Childminder in Wandsworth

Overall effectiveness Inadequate

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

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The provision is inadequate

The childminder has failed to meet the safeguarding and welfare requirements. Her understanding of the statutory procedures for adults working in her home is poor. This compromises children's safety as adults who have not had their suitability checked by Ofsted work with children and support them in their personal care. Despite this, children and babies play happily and enjoy their time with the childminder and her assistant. They are both caring and nurturing. Children show affection for the childminder and approach her with confidence for cuddles when they need it.

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The provision is inadequate

Children and babies display some positive attitudes towards learning. For instance, babies show determination as they learn how to stand. Yet, there are times when children do not benefit as they could from the learning opportunities available to them. For example, when children show a keen interest in bouncing and throwing large balls, the childminder and her assistant do not support or challenge them in their learning.

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The provision is inadequate

Children behave well for their age. They have good manners and learn how to say, 'thank you' when they receive something. When children struggle in interactions with their peers, the childminder gives them explanations and helps them learn how their actions impact others. With the childminder's support, children begin to learn how to manage their feelings and behaviour independently.

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need to do better?

n Children's learning and development experiences are not consistent. The childminder is able to talk about what she wants children to learn. Children have access to resources that are appropriate for their age and stage of learning. However, the childminder does not plan and deliver a curriculum that allows children to follow their interests, build on their learning or provides them with sufficient challenge. As a result, children do not receive the support they need to help them achieve their full potential. n The childminder does not fully understand how to ensure that children make good progress. She observes children in their play, but finds it difficult to identify their next steps to help them fill gaps in their learning and help them make as much progress as possible. For example, rather than securing and building on children's learning in an area, the childminder suggests moving them on to activities that are difficult for their age and stage of learning.

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need to do better?

n Overall, children and babies make progress in their communication and language skills. Older children engage in back-and-forth conversations and babies gurgle and squeal. However, at times, the childminder does not use opportunities to support children in their next steps. For example, during an activity, the

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need to do better?

6 July 2022 childminder asks young children too many questions rather than providing a simple narrative for them as they play and learn. As a result, their language development is not supported as well as it could be. n The childminder is sensitive and responsive to the emotional needs of children. They have daily opportunities to develop their physical skills and enjoy regular music and dance sessions. The childminder and her assistant help children and babies to build positive relationships with each other. Children show that they are kind and caring. For instance, older children kiss and cuddle babies as they share toys and play with them. n The childminder uses routines well to teach children a range of self-help skills. This helps children learn to be independent in meeting their own needs. Children feed themselves with a fork at lunchtime, use the potty and persevere at peeling a satsuma at snack time.

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need to do better?

n Parents speak positively about the childminder. They say that the childminder provides a 'caring and fun environment for children to grow and learn'. The childminder shares information about children's learning with parents daily. She seeks parent's views using written evaluation forms. n The childminder completes paediatric first-aid training and child protection training in line with requirements. The childminder and her assistant work together and discuss practice on a daily basis. However, the childminder does not identify where practice is weak and requirements are not met. As a result, she is not able to raise the standards of the service she provides.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are not effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder does not have a good enough understanding of the suitability checks needed for adults working with children to ensure their safety and well- being. Nevertheless, describes the possible signs and symptoms of abuse. The childminder and her assistant know how to share any child protection concerns with the relevant agencies to help protect children from harm. She keeps her safeguarding knowledge up to date through training.

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Due date

provide Ofsted with the required information to allow them to check the suitability of all people working with children 17/08/2022

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Due date

6 July 2022 plan and deliver a curriculum that considers the individual needs, interests and development of children and provides them with suitable challenge in their learning 17/08/2022

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Due date

improve knowledge of the early years foundation stage and in particular how to help children make as much progress as possible in their learning 17/08/2022

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Due date

provide training and support for assistants to ensure they offer quality learning and development experiences for children 17/08/2022

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Due date

use opportunities available to support children's next steps in their communication and language skills. 17/08/2022

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Setting details

Unique reference number 2563370 Local authority Wandsworth Inspection number 10239443 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 6 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2020. She lives in Putney, in the London Borough of Wandsworth. She offers her service, from 8am until 6pm, Monday to Friday, all year round. She holds a relevant childcare qualification. The childminder works with an assistant.

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Inspection activities

n This was the first routine inspection the childminder received since the COVID- 19 pandemic began. The inspector discussed the impact of the pandemic with the childminder and has taken that into account in her evaluation of the provision. n The childminder showed the inspector around areas of her home used by children and explained how she supports children's learning and development. n The inspector observed the quality of interactions between the childminder and her assistant and children, and assessed the impact of these on children's learning. n The inspector reviewed documents. These included relevant policies and evidence of the childminder's professional development. n The inspector considered the views of parents as part of the inspection.

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Inspection activities

6 July 2022 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

6 July 2022 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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