Childminder in Wandsworth

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 5 October 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 knows children well. She makes effective use of what she knows about their learning and development to help them make good developmental progress from their starting points.  Children are emotionally secure and very settled. They are confident and active learners who are keen to practise and build on what they already know and can do.  The childminder supports children's physical and social skills very well. For instance, she plans regular outings and enjoyable visits to a variety of age-appropriate play groups.  The childminder teaches children about the world around them successfully. For example, she provides them with multicultural resources and introduces familiar words in other languages to raise their awareness of similarities and differences between people.  The childminder attends training and reads relevant materials to support her professional development. For instance, following online research she has increased her

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This provision is good

understanding of how to observe and plan for children's activities more effectively.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder has not fully considered how to organise the play spaces to help support children's rapidly developing walking skills.  Young children have limited opportunities to explore a variety of materials to help develop their curiosity and creative skills.

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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

 review and improve the play spaces to support children to practise and develop their early walking skills  build on the opportunities for young children to extend their natural curiosity and creative skills.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities indoors, and she accompanied the childminder and the children on an outing.  The inspector checked documents relating to the suitability of the childminder. She discussed safeguarding procedures, risk assessment, complaint procedures and assessments of children's progress with the childminder.  The inspector discussed with the childminder how she evaluates her setting and how she identifies areas for improvement.  The inspector read written feedback from parents.  The inspector spoke to the childminder and interacted with children at appropriate times.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The childminder is dedicated to her role. She works closely with parents to evaluate what she does and to help her decide how best to meet the needs of individual children. The childminder recognises the value of sharing information with parents to ensure that children receive a consistent approach. Parents provide very positive feedback about the service they receive and feel fully informed about their children's learning. The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder knows the procedures for reporting any concerns about a child to protect their welfare. She is vigilant in her supervision of children and talks to them about road safety, to help them manage age- appropriate risks.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder makes regular observations of children's achievements and tracks their progress accurately, to help plan activities and to identify their next steps. She uses her skills well to provide them with enjoyable and meaningful learning experiences. For instance, the childminder makes good use of daily routines to introduce numbers, to help young children develop early counting skills. Children acquire their communication and language skills successfully. For instance, they have plenty of opportunities to hear and repeat new words. Young children enjoy listening to their favourite nursery songs, which helps to extend their vocabulary. The childminder works effectively with other early years settings to complement the learning older children achieve elsewhere.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children benefit from secure relationships with the childminder, who is kind, calm and attentive. For example, she responds skilfully and sensitively to young children's personal needs, which helps to support their emotional well-being. The childminder gives children lots of attention and praises them for their achievements. For instance, she tells them, 'well done' and gives them a 'high five' to celebrate their success during play. Children respond positively to this, which helps to increase their self-confidence. Children develop a good understanding of healthy eating. For example, the childminder encourages them to try new flavours and talks to them about foods that can help them grow.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children show they are very motivated and enjoy their time with the childminder. They shriek and giggle with excitement as they learn to stack up toy bricks during play. Children become independent learners in everyday routines. They express their preferences and play well alongside their friends. For example, at mealtimes young children enjoy each other's company, and they initiate a game of sharing and taking turns. Children learn good manners that help them to behave well. Overall, all children gain strong skills to prepare them for the next stage in their learning.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY487187 Local authority Wandsworth Inspection number 1012071 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 0 - 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 2015 and lives in the London Borough of Wandsworth. She offers her service during term time only, from 8am to 6pm from Monday to Friday.

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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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