Childminder in Wandsworth

This provision meets requirements

n The childminder understands the safeguarding and welfare requirements of the early years foundation stage. She has a comprehensive range of policies and risk assessments, which she explains will help her to safely care for children. The childminder knows where to report any concerns she may have about children's safety. n The childminder plans to use the local outdoor environment effectively, as well as facilities available to her within the local community. She explains how this will help her to support children's emotional and physical well-being. n The childminder understands the importance of keeping her skills and knowledge up to date. She recognises the need to regularly review and evaluate her own practice to improve it further. n The childminder explains how she plans to promote children's good behaviour. She describes how she will support children to take responsibility for their actions. n The childminder understands the importance of working with parents and other

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providers. She is aware of the need to share information between her and home in order to meet children's individual needs. n The childminder talks about ways in which she will observe children during a variety of planned activities and local outings. She demonstrates an understanding of how these observations will support her in developing children's skills and development. n The childminder explains she will share information with parents through daily conversations and weekly emails. Parents comment on how patient and supportive the childminder is.

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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 EY294487 Local authority Wandsworth Inspection number 10305596 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 0 Number of children on roll 0 Date of previous inspection 27 February 2018

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2004. She lives in the London Borough of Wandsworth. The childminder is available to operate Monday to Friday, during term time, between the hours of 7.30am and 6.30pm. She works on a part-time basis, with the days and hours agreed between the childminder and the families. She holds a relevant 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 setting. n The inspector discussed with the childminder how she intends to deliver the educational programmes for children in the early years range, her methods for assessing children's progress and how she will work in partnership with others. n The inspector discussed with the childminder how she meets the safeguarding and welfare requirements, her risk assessment procedures and what records she intends to keep. n The inspector viewed the areas of the premises used by children and discussed the resources, toys and equipment the childminder plans to provide.

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Inspection activities

3 October 2023 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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