Childminder EY311442

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 21 March 2018 12 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

 Partnerships with parents are good. Parents value the bonds the childminder has with their children. The childminder works with parents to provide consistent, good-quality care and early education for children.  The childminder is highly effective at supporting children's early communication and language skills. For example, she clearly emphasises key words during her interactions to help children enhance their understanding and speaking skills.  The childminder effectively evaluates the provision and includes the views of parents and children to help her identify areas for further improvement. For example, she has enhanced opportunities for children to practise their early writing skills.  The childminder takes time to get to know the children, so they feel safe and emotionally secure in a welcoming environment. Children form close attachments with the caring childminder and build strong friendships with other children.

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This provision is good

 All children make good progress in their learning and development from their starting points.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not make the most of opportunities to help children develop their independence skills to manage their own hygiene needs.  Opportunities are not consistently available to enable young children to follow their interest in dressing up and enhance their imaginative play.

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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 children to develop their independence skills to meet their own personal hygiene needs  enhance opportunities for children to further pursue their interests in imaginative play.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed children during their play and learning experiences.  The inspector observed children and the childminder interacting, and discussed children's learning and development.  The inspector held discussions with the childminder at appropriate times during the inspection.  The inspector looked at children's records, evidence of the suitability of the childminder and her qualifications.  The inspector reviewed written feedback from parents of the children attending.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The childminder is successful in monitoring children's progress. She identifies any gaps in children's learning and development and ensures the planning includes activities to help children to achieve the best they can. The childminder keeps her knowledge up to date. She attends training to help improve her practice. Safeguarding is effective. The childminder identifies potential risks in the environment and addresses these while helping the children to gain a good awareness of how to play in safety. She has a good understanding of the child protection procedures to follow and she is fully aware of how to report any issues.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder has a good knowledge of how children learn and develop. She uses meaningful observations to plan interesting activities for the children. For instance, children enjoy exploring a wide range of media and materials within their 'dinosaur exploration'. The childminder makes regular assessments of children's play and achievements. She uses this to effectively challenge the children and enhance their learning further. For example, she challenges children to consider and identify the different characteristics of each dinosaur. The childminder teaches children the different names of the different types of dinosaurs. She effectively enhances children's mathematical skills throughout their experiences. For instance, she encourages children to count and compare different sizes.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder gives children plenty of praise and encouragement, and she helps to boost their self-esteem and confidence. Children are well behaved and considerate of the thoughts and feelings of others. The childminder helps children to gain a growing awareness of healthy lifestyles. For instance, children help prepare healthy snacks and meals. The childminder reinforces the benefits of healthy food choices during activities, such as cooking.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are well prepared for their next stage of education or their move on to school. They enjoy engaging in early handwriting opportunities. For instance, children enjoy using a range of tools to make marks within their play and creative experiences. Children develop a good understanding of diversity beyond their immediate family. For example, the environment has positive cultural images and books. The children enjoy exploring different festivals and traditional foods from around the world. Children attend playgroups with the childminder and develop their social skills successfully.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY311442 Local authority Wandsworth Inspection number 1092410 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 2 - 2 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 3

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 12 March 2015

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2005. She lives in the London Borough of Wandsworth and works Monday to Friday, all year round.

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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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