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 and secure in this warm, nurturing, home-from-home environment. They develop strong and caring relationships with the childminder, who implements effective settling-in procedures. This helps children when they return after being away from the setting to quickly ease back into the childminder's care, like they were never away. The childminder has high expectations for children's behaviour. She promotes good manners and clear boundaries. Young children behave well and learn good manners as they say 'please' and 'thank you'.

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The provision is good

Children have access to a varied curriculum that interests them and motivates them to learn. They are able to concentrate for long periods of time during activities that interest them. For example, while making rock buns, children listen to instructions and follow them well. Young children's communication and language are promoted well, through effective strategies. They show delight as the childminder sings their favourite songs. For instance, they fall to the ground and start sleeping as the childminder begins to sing 'See the little bunnies'. The childminder continually engages children in meaningful discussions, asking effective questions and allowing children to express themselves. Children's vocabulary is continually being extended. They are becoming confident, skilful communicators.

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need to do better?

n Children are encouraged to be independent within the childminder's home. The childminder organises her home and resources effectively so children are able to follow their interests. Young children take great pride in carrying out small tasks for themselves. For instance, they quickly access the dustpan and brush to clean the floor after cooking activities. The childminder verbally praises children for helping, which helps to promote children's confidence and self-esteem. n Children enjoy taking part in sensory play and have no problems getting their hands messy when mixing cooking ingredients together. They are able to focus for good periods of time during activities that interest them and listen to instructions and follow them well. n The childminder effectively fosters children's physical development. They develop strength and control in their hands and fingers in readiness for using writing tools. For example, young children access peg puzzles and a piggy bank

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and coins. They concentrate intently as they use their fingers to position pieces in their appropriate slot. Children enjoy their time in the childminder's garden and have the opportunity to visit local parks. n The childminder understands her role to promote, assess and monitor children's development and learning. She regularly observes children while engaged in play and uses the information gained to plan for their next stage in learning. The childminder plans activities to challenge children to move on to their next stage

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1 February 2024 of learning. n Young children's early literacy and mathematics are encouraged age- appropriately. They self-select the magnetic drawing board to create marks on and snuggle into the childminder to enjoy stories on the sofa. Children's knowledge of mathematical concepts are fostered as they sing number and shape songs. They access weighing scales during cooking actives and in the role-play kitchen area. n Children are encouraged to see the importance of living a healthy lifestyle. They have access to healthy, home-made meals and snacks throughout the day. They are reminded that too much sugar or raisins could be bad for their bodies. Children take part in effective personal hygiene routines, which promotes their self-care skills. For instance, children are beginning to understand that they must wash their hands before cooking activities and before eating. n Although the childminder completes mandatory courses, such as child protection

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and first aid, she has yet to consider identifying and using professional development opportunities to further enhance her curriculum and teaching skills. n Parents are very complimentary about the quality of the childminder's care and education. They value the wealth of information they receive through discussions and photos that are sent to update them of their children's learning and progress. Parents comment that, 'Alongside having ample toys and equipment, children are taken to activities every day, whether that is tumble time, playgroups, the park or singing classes.'

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

There is an open and positive culture around safeguarding that puts children's interests first.

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should:

n build on professional development plans to strengthen knowledge and raise the quality of teaching to an even higher level.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY495077 Local authority Wandsworth Inspection number 10308539 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 1 Date of previous inspection 21 March 2018

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2015 and lives in the London Borough of Wandsworth. She operates all year round from 7am to 6pm, Monday to Thursday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds a level 3 childcare qualification.

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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 inspector and the childminder completed a learning walk of the setting, where they discussed the early years provision and the aims of the curriculum. n The childminder completed a joint observation with the inspector to observe the quality of teaching. n Relevant documentation was looked at during the inspection to ascertain how the childminder meets the requirements of the early years foundation stage. For example, the inspector looked at registers, documentation to show the suitability of adults living on the premises and insurance. n The inspector took into account the written and verbal feedback from parents as part of the inspection.

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Inspection activities

1 February 2024 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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1 February 2024 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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