Childminder EY466095

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 21 June 2016 17 June 2014

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This inspection: Good 2

Previous inspection: Requires Improvement

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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

 Children behave well. They are kind, considerate and respectful of each other. The childminder and her assistants act as positive role models and offer gentle reminders to encourage good behaviour.  The childminder monitors children's learning effectively. She identifies areas where children need additional support and plans well for their ongoing development.  The childminder and her assistants interact well with children and use successful ways to extend early language development. For example, they repeat children's speech and teach them new words, extending their vocabulary. Children communicate well and make good progress in their learning.  The childminder has very positive relationships with parents. She involves them in their children's learning and keeps them informed about their children's progress.  The childminder supports children who speak English as an additional language well. For example, children enjoy reading books and singing songs in their home language.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not consistently offer the best possible support to the ongoing professional development of her assistants.  The childminder does not always use opportunities to develop children's understanding of healthy lifestyles.

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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

 extend further the arrangements to support the ongoing professional development of assistants, to continually improve outcomes for children  increase opportunities for children to learn about the importance of healthy lifestyles.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector spoke to the childminder at appropriate times throughout the inspection.  The inspector engaged with the children during the inspection.  The inspector undertook a joint observation with the childminder.  The inspector observed the children during their indoor play activities, as well as their snack routine.  The inspector sampled various documents, including children's learning records, the childminder's self-evaluation form, risk assessments and a selection of policies and procedures.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The childminder has worked hard and has made good improvements since the last inspection. For example, she has developed her garden, allowing children to more easily explore the enjoyable activities on offer. She reflects on her practice and accurately identifies her strengths and priorities for improvement, taking into account the views of parents and children. She does not focus as fully as possible on helping her assistants to continually deepen their knowledge and skills. However, she offers some useful mentoring and guidance to ensure that they have sufficient knowledge to carry out their responsibilities to support children's learning and to keep them safe. The childminder and her assistants have attended safeguarding training and have a clear understanding of how to keep children safe and protect their welfare. Safeguarding is effective.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder has a clear understanding of how children learn and plans interesting experiences that help them to make progress. For example, children investigate paint in the garden using a range of brushes, fruits and potatoes to make marks and patterns. The childminder uses her knowledge of children's interests to support their early literacy and numeracy skills. For example, older children are motivated to develop their pencil control and enjoy writing their name on their art work, sounding out the letters as they write them. Children have good opportunities to develop their physical skills. They spend lots of time in the childminder's well-resourced garden and enjoy physical activities, such as music and movement sessions.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children share a close relationship with the childminder and her assistants. They are happy, settled and enjoy their time in the setting. The childminder and her assistants give lots of praise and encouragement during activities. They help children to develop self- esteem and confidence. Children moving to other settings are supported well. The childminder prepares them for the move and shares information with the new setting to ensure it is as smooth as possible. The childminder risk assesses all areas of her home to identify and minimise potential hazards to children. She talks to the children regularly about safety issues, such as road safety, and gives gentle reminders in her home.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children explore the childminder's home independently and choose activities that interest them. They are confident, communicate well and enjoy imaginative play. For example, they enjoy playing with real food in the role play kitchen, sharing out food, pretending to cook lunch. All children make good progress and gain the skills needed for the next steps in their learning.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY466095 Local authority Wandsworth Inspection number 1049826 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 3 Total number of places 12 Number of children on roll 6

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 17 June 2014

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2013 and operates from her home in Southfields, in the London Borough of Wandsworth. The childminder works alongside two assistants. The childminder operates from 8am until 6.30pm all year round except for family holidays and bank holidays.

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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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Telephone number

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