Childminder EY484899

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 23 May 2017 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 and her assistants have a good understanding of how children learn and develop. They form warm, caring relationships with children. The quality of teaching is consistently good.  The childminder completes regular observations of the children to plan challenging activities according to their individual needs. This helps to support children's progress.  The childminder promotes children's healthy lifestyles, for example, by taking them outdoors regularly for fresh air and exercise. Children enjoy healthy balanced meals and follow well-established hygiene routines.  The childminder and her assistants set good examples to children. They act as positive role models and manage children's behaviour well, according to their age and stage of development. For example, children begin to understand boundaries and expectations.  The childminder evaluates the provision well and implements action plans to improve

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This provision is good

outcomes further for children. For example, she has implemented newsletters for parents to inform them of dates for their diaries and menu changes.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Babies do not have a wide variety of opportunities to explore a range of media and materials to encourage their creative and sensory skills.  The childminder does not consistently obtain information from parents about their children's development at home, to extend children's learning even further in all areas.

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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 opportunities for babies to build on their creativity and sensory development  build on current ways of communicating with parents to strengthen further children's learning and development between home and the setting.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector spoke to the childminder, an assistant and the children at appropriate times during the inspection.  The inspector observed the childminder's interactions with the children.  The inspector sampled a range of documentation, including policies and procedures, and children's records.  The inspector conducted a tour of the premises that the childminder uses for childminding purposes.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder and her assistants understand their role in protecting children. They know the signs and symptoms that may alert them to any concerns about a child's welfare and how to report these. The childminder demonstrates a commitment to her ongoing professional development. For example, she attends training and liaises with the local authority support team to enhance her practice. The childminder cascades her knowledge on to her assistants to support consistency in care and learning. She provides regular ongoing support, for example, via supervisory sessions to enhance their practice even further. The childminder has good relationships with parents. She keeps them informed of children's daily activities and provides feedback about their children's progress.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder, along with her assistants, plans a wide range of exciting activities for children to support their learning. This encourages children to concentrate well and be keen to join in. The childminder promotes children's mathematical skills effectively. For example, children learn to count and use mathematical language during everyday play. She provides regular opportunities for children to explore the world around them. For instance, they engage in regular physical activities outdoors and enjoy growing fruits and vegetables. The childminder enables children to play creatively, while learning about the important roles of certain occupations. For example, they dress up and transform into firefighters and put out imaginary fires with their hose.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children are happy and settled in a welcoming and friendly environment. They enjoy the company of the childminder and her assistants, who provide them with constant reassurance. This gives children the confidence, for example, to express their needs, wants and dislikes freely. The childminder makes the most of opportunities for children to develop an interest in and respect for the similarities and differences between themselves and others. For example, they learn about various people and communities. This includes learning about languages and festivals that reflect and value the diversity of the children and the wider community.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress from their starting points and learn a range of skills that prepares them well for their future learning and eventually for school. For example, babies use plenty of babbling and confident body language and gestures, such as pointing to make their needs known. Older children are confident speakers and are keen to share their ideas with the childminder and her assistants.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY484899 Local authority Wandsworth Inspection number 1002883 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register Age range of children 1 - 3 Total number of places 12 Number of children on roll 11

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2015. She lives in Streatham, in the London Borough of Wandsworth. The childminder operates her service from Monday to Friday, all year round. The childminder works with assistants. The childminder and her assistants all hold level 3 childcare qualifications.

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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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