Childminder in Wandsworth

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 7 April 2016 Not applicable

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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 works in partnerships with parents well. Parents receive good feedback about what their children have enjoyed and what they have been learning.  The childminder is reflective and uses self-evaluation to identify her strengths and any areas that she would like to develop further. The childminder takes into account the views of her co-childminder, the parents and children, when planning to make changes to her service.  Children are well supported during their play. The childminder gives them time to lead their own play and to develop their own ideas and interests. She observes children carefully and gives them just the right amount of support to extend their play, which helps them make good progress.  The childminder encourages children to be independent and gives them plenty of opportunities to practise new skills.  Children are happy and confident while with the childminder. They show affection to

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This provision is good

her and to each other. She ensures she supports the individual needs and well-being of each child.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Methods for managing behaviour are not applied consistently to help reinforce children's understanding about how to manage their own feelings and sustain their good behaviour.

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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

 reinforce children's understanding about how to manage their own feelings and behaviour.

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Inspection activities

 Discussions took place with the childminder at appropriate times during the inspection.  The inspector observed activities and adult interactions with children in the home and the garden.  The inspector looked at documentation, including a sample of children's records, and checked the suitability of the childminder, her co-childminder, assistant and the other adult household members to be with children.  The inspector took account of the views of children and the co-childminder spoken to on the day of the inspection, and those of parents through reviewing documents. The inspector discussed the childminder's self-evaluation with her.  The inspector completed a joint observation with the childminder.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has a clear understanding of the procedures to follow should she have any concerns about the welfare of a child in her care. The childminder regularly checks each child's progress to identify any gaps in their learning and provide any extra support that is needed, quickly. Feedback from parents is very positive. They state how happy they are with the service the childminder provides and that their children have made good progress since starting. The childminder demonstrates a secure knowledge and understanding of how children learn and develop. She uses observations of children's interests and achievements effectively to identify what each child needs to learn next and inform her planning for them.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

Children play in a welcoming, well-organised environment with attractive play areas and stimulating resources on offer. The childminder provides a good range of activities, both indoors and outside, that support children's understanding across all areas of learning. She interacts with the children with great enthusiasm and in a positive manner. Children learn about the natural world through a variety of interesting activities. For example, they thoroughly enjoy planting activities, exploring soil with their fingers and hands, and using tools to dig and transport the soil. The childminder effectively supports children's growing vocabulary and she introduces them to new words as they play. She helps all children, including those learning English as an additional language, to make good progress with their language development.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children develop close and secure relationships with the childminder. She works closely with parents to help children to settle in quickly, helping to support children's emotional well-being. The childminder constantly praises and acknowledges children's achievements. She plays alongside children, offering support and guidance, and children welcome her in their play. Children develop a good understanding and respect for others. They have a wide variety of opportunities to learn about people from a range of cultures and the wider world. The childminder promotes children's good health. Children develop good social skills through a wide variety of interesting experiences, including outdoor play and outings in the community.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are happy and confident. They frequently show curiosity and interest during their play. Children develop well and they make good progress in their learning. They are active and motivated learners, eager to engage in activities. Children develop the key skills needed to support their future learning and to be ready for their eventual move to school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY487523 Local authority Wandsworth Inspection number 1022508 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 2 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 6

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2015. She lives in the Wansworth area of London. The childminder operates her service between 8am and 6pm, from Monday to Friday, all year round. The childminder works with a co-childminder and, at times, uses an assistant.

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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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