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 are happy in this nurturing environment. The childminder has clear settling-in procedures to ensure that children quickly feel emotionally secure in her home. The childminder forms strong bonds with children and their families. Parents are extremely happy with the support she offers them and their children, for example, with eating and potty training. The childminder builds on children's starting points and sets age-appropriate targets. She carefully plans for their next steps in learning. The childminder has daily communication with parents to discuss children's learning and development.

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The provision is good

The childminder sets high expectations for children's behaviour. She models the language of 'please' and 'thank you', and teaches children the importance of good manners. There are clear routines in place for tidying away and getting out toys.

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The provision is good

Children have plenty of opportunities to strengthen the small muscles in their hands to support their next steps in writing. For example, they mix paints to make handprints and use spoons to fill containers of rice. The childminder encourages children to be independent. as they peel and slice their own fruit for snack time.

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n There are many opportunities for children to develop mathematically. They learn the names of different shapes as they place triangles, rectangles and squares to make different pictures on a puzzle board. The childminder models counting, as children wash individual dinosaurs and place them into a box. n The childminder enjoys sharing stories with children and they have a selection of fiction and non-fiction books to choose from. She encourages children to turn pages and lift flaps in books. The childminder models the sounds initial letters make in words alongside pictures. Children enjoy repeating the letter sound back to her. This supports their next steps in reading. n The childminder has a range of resources that support children's development within all the areas of the early year's curriculum, and she plans activities with clear learning intentions. However, the childminder does consistently allow

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children to lead their own learning and follow their interests, in order to remain focused for longer periods and problem solve. n Children have a good understanding of the importance of healthy eating as part of a healthy diet. The childminder teaches children about where their food comes from. Children learn how to take care of vegetables and herbs in her outside garden area. The childminder provides children with fruits and vegetables at snack time and a healthy option at mealtimes. She teaches them the importance of brushing their teeth after meals. n The childminder provides children with strategies to manage their behaviour

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18 January 2023 when they find things difficult. For example, she encourages them to 'use their words' when they become frustrated in order to ask for help. She talks to children about why they need to follow good hygiene practices. For example, the importance of washing their hands before mealtimes. n The childminder has a range of books to teach children about diversity and celebrates a range of religious festivals with children such as Christmas, Eid and Diwali. Children have opportunities to taste rice, noodles and stir-fried vegetables to celebrate Chinese New Year. She takes children to cultural celebration workshops so they can learn about different traditional dresses. n The childminder further develops her practice, for example, by listening to early education podcasts and webinars. She makes excellent use of external services to further support children with special educational needs and/or disabilities

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(SEND). She has close links with the local authority and seeks advice when needed to further support her practice. She communicates with the local nurseries that children attend and shares this information effectively with parents.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder attends regular safeguarding training to ensure her knowledge is up to date. She carries out regular risk assessments of her premises to ensure children are safe in her home. She has clear procedures in place for reporting accidents and incidents. She recognises the signs of when a child may be at risk of abuse, and understands the 'Prevent' duty guidance in protecting children from radicalisation. She has policies in place for the safe use of mobile phones and sharing photographs.

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n give children more opportunities to develop higher levels of concentration as they play and learn.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY539204 Local authority Wandsworth Inspection number 10262965 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 1 Date of previous inspection 12 April 2017

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2016. She lives in Wandsworth, London. The childminder works Monday to Friday, throughout the year, and is flexible about her availability.

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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 provider and has taken that into account in their evaluation of the setting. n The inspector viewed the provision and discussed the safety and suitability of the premises. n The childminder and the inspector discussed how the childminder organises their early years provision including the aims and rationale for their curriculum. n Children spoke to and communicated with the inspector during the inspection. n The inspector observed the quality of education being provided and assessed the impact that this was having on children's learning. n The childminder and inspector discussed how the curriculum had been implemented and the impact that this had on children's learning. n The inspector observed the interactions between the childminder and children.

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n The inspector spoke to the childminder about how she meets the needs of all learners to include those with SEND. n Parents shared their views of the setting with the inspector. n The childminder provided the inspector with a sample of key documentation on request.

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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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