Childminder EY439541

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 13 September 2016 4 October 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 Outstanding 1

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This provision is good

 The childminder is highly attentive and meets children's care needs extremely well. Children develop a very strong sense of belonging in the childminder's home.  The childminder works effectively in partnership with parents. She shares information well and provides good continuity of care. Parents comment that they are very happy with the care their children receive.  Children behave exceptionally well. They know from an early age to share, be kind and to respect others. The childminder is a highly positive role model. She has a consistent and caring approach.  The childminder provides a highly stimulating environment and a wealth of resources and activities that entice and motivate children to learn. All children make good progress from their starting points.  The childminder reflects effectively on the quality of her service and accurately identifies areas for ongoing improvement.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not always use what she knows about children to plan precisely for their individual next steps, to help them make even better progress.

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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

 develop further the planning of activities to reflect the next steps in children's individual learning as precisely as possible.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector viewed all areas of the premises available for children's use.  The inspector observed children talking part in activities indoors and outdoors, and observed the childminder's interaction with children.  The inspector completed a joint observation with the childminder and spoke to the childminder at appropriate times during the inspection.  The inspector sampled documentation the childminder uses to support her practices, including systems for self-evaluation.  The inspector took account of written feedback from parents.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has recently attended safeguarding training. She has a secure understanding of her role and responsibilities and the steps to take in the event of a child protection issue. The childminder has made improvements since the last inspection. She has developed the programme of activities. For example, she has increased opportunities for children to explore a variety of textures. She uses research to help her keep up to date with requirements. The childminder demonstrates a commitment to making further improvements. She recognises the importance of developing a shared approached to children's learning and development when children attend more than one setting.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder observes children and monitors their progress to identify gaps in their learning. She supports children's language development effectively. The childminder engages well during children's play. For example, she asks questions to encourage children to share their ideas and name what they see. The childminder also introduces colours, sizes, shapes and numbers skilfully as children build towers. Children thoroughly enjoy engaging in imaginary play. For example, they manoeuvre toy vehicles and pretend to be the station master. Children are confident to approach the childminder for support. The childminder encourages children to try to do things for themselves, while staying close by to offer support.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are outstanding

Children are extremely happy and confident in the childminder's care. The childminder gives lots of encouragement and praise. Children develop excellent levels of self-esteem. They have superb opportunities to learn how to stay safe. For example, they understand the reason for holding hands when they go out, and they learn how to play safely in the home. Children develop a highly secure understanding of healthy lifestyles. They grow their own vegetables in the outdoor area and enjoy eating these as part of a healthy well- balanced diet. Children participate in a wealth of physical activities, including trips to the river, the park and playing football. The childminder is well organised and provides a stimulating environment where children make choices and develop their independence.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children make good progress. They are eager, confident learners and develop the skills required for the next stage in their learning and eventual move on to school. Even the youngest children learn to make decisions, explore their own ideas and develop independence. For example, they develop confidence in dressing themselves.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY439541 Local authority Wandsworth Inspection number 1059095 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 5 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 3

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 4 October 2012

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2011. She lives in Battersea, in the London Borough of Wandsworth. The childminder works each weekday, 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

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Telephone number

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Telephone number

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Telephone number

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