Childminder in Wandsworth

This provision meets requirements

n The childminder has a good understanding of how to safeguard children and protect them from harm. She is familiar with the signs of abuse and neglect. The childminder knows the procedures to follow should she have a concern about a child's welfare, or if an allegation is made against her. n The childminder intends to provide an ambitious curriculum, to build on children's knowledge and skills. She explains how she will find out about children's individual needs and interests, and use these to help her plan the educational programmes. n The childminder understands the need to support children's independence and to help them to develop confidence and self-esteem. She outlines how she will arrange the learning environment, so that children can make choices about their play. n The childminder recognises the importance of close partnerships with parents, to support children's care and learning. She understands that she must assess

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children's development and share this information with parents, to help them support children's progress at home. n The childminder explains how she will help to enrich children's lives, by providing them with a variety of experiences. For example, she plans to take them on daily outings, such as to a library, farm, shops and parks. She explains how this will help them to learn about their local environment and community. n The childminder knows how to set clear boundaries and expectations, to support children's behaviour. She places importance on teaching children how to express their feelings and regulate their actions. The childminder explains how she will help children to develop positive relationships and teach them to be respectful towards others. n The childminder understands how to promote healthy lifestyles for children. She describes how she will provide healthy meals and snacks. The childminder

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recognises the importance of being physically active. She explains how she will take children on daily walks and visits to parks, so that they can exercise and develop their large-muscle movements. n The childminder explains how she will evaluate her provision, to identify ways to improve the outcomes for children. She understands the importance of keeping her professional development up to date, to ensure that she meets the registration requirements.

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This provision meets requirements

There were no children in the early years age range 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 early years 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 2520404 Local authority Wandsworth Inspection number 10208042 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 3 Number of children on roll 0 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2019. She lives in the London Borough of Wandsworth. The childminder operates Monday to Friday, from 8am to 6pm, throughout most of the year.

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Inspection activities

n This was the first routine inspection the provider received since the COVID-19 pandemic began. The inspector discussed the impact of the pandemic with the provider and has taken that into account in their evaluation of the provider. n The childminder showed the inspector the areas of her home used for childminding. She described how she will ensure her home is safe and secure for children. n The childminder spoke to the inspector about her curriculum plans and intentions for children's learning. n The childminder explained how she will meet the safeguarding and welfare requirements, when caring for children. n The inspector looked at a sample of the childminder's documentation, this includes her public liability insurance and paediatric first-aid certificate.

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Inspection activities

11 August 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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11 August 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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