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 Good

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The provision is good

Children settle securely and happily with the childminder, who takes the time to get to know them well. She caters for their interests, and children enjoy a wide range of interesting activities. The childminder teaches children good manners. For instance, they say 'please' and 'thank you' appropriately. She manages their behaviour successfully. The childminder praises children and this motivates them to behave positively. She shares her expectations with children, who behave well. The childminder supports children to understand and handle their emotions well. For instance, she uses picture cards to teach children the names of different emotions and what to do if they feel scared, angry or upset. The childminder helps children to learn about and respect themselves and each other. For example, she teaches children about special events such as Diwali, Easter and Chinese New Year. The childminder has a secure understanding of what to do if she has any concerns

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The provision is good

about a child's well-being. However, arrangements to identify any children vulnerable to local safeguarding issues are still in the early stages. Children enjoy a wide range of experiences in the outdoor area where, for instance, they bounce, climb and jump. However, opportunities for children to enhance their all-round learning are not fully developed for those who learn best outdoors.

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need to do better?

n The childminder bases activities securely on all areas of learning. She observes children regularly and ensures that they receive the right challenges. Children make good progress. n The childminder helps children to gain good early literacy skills. For instance, she challenges their vocabulary by introducing new words to describe different things, such as 'investigate' instead of 'find out' and 'blustery' instead of 'windy'. The childminder reads stories to the children from a wide selection of books, and supports their participation and comments on the story. n The childminder teaches children good early mathematical skills. For example, children count scoopfuls of flour as they make mixtures, and they use language such as 'more' or 'less' to describe quantity. n The childminder has caring, warm and strong relationships with children. She interacts positively with children. For instance, she speaks in warm tones, smiles

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need to do better?

and listens attentively to them. n Children gain good independence skills. They feed themselves and pour their own drinks. Children learn to put on their outdoor shoes and clothing. The childminder helps children to gain good safety awareness, such as how to cross the road safely and how to use the stairs with care and caution. n The childminder works successfully with parents. She provides them with daily verbal feedback on children's care and learning activities. She provides flexible ways to keep them informed about children's progress, such as daily diaries.

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need to do better?

26 November 2019 n The childminder has a good understanding of how to support children with special educational needs and/or disabilities. For instance, she would work closely with parents to exchange information to support children's development. The childminder would set goals for children and assess them regularly to promote best outcomes for learning. n The childminder manages her workload well. For example, she ensures that she takes regular breaks and uses good humour to help cope with challenging times. The childminder also has good support from a local group of childminders. She is keen to continue to enhance her skills and knowledge and regularly exchanges ideas for activities with other childminders, to promote best outcomes for learning. n The childminder provides a healthy daily routine where children eat nutritious food and take regular physical challenge to support healthy development. n The childminder has a secure understanding of what to do if she has concerns

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need to do better?

regarding a child's welfare. However, arrangements to identify any children vulnerable to local safeguarding issues have not been fully developed. n The childminder has not expanded the range of outdoor activities to provide children with a wide range of experiences to support those who learn best outdoors.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder keeps her safeguarding knowledge up to date. She is alert to any signs and symptoms related to possible concerns regarding a child's well-being. She understands the procedures to follow and who to notify to deal with her concerns. The childminder checks all parts of her home to help remove and prevent any hazards.

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should:

n develop arrangements to identify any children who may be subject to local safeguarding issues n develop the outdoor provision further to support the all-round development of children who learn best outdoors.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY367825 Local authority Wandsworth Inspection number 10074063 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 to 2 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 3 Date of previous inspection 18 February 2016

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2008. She lives in Tooting in the London Borough of Wandsworth. The childminder provides care for children on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday each week, all year round except on public bank holidays.

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Inspection activities

n The inspector observed an activity carried out by the childminder and discussed this with her. n The inspector went on a learning walk around the premises with the childminder. n The inspector observed the interaction between the childminder and children and discussed children's progress. n The inspector held a discussion with the childminder and reviewed some documentation. n The inspector considered the views of parents and spoke to children during the inspection.

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Inspection activities

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

26 November 2019 26 November 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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