Childminder EY479236

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 1 December 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 plans effectively for children's learning. She assesses children well and uses this information to provide interesting and suitably challenging activities. Children make good progress in their learning from their starting points.  The childminder has effective links with parents and maintains good communication to keep them informed of children's progress.  The childminder evaluates her practice well and sets suitable goals to improve her practice to benefit children. For example, she plans to continue to develop children's imaginative experiences even further.  The childminder uses effective ways to manage children's behaviour. For instance, she shares her expectations with the children consistently and is calm and consistent in her approach.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 At times, the childminder does not make the most of opportunities to reinforce children's understanding of the importance of healthy eating and exercise.  Children do not benefit from many opportunities to increase their understanding of the natural world.

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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

 provide further ways to support children's understanding of healthy lifestyles  develop more ways for children to investigate nature to increase their understanding of the world.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector viewed the premises with the childminder.  The inspector observed the interaction between the children and the childminder, and spoke with the children at appropriate times.  The inspector evaluated an activity with the childminder and discussed children's progress.  The inspector looked at some documentation and held a discussion with the childminder.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder knows the process to follow should she have any concerns about a child in her care. She is aware of possible indicators of concern. The childminder does effective things to help ensure children's safety. For instance, she examines all areas of her home to help reduce the risk of accident. The childminder is eager to increase her skills, such as through training, online research and meeting with other childminders to share ideas. For example, she attended a course about autism to improve her understanding of this condition. The childminder closes any gaps in learning, for example, by regularly reviewing how she plans for and assesses children.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder supports children's early mathematical skills successfully. For instance, as children create designs and build with toy bricks she asks them to count the bricks and consider how they add different bricks to their structures. She helps to ensure children's good early literacy development. For example, she reads stories to children in lively tones to engage them and develop their interest in books, and points out print in the environment. The childminder supports children's language and communication skills well. For instance, she engages them in conversation and asks useful questions to encourage them to think and respond. She supports them to share and to take turns, for example, as they take part in role play activities. The childminder provides a range of equipment and experiences to build children's physical skills. For instance, they crawl through tunnels, climb across frames and use outdoor areas to balance and run.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder helps children to build a good awareness of safe ways to behave. For example, she teaches children about road safety and she carries out regular fire drills so children know how to leave her home safely in the event of an emergency. The childminder teaches children good personal care routines; for example, children brush their teeth after eating. She supports children to respect themselves and each other, for example, by teaching children about people from different walks of life. She has a secure, warm relationship with children and values each child as an individual, supporting their emotional well-being effectively.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress. They become confident communicators and develop their social skills. Children are confident and motivated to learn. They engage well in activities and have good concentration skills. Children recognise and name shapes and numbers. They learn useful skills to support their future learning. Children learn to do things for themselves, such as dressing and feeding themselves.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY479236 Local authority Wandsworth Inspection number 982909 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 2 - 3 Total number of places 4 Number of children on roll 2

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2014. She lives in Balham in the London Borough of Wandsworth. The childminder provides care from Monday to Thursday, 7.30am to 6.30pm, all year round, except public 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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