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 Outstanding

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The provision is good

Children build secure attachments with this very caring childminder. They are happy, enthusiastic and keen learners. The childminder's very calm and sensitive approach supports children's emotional security and helps them to feel safe. Children's behaviour is promoted consistently to a high level. For example, very young children begin to learn how to share toys, show respect for each other and use kind hands. The childminder is a good role model and has high expectations for all children's behaviour. However, at times she does not routinely encourage children to wait for their turn in conversation, to further promote their early communication skills. Children are very comfortable in social situations. For example, they excitedly jump up and down when visitors arrive and keenly say 'hello'. Children are very proud of their achievements, for example when they proudly present shapes cut out from dough and pictures they have drawn. On the

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The provision is good

whole, children engage enthusiastically in a variety of activities and experiences they choose for themselves, such as a range of technology toys to help them learn how things work. For example, children remember how to turn on torches, push buttons on pop-up toys and anticipate what happens next. They eagerly press buttons on a pretend phone and shout 'hello' into a echo microphone.

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need to do better?

n Children's early language, literacy and mathematical skills are progressing well. The childminder demonstrates good teaching skills and consistently engages with children to extend and challenge their learning. For example, the childminder keenly talks about people who can help, such as a firefighter. She uses new words such as 'fire extinguisher' to extend children's vocabulary. Older children play with money to learn essential skills about mathematical ideas and solve problems. They begin to identify different coins and notes by colour, shape, size and weight. All children begin to hold writing tools firmly in their preferred hand. Older children make good attempts to write their name. However, children are not supported to the highest level to become highly independent learners, particularly in readiness for school. n Children take a keen interest in books. They access a range of quality books and

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the childminder encourages them to take books home to share with parents. This further supports a love of books and early reading skills. Children cuddle up to the childminder as she reads a story. She skilfully asks questions and encourages children to recall favourite parts to help develop memory and early literacy skills. n The childminder successfully implements highly effective routines and she constantly reinforces boundaries and desired behaviour. Children behave well overall, and they have the confidence to speak about their needs and ideas. The childminder's gentle and calm approach supports children's emotional well-being

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4 March 2020 very well. Furthermore, she helps children to label their feelings and emotions, such as 'upset' and 'sad'. n The childminder provides many opportunities for children's to develop their creativity and early mark-making skills. Children concentrate as they skilfully draw pictures. Older children begin to make meaning of the pictures they draw, for instance they keenly point to trees and monsters. Younger children begin to draw a face and eagerly point to their eyes and nose. n The childminder plans a highly focused curriculum to broaden children's experiences across all areas of learning. She precisely identifies what children need to learn next to help them make good progress from when they first start. The childminder tracks children's development over time to help her swiftly identify any gaps in their learning. Parents are kept well informed about their children's achievements. They comment highly of the childminder and the

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progress their children make. Parents say they notice significant progress. n Children benefit from daily outings, fresh air and lot of physical exercise to help promote their good health. For example, they regularly meet with local childminders, nannies, au pairs and other children, and visit local stay-and-play groups, museums and parks. This also helps to promote children's sense of belonging within their local community and develop their social skills well. n The childminder discusses the importance of good hygiene and germs. She encourages children to recognise the importance of keeping healthy and safe. For example, children keenly wash their hands before mealtimes.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder has a good understanding of her responsibilities to protect children from harm. She is familiar with local safeguarding procedures and who to contact should she have any concerns about the welfare of children in her care. The childminder understands her role to protect children from extreme views and beliefs. She has accessed safeguarding training to develop her knowledge to a good level. This helps her identify, understand and respond to signs of possible abuse and neglect. The childminder has secure policies and procedures in place that she uses to support her good practice.

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should:

n provide more opportunities to promote children's early speaking skills, particularly to encourage respect for others and the importance of taking turns in conversation n strengthen the already good teaching skills to help children become more independent in their learning and play.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY439646 Local authority Wandsworth Inspection number 10138247 Type of provision Childminder

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Registers

Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Day care type Childminder

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inspection

Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 5 Date of previous inspection 10 June 2016

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2012 and lives in the London Borough of Wandsworth. She operates from 7.45am until 6pm, Monday to Thursday, for most of the year.

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Inspection activities

n An evaluation of the environment, activities and engagement was discussed between the inspector and the childminder to evaluate the quality of teaching and learning. n The inspector and the childminder completed a learning walk across all areas of the provision to understand how the childminder organises the curriculum and environment. n The inspector spoke to the childminder and children at appropriate times during the inspection. The inspector took account of parents' comments. n A range of documentation was viewed by the inspector, including public liability insurance, safeguarding policy and procedures, suitability of family members and paediatric first-aid certificates.

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Inspection activities

4 March 2020 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

4 March 2020 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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