Childminder in Wandsworth

Overall effectiveness Good

The quality of education Good Behaviour and attitudes Good Personal development Good Leadership and management Good Overall effectiveness at previous inspection Not applicable

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The provision is good

The childminder works with his wife, who is also a registered childminder. He ensures that their home is safe and welcoming for children. The childminder is warm and caring towards children. This helps them to settle in quickly and develop secure bonds with him and his family. Children show that they are confident and secure in his care.

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The provision is good

Children are active and enthusiastic learners. They create simple imaginative games and role-play scenarios based on their own experiences, such as cooking or seeing builders at work. The childminder provides a good variety of toys to support their play. He also incorporates real-life experiences, such as cooking, into the curriculum to enhance children's understanding of the world.

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The provision is good

The childminder finds out about children's interests and abilities when they join his provision. This includes gathering information from parents about what children do and enjoy at home. The childminder uses this information to plan children's care routines and support their learning.

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The provision is good

Children learn important social skills, such as how to play alongside children of different ages. The childminder guides children's behaviour by using consistent reminders about rules and boundaries. He provides plenty of praise and encouragement, which helps children develop confidence and self-esteem.

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need to do better?

n The childminder organises the parts of his home used for childminding well, to ensure that they are safe and all areas of children's learning are supported. n Children develop positive attitudes towards being active and healthy. They enjoy the nutritious meals and snacks provided and are happy to try a variety of fruit and vegetables. They have fun playing outdoors in the childminder's garden, where they get plenty of fresh air and exercise each day. n The childminder provides lots of opportunities for children to explore a wide range of materials and textures. This supports their sensory development and creativity effectively and helps them to develop good movement in their fingers and hands, in readiness for writing. n Parents give highly positive feedback on the childminder's service. They comment on how effectively the childminder meets their children's emotional and welfare needs and say that children thrive in his care.

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need to do better?

n The childminder develops effective relationships with parents. He ensures that there is regular exchange of information to support children's care and learning needs well. This includes discussions about what children can do and what they need to learn next, so that parents are able to support children's next steps in

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need to do better?

18 September 2019 learning at home. n Babies demonstrate confidence as they explore activities and resources independently. They show fascination as they learn how to operate simple electronic toys to create different sounds and effects. This helps to develop their physical skills and coordination as they press buttons or operate switches. n The childminder reviews his service to identify where he can make further improvements to enhance children's learning and enjoyment. This includes seeking parents' views and taking account of children's interests. n The childminder seeks relevant training to ensure he understands how to keep children safe and to support their learning needs. The standard of teaching is generally good. However, occasionally, during activities, he directs children's actions too rigidly, rather than allowing them to explore problems and work out solutions for themselves. n The childminder promotes children's communication and language skills

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need to do better?

effectively. He talks to children throughout the day and uses a wide range of words when describing and explaining things, to help children develop broad and varied vocabularies. n Children enjoy looking at books. They show interest in the pictures and comment on what they can see. This helps to support children's interest in literacy and develop an enthusiastic approach to reading.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder has completed relevant training to ensure he has a good understanding of a broad range of safeguarding issues. He knows the signs which might indicate a child is at risk of harm and the procedures to follow to report any concerns. The childminder understands how to assess potential risks to children's safety and to put in place effective policies and procedures to help prevent accidents and injuries.

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should:

n consistently allow children time to try things out, think about problems and begin to find their own solutions.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY554562 Local authority Wandsworth Inspection number 10122968 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 0 to 5 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 7 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2017 and lives in the London Borough of Wandsworth. He works with his wife, who is also a registered childminder. The childminder operates Monday to Thursday from 7.30am to 5.30pm, during term time only.

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Inspection activities

n The inspector spoke to the childminder at appropriate times during the inspection to check his understanding of the welfare and learning requirements. n The inspector observed the quality of teaching and assessed the impact this has on children's learning and development. n The inspector looked at a range of documentation, including policies and procedures, children's records and written feedback from parents. n The inspector looked around the areas used for childminding purposes. n The inspector observed and spoke to children at intervals during the inspection and considered their views and experiences. She also held discussions with some parents.

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Inspection activities

18 September 2019 We carried out this inspection 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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Inspection activities

18 September 2019 regulates and inspects to 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 and Support Service (Cafcass), schools, colleges, initial teacher training, further education and skills, 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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