Childminder in Wandsworth

Overall effectiveness Requires improvement

The quality of education Requires improvement Behaviour and attitudes Requires improvement Personal development Requires improvement Leadership and management Requires improvement Overall effectiveness at previous inspection Requires improvement

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The provision requires improvement

The childminder builds good relationships with children from the start. She greets children warmly into her home and they settle quickly. Children are friendly and excited to see their friends. They behave well and play cooperatively together most of the time. For example, children work together to build a tower with large constructions blocks. The childminder has suitable expectations for children's behaviour and teaches them to share their toys and take turns. Children learn to be respectful of others. For instance, the childminder reminds them to be careful of younger children as they move around.

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The provision requires improvement

The childminder plans learning opportunities to prepare children for the next stage in their learning, such as becoming independent and developing their social skills. Overall, children learn to manage their personal needs, such as dressing themselves and putting their shoes on. However, there are occasions when the childminder does not ensure that younger children have their needs met, such as when they are tired, which impacts on their well-being. Older children learn to recognise colours as they explore the texture of play dough and use paint to make marks. However, the childminder does not consistently consider the learning needs of all children, which results in some children quickly losing interest and hinders their learning.

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The provision requires improvement

The childminder has completed training to improve her knowledge since the last inspection and has sought support from the local authority. However, there remain gaps in her knowledge to ensure that her practice is consistently good.

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need to do better?

n The childminder identifies next steps in children's learning and, on the whole, plans opportunities for them to develop new skills. For example, she provides cutters to help older children to develop their finger strength as they use play dough. However, the childminder does not ensure that her planning for the curriculum meets the learning needs for all children. This results in some children not being sufficiently stimulated to make progress at times. n At times, the childminder does not tailor her interactions to meet the needs of all children, as more confident children dominate her attention. This means some children do not receive the support they need when they become tired or attempt to initiate their own play, which impacts on their well-being. n Overall, the childminder forms relationships that help children to feel safe and secure. She gives them lots of praise and encouragement, which helps children

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need to do better?

to develop confidence in their abilities. Children like sitting together to enjoy a range of healthy meals and snacks, and learn to feed themselves. n Older children develop positive attitudes to their learning. They concentrate well

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need to do better?

12 December 2023 on their drawings and are excited to share these with visitors. However, the weaknesses in planning mean that not all children have opportunities to become engaged in meaningful play that supports them to develop these positive attitudes consistently. n Children have opportunities to learn to keep themselves safe. They learn to wash their hands by themselves. The childminder shows them how to use the soap dispenser and tells them to 'scrub their hands'. Older children learn to safely use a knife to cut their own bananas at snack time. n The childminder supports children's communication and language development well. She uses simple words, such as 'mix' and 'roll', which children repeat back. Children enjoy looking at books and talking about the pictures. They confidently join in with familiar songs and rhymes, such as 'Five Little Ducks'. Children develop a broad vocabulary as the childminder chats to them during their play.

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need to do better?

n Parents say the childminder is 'reliable and committed to the care' of their children. The childminder provides regular updates on what children do and makes suggestions for how parents can further support their children's learning at home. n There are gaps in the childminder's knowledge and understanding of the requirements for assessing children's progress, such as when she needs to complete assessments and what to include. This means that any children who are falling behind in their development may not be identified and receive the support they need to make good progress.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder has a good understanding of child protection. She recognises the signs and symptoms of abuse and knows how to report her concerns. The childminder has recently completed safeguarding training to keep her knowledge up to date. She carries out effective risk assessment to keep children safe, including when taking children on outings in the local area. The childminder reminds children how to keep themselves safe, such as by sitting down on their chairs. She has completed paediatric first-aid training and knows how to respond in an emergency.

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Due date

improve the planning of the curriculum to consider all children's individual needs, interests and development 31/01/2024

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Due date

12 December 2023 improve the organisation of care so it is tailored to meet all children's individual needs throughout the day 31/01/2024

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Due date

improve knowledge and understanding of the assessment requirements to ensure that all necessary checks are made. 31/01/2024

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Setting details

Unique reference number 122866 Local authority Wandsworth Inspection number 10275825 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 5 January 2023

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 1990. She lives in Balham, in the London Borough of Wandsworth. The childminder provides care for children Monday to Friday, from 8.30am to 6pm, for most of the year.

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Inspection activities

n The inspector discussed any continued impact of the pandemic with the childminder and has taken that into account in their evaluation of the setting. n The childminder showed the inspector around the premises and discussed how she ensures that they are safe and suitable. n The childminder and inspector discussed how the curriculum is implemented and the impact on children's learning. n Children spoke to the inspector about what they enjoy doing while with the childminder. n The inspector observed the interactions between the childminder and children. n The childminder provided the inspector with a sample of key documentation on request. n Parents shared their views with the inspector via a questionnaire.

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Inspection activities

12 December 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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Inspection activities

12 December 2023 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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