Childminder in Wandsworth

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 11 January 2018 19 March 2015

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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 understands the progress children make. She prioritises areas for their ongoing development and plans ways to support children in these.  The childminder forms strong partnerships with parents and the staff in the other settings children attend, to ensure continuity in care. She communicates well with parents to inform them of children's developmental needs and to enable the continuation of learning in the home.  Children progress well and reach the typical outcomes for their ages. They develop confidence and make very good progress in their communication and language skills.  The childminder teaches children about healthy practices. For example, they learn about the reasons for good hygiene. Children develop positive attitudes towards healthy foods and enjoy activities, such as fruit picking. She provides opportunities for regular physical exercise.  The childminder continues to develop her professional knowledge and skills to enhance

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This provision is good

her practice. She makes effective use of the resources available to her to do this.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not consistently use teaching techniques which help children to develop the ideas they are forming or to use critical-thinking skills in their play.  There are times when the childminder pitches her aims for children's learning too high for them to fully benefit from the experiences provided.

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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

 make better use of strategies, including questioning and offering problem-solving opportunities which help children extend their thoughts and ideas  consider more carefully the developmental stages of children when planning activities for them to ensure they get the full benefit from the learning provision.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed activities indoors and discussed the provision for outdoor play.  The inspector talked with the childminder and children at appropriate times throughout the inspection.  The inspector looked at children's assessment records.  The inspector checked evidence of the childminder's qualifications and her suitability checks.  The inspector held discussions with the childminder in relation to observations of the children's play, learning and progress.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has a confident knowledge of the signs that may indicate a child's welfare is at risk. She knows the procedures to follow if she is concerned about a child's well-being. The childminder listens carefully to the views of the children and parents to inform her evaluations of the setting. For example, she acts on children's suggestions for days out, such as taking them blackberry picking when they asked to pick fruits. The childminder reflects accurately on her practice to make improvements. For instance, she checks how her practice meets government legislation.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder offers children a range of experiences to support their learning. For example, children enjoy visits to aspects of the local community, such as city farms and the library. The childminder follows children's chosen play well and plans activities which build on their interests. For instance, she builds on children's interest of rolling balls and introduces games based on this to extend their learning. The childminder frequently enables children to understand that people can have different views and to accept these. For example, children learn to compare their favourite things with others. The childminder promotes diversity well. She represents people of different ethnic backgrounds and differing abilities with the resources she uses, to help children learn.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children form strong bonds with the childminder. The childminder supports children well to learn about feelings and consider those of other people and living things. For example, children care for the pet rabbit and consider how to make him feel happy. The childminder promotes positive behaviour and values very well. Children show good manners and show a strong ability to engage in turn-taking activities. For instance, they choose to play board games and follow the rules with care. The childminder supports children well for when they move to larger settings, including school or nursery. For example, she helps them to learn to socialise with other children. The childminder takes care to encourage children to be independent, for example, by establishing routines with parents which help children to manage tasks by themselves.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children engage intently in their play. For example, they spend prolonged periods playing games, such as skittles. They demonstrate strong physical skills as they coordinate their hands for catching and rolling balls simultaneously. Children use language very well. They speak coherently and set rules for their games with clear instructions. They engage in conversation frequently, at a level that is mature for their ages. Children show the beginnings of early reading skills. They pick up books and turn the pages as they talk about what they can see. Children use mathematical language, including that of size, in their play and develop early number skills in preparation for their future learning.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY416745 Local authority Wandsworth Inspection number 1094536 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 3 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 2

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 19 March 2015

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2010. She lives in the London Borough of Wandsworth. The childminder opens all day on Monday to Friday, all year around. The childminder also cares for older children during out-of-school hours.

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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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