encouraged to persevere with tasks that they find difficult and show pleasure at their achievements. For example, younger children show great self- esteem as they learn to thread beads.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder gives children lots of praise and encouragement. She uses positive strategies to promote children's good behaviour. Children take part in activities to support their learning about keeping themselves safe. For instance, they take part in evacuation drills and discussions about road safety when on outings. Children enjoy a range of healthy snacks and meals. They have plenty of fresh air and exercise, which contributes to a healthy lifestyle and children's physical well-being. For instance, they play in the childminder's garden and visit parks for further physical challenges.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children make good progress. Babies settle quickly and all children gain confidence in their abilities and enjoy their time with the childminder. Children explore the environment happily. They develop good literacy skills; for instance, they show an interest in books and learn to write letters in their names. Children learn about the world around them. For example, they travel on buses, go on outings to museums and learn about different festivals and other cultures. Children gain the key skills they need for the next stage in learning and school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 122827 Local authority Wandsworth Inspection number 825311 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 0 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 5

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 14 June 2012

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 1980. She lives in Battersea, in the London Borough of Wandsworth. The childminder works from Monday to Friday, for most of the year. The childminder has a relevant early years qualification at level 3.

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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

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Telephone number

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Telephone number

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