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 flourish in this home-from-home environment. They form strong emotional bonds with the childminder. Children have access to a rich learning environment that meets their individual needs and inspires their learning. They move around the setting with great confidence, following their interests and extending their play. For example, children use their imaginations as they access the outdoor role-play kitchen and spend time creating tasty dishes. Children go indoors to obtain dolls to put in the high chair to sample their meals. They have daily opportunities to explore their local community.

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The provision is good

The childminder has high expectations for every child. Children respond well to her gentle reminders to share and to be kind to one another. There are clear rules, boundaries and routines in place and children follow instructions well. For example, they hang up their coats on their pegs after outdoor play. Children receive regular praise and positive comments about their learning and behaviour, which helps to promote their self-esteem and confidence. Their mathematical skills are fostered effectively by the childminder, who promotes counting for purpose. Children play cooperatively as they work as a team, sequencing size, shape and colour while creating a rainbow tower.

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need to do better?

n The childminder creates a stimulating curriculum. She knows which experiences help to benefit children's learning and development. For example, children access a good balance of adult- and child-led activities that reflect all areas of learning. Children develop key life skills. They make new friends and learn about negotiation, such as through weekly visits to playgroups and soft-play areas. n Children's love of books is developed effectively by the childminder. They are captivated at story times as they listen attentively to stories that the childminder brings to life using various tones. Older children confidently recognise letters in the alphabet on the table mats. n Younger children's hand-eye coordination and small-muscle skills are strengthened through fun activities. For example, they skilfully use wooden spoons and tweezers to pick up conkers that they transport into bowls. n The childminder knows how to support children with their speech and language

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skills. Children are excited when accessing song props. They sing their favourite nursery rhymes and songs while doing the actions. For instance, children enthusiastically hop and jump up and down as they awake from 'sleeping bunnies'. Young children are introduced to new words, such as 'squeeze' and 'scoop', during activities as they use a range of one-handed tools. This encourages children to become confident, skilful communicators. n The childminder knows children very well. She makes effective use of her

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11 October 2022 observations and assessments to track each child's progress. Children with gaps in their development are quickly identified. The childminder works closely with parents to seek professional help. n Children have regular opportunities to develop an understanding of the natural world. They go on nature walks to collect leaves, sticks and conkers for creative and sensory activities. However, the childminder does not consistently help children to learn about technology and how things work. n Children play an active role at mealtimes. They peel and cut up their fruit for snack time and pour out their own drinks from jugs. The childminder teaches children about healthy eating. For example, she talks to them about the nutritional value of foods that provide their bodies with vitamins and energy. n The childminder has a positive attitude towards her continuous professional development. She keeps her knowledge and skills up to date through completing

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courses, such as pedagogy and practice and delivering the education programmes. This supports her to continually improve her curriculum and practices for the children she cares for. n The childminder regular seeks the feedback of parents and children to help her to accurately identify areas of development. Parents complete questionnaires and are very positive about the service which they receive. They report that the childminder is 'kind, completely trustworthy and truly loves the children she cares for'.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder is aware of the signs and symptoms that indicate a child may be at risk of harm. She is clear about her responsibility to keep children safe and to swiftly act if she has a concern about a child's welfare. The childminder attends regular training to ensure that she has the most recent information regarding types of abuse and whom to contact. The childminder risk assesses her home and outings effectively to minimise hazards so that children remain safe in her care. Children learn about their own personal safety. For example, they understand how to use knives safely when cutting fruits and are closely supervised by the childminder.

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should:

n extend opportunities for children to explore technology and to learn how things work.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY444957 Local authority Wandsworth Inspection number 10235727 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 4 Date of previous inspection 27 October 2016

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2012. She lives in the London Borough of Wandsworth. The childminder works all year round from 8am to 6pm, Monday to Thursday, excluding bank holidays. She holds an early years qualification at level 3.

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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 their evaluation of the childminder. n The childminder showed the inspector around the areas of her home used for childminding. She explained how she organises the environment and the learning programmes for children. n The inspector observed a range of activities and interactions between the childminder and children, to help evaluate the quality of education. n The childminder and the inspector completed a joint observation of an activity together. n The inspector spoke with the childminder and children at appropriate times during the inspection. n The childminder showed the inspector a range of documentation, including documents relating to the suitability of the adults living on the premises, insurance and registers.

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n The inspector took account of parents' written feedback as part of the inspection process.

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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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