Childminder in Wandsworth

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 12 April 2018 2 March 2015

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The provision meets requirements

 The childminder has a clear understanding of how to safeguard children's welfare and support their well-being. She plans to work closely with her assistant to help update her policies and procedures to ensure children are kept healthy and safe.  The childminder understands the importance of working in partnership with parents and plans to obtain information from parents about children's interests and learning needs.  The childminder understands the importance of liaising with other professionals and the local authority to meet the needs of children and their families.  The childminder has a good range of resources to help her deliver the educational programmes to different groups of children when they start. She has a sound knowledge of how to use observation to help her assess and plan for children's individual needs.  The childminder understands the importance of supporting children's emotional well-

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The provision meets requirements

being. She intends to praise children for their good behaviour and help them learn to respect the similarities and differences of other people who they meet.  The childminder has an action plan in place to help her continually improve.

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The provision meets requirements

There were no children present when this inspection took place. The findings in this report are based on evidence gathered from discussions with those who care for the children and an inspection of the premises, equipment and relevant documentation. Where there are no children present, no judgement is made on the quality of the early years provision as there is no reliable evidence on which to assess its impact on children. The report states whether the provider continues to meet the requirements of registration.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector looked at the childminder's policies and procedures, including safeguarding children and the complaints procedure.  The inspector discussed with the childminder her self-evaluation and how she plans to further improve.  The inspector discussed with the childminder how she plans to share information with parents and other relevant professionals about children's care, learning and development.  The inspector looked at the range of toys and resources indoors and outdoors to meet the needs of children.  The inspector discussed with the childminder how she intends to assess children's abilities and plan for children's individual needs and ongoing progress.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 122905 Local authority Wandsworth Inspection number 1089270 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 0 - 8 Total number of places 12 Number of children on roll 0

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 2 March 2015

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 1997. She lives in Wimbledon. The childminding service is open from Monday to Friday from 8am to 6pm all year round. The childminder's husband works as her assistant.

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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

procedures set out in the guidance ‘Complaints procedure: raising concerns and making complaints about Ofsted’, which is available from Ofsted’s website: www.gov.uk/government/organisations/ofsted. If you would like Ofsted to send you a copy of the guidance, please telephone 0300 123 4234, or email enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk. achieve excellence in the care of children and young people, and in education and skills for learners of all ages. It regulates and inspects childcare and children's social care, and inspects the Children and Family Court Advisory Support Service (Cafcass), schools, colleges, initial teacher training, work-based learning and skills training, adult and community learning, and education and training in prisons and other secure establishments. It assesses council children’s services, and inspects services for looked after children, safeguarding and child protection.

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Telephone number

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Telephone number

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Telephone number

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