Childminder in Wandsworth

Inspection date 27 August 2019 Previous inspection date 21 November 2018

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This inspection: Good 2

Previous inspection: Requires improvement Effectiveness of leadership and management Good 2 Quality of teaching, learning and assessment Good 2 Personal development, behaviour and welfare Good 2 Outcomes for children Good 2

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This provision is good

n The childminder evaluates her provision effectively. Plans for improvements are securely based on promoting outcomes for children. For example, the childminder has further developed her tracking systems since her previous inspection. n Children flourish in this welcoming and nurturing environment. The childminder provides a relaxed, enjoyable and homely environment where children feel emotionally safe and secure. Children behave well. n Children make good progress in their learning from their starting points. The childminder uses what she knows about children to ensure that the environment is challenging. n The childminder supports children's physical development effectively. She provides a variety of activities that develop their understanding of a healthy lifestyle. Children enjoy regular outdoor exercise. n The childminder is a positive role model. She is respectful, very calm and polite in her interactions with children. She regularly provides praise and encouragement, which

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This provision is good

supports children to build on their self-esteem and feel valued. n At times the childminder works with an assistant and although she supports her professional development well, the monitoring of her practice is not fully embedded to help raise practice to a higher level. n Although the childminder supports children's counting skills, she misses opportunities to extend their understanding of mathematical language and problem-solving.

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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

n continue to monitor practice and embed systems to further support development of skills and knowledge to the highest level n extend children's opportunities to develop mathematical language and problem-solving skills further.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

n The inspector observed the quality of teaching indoors and outdoors and assessed the impact this has on children's outcomes. n The inspector spoke with the childminder and children at appropriate times during the inspection. n The inspector had a tour of the setting and observed the areas used for childminding purposes. n The inspector reviewed a sample of documentation, including policies, children's records, training certificates and suitability records. n The inspector spoke to parents and sampled their views from written feedback.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has a good understanding of how to identify and report any concerns about a child's welfare. She knows who to contact should she have any concerns about a child in her care. The childminder monitors children's development, which helps her to identify and close any gaps in their learning. The childminder reflects on her practice and that of her assistant as well as evaluating her setting. For example, she has introduced daily routines to support children's outcomes. The childminder monitors the progress of individual children effectively. She ensures their needs are accurately met. The childminder regularly attends training to keep her knowledge up to date. Partnerships with parents are strong. For example, parents comment that they like the different communication methods the childminder uses.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder has an accurate understanding of how children learn. She gathers information from parents to understand children's starting points and interests. The childminder uses observation and assessment to identify effectively where children are in their learning and what she needs to do to support their continual progress. She provides children with activities based on their interests. Children enjoy playing and develop new skills. For instance, they enjoy putting on school uniform for school role play. The childminder supports children's early literacy skills. She interacts well, using animated voices for example when reading books, and encourages children to anticipate what is going to happen. The childminder creates opportunities for children to learn about people and communities beyond their immediate experience. For example, children enjoy regular trips to visit residents at the local care home.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder provides a nurturing environment where children thrive. She works in partnership with parents to make sure children's daily routines are followed. This helps children to feel comfortable and secure. Children's behaviour is good. Children make choices freely during play activities and express their preferences confidently. The childminder helps children understand how to lead healthy lifestyles. For example, children help to prepare fruit and vegetables for snack and mealtimes and learn about good hygiene rules. The childminder encourages children to be independent in their personal care.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are making good progress. They are confident, independent and make choices about their own play. They have formed good relationships with their peers and the childminder. Children are prepared well for their future learning and development and their eventual move to school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY483568 Local authority Croydon Inspection number 10090833 Type of provision Childminder

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Registers

Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Day care type Childminder Age range of children 1 - 3 Total number of places 12 Number of children on roll 9 Date of previous inspection 21 November 2018

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2014. She lives in Croydon, Surrey. The childminder operates from 8am to 6.30pm, Monday to Friday, for most of the year. She sometimes works with an assistant. The childminder holds a childcare qualification at level 3.

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Registers

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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