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 settle securely and happily in this caring environment. The childminder has strong bonds with children and interacts with them well. For instance, she values each child and gives warm eye contact and smiles at them. The childminder gets down to children's level and speaks to them in a gentle tone of voice. The childminder has high expectations of children and successfully manages their behaviour. She uses a variety of appropriate strategies, and children behave in positive ways.

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The provision is good

The curriculum is varied and stimulating, and all children make good progress. Children develop good physical skills. For instance, the childminder provides lots of space for babies to crawl and move around. The childminder takes children to the local park each day where older children enjoy climbing and running.

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The provision is good

The childminder supports children's understanding of the world well. She teaches children the names of different body parts and how they work. The childminder talks to children about different seasons and takes them out on walks to observe the birds and trees. The childminder teaches children good early mathematical skills. She encourages children to count food items at mealtimes and sings number songs to secure their counting skills. The childminder teaches children the names of different shapes.

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need to do better?

n The childminder teaches children good communication, language and literacy skills. She reads a broad range of interesting stories to children using lively tones. Children listen attentively and engage well with books. The childminder sings action songs and rhymes with children where they learn new words. The childminder questions children effectively and gives them time to think and respond. n Children learn to do things for themselves. For example, babies learn to feed themselves and select toys of their choice from low-level baskets. Older children put on their coats and shoes and help to tidy up. The childminder teaches children to share and take turns, for example, by playing group games. n The childminder promotes healthy routines for children. She ensures that children have nutritious, well-balanced meals and snacks. The childminder teaches children about the benefits of eating well through informative discussion

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need to do better?

and stories. n Children act with care and caution. The childminder teaches children to walk indoors and how to use the furniture in safe ways. She teaches children how to cross the road safely and how to use the stairs safely. The childminder talks with children about how to use tools safely, such as scissors.

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need to do better?

7 January 2025 n The childminder works well with parents and carers. She gives parents regular updates on their children's progress through daily verbal feedback. The childminder also provides information through secure electronic messages to keep parents well informed of children's activities. She works closely with parents to support their children's development, for example, in areas such as behaviour management. n The childminder ensures that she keeps her skills and knowledge up to date. She meets with other childminders regularly to support each other's work. They exchange ideas for good practice, and the childminder reads early years articles to promote best outcomes for children. n Children develop good creative skills. The childminder provides a wide range of textures and materials for children to explore. For example, children handle soft cloth and brushes, and the childminder talks to children about the differences in

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need to do better?

how they feel. Children enjoy making handprints with paint on paper, and they make pictures using crayons, paint and pencils. n The childminder considers all areas of her practice and sets goals for improvement. For instance, she plans to go on a recognised early years development programme to promote best outcomes for children. n The childminder promotes good oral hygiene awareness for children. She reads books and has informative discussions with children on how to keep their teeth and gums healthy. n The childminder teaches children the names of some feelings, such as 'happiness' and 'sadness'. However, she has not developed this to include a wider range of emotions to support children's understanding of themselves and others.

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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 develop children's understanding of a wider range of feelings to support their understanding of themselves and others.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY420755 Local authority Wandsworth Inspection number 10364076 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 8 Date of previous inspection 23 January 2019

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2011. She lives in the Wandsworth in the London Borough of Wandsworth. The childminder provides care for children for 46 weeks of the year, from 8am until 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays. She provides government funded childcare.

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Inspection activities

n The childminder talked to the inspector about how she organises her provision and her curriculum intent while the inspector viewed the premises. n The childminder carried out an activity and evaluated this with the inspector. n The inspector spoke to the childminder and the children at appropriate times during the inspection. n The inspector viewed some documentation and held a discussion with the childminder. She read written feedback from parents.

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Inspection activities

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

7 January 2025 7 January 2025 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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