Childminder in Wandsworth

This provision meets requirements

n The childminder demonstrates an appropriate knowledge of how children learn. She is aware of her role to provide challenging experiences to support children to make good progress in their learning and development. The childminder understands the importance of working in partnership with parents to help provide continuity in meeting children's needs. n The childminder is aware of the importance of promoting children's health and well-being. She has arrangements in place to enable children to enjoy fresh air and exercise, and to teach them appropriate hygiene routines. n The childminder understands what to do if she has concerns about a child's welfare. This includes referring any child protection concerns to the appropriate agency. n There are a range of resources that the childminder uses to encourage children's play and promote their learning. n The childminder discussed how she would make use of the local area to provide

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activities for young children and to promote their good health and knowledge of the world. n The home environment is safe. The childminder completes daily visual risk assessments to identify and minimise hazards. n The childminder demonstrates a good understanding of how to manage children's behaviour. She provides an inclusive environment for children, and plans activities and opportunities to teach them to value each other's differences, share and take turns. n The childminder understands the importance of reviewing and improving the service she provides. She seeks the views of parents and attends training.

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This 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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Setting details

Unique reference number EY414141 Local authority Wandsworth Inspection number 10104866 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 5 to 8 Total number of places 4 Number of children on roll 2 Date of previous inspection 28 January 2015

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2010. She lives in Clapham Junction, located in the London Borough of Wandsworth. The childminder provides care Monday to Friday from 8am to 6pm, all year round.

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Inspection activities

n The childminder had discussions with the inspector to explain how she promotes children's learning and development. n The inspector completed a learning walk with the childminder to discuss the available space used for childminding. n Written comments from parents were made available to the inspector during the inspection. n The inspector looked at a range of documentation, including policies and procedures, registers and insurance. n The childminder discussed her knowledge of safeguarding and child protection procedures.

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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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