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 arrive happily, eager to join in play with their friends. They show strong bonds with the childminder as they separate from their parents with ease. Children's happiness and well-being are at the heart of the childminder's curriculum. She is dedicated in providing all children with a nurturing environment, where children feel safe and secure. There is a great deal of laughter, love and care in the childminder's home.

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The provision is good

The childminder plans a varied and ambitious curriculum for the children. She provides many new experiences and opportunities. For example, weekly trips within the local community, such as visits to the forest, farm and library, help children to learn about the world around them. The childminder encourages children's independence, to help them build their self-confidence and to prepare them for pre-school. For example, children take pride in putting their own coats and shoes on when they go into the garden. Children's behaviour is good. The childminder has clear expectations. For example, through gentle reminders, the children add 'please' and 'thank you' when they need something. Children enjoy helping to tidy up before moving on to the next activity. They benefit from consistent praise and encouragement, which supports their confidence.

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n The childminder teaches children good communication, language and literacy skills. She uses every opportunity to engage in meaningful conversations. Children are highly confident in sharing their thoughts and opinions. For example, older children declare, 'I feel happy and excited today because I am with my friends.' Children confidently choose books to look at independently and with the childminder. n The childminder supports children's healthy lifestyles and self-care skills well. For example, children know to clean their hands before meals and follow good hygiene procedures. Children enjoy fresh, home-cooked and nutritious meals and snacks each day, prepared by the childminder. n Children enjoy a range of opportunities for outings and physical activity that support their good health and well-being. They show delight at spending time in the garden. Children demonstrate their strong physical skills as they climb on

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and under the grass tunnel. They carefully hold watering cans to water the daffodils and are incredibly proud when they blow bubbles and watch them float away. n The childminder is passionate about creating a stimulating environment. She is fully engaged in everything the children do. There is a wide range of resources available to the children, and they are confident to explore their surroundings. However, at times, the environment becomes very busy, with many different

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18 March 2025 activities out at one time. This means some children find it hard to remain engaged and focused as there is so much to choose from. n The childminder knows the children well. She regularly observes and assesses their learning and development and plans activities around these observations. The childminder articulates clearly what the children's starting points in development were when they started attending, how they have progressed in the different areas of their learning and what it is she would like them to learn next. n The childminder develops strong partnerships with parents. She regularly updates them on their children's progress. She shares activities that children enjoy and their next steps in learning so parents can support this development at home. Parents speak incredibly highly of the childminder and the care she provides. They appreciate the 'home-from-home' setting she creates and the

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range of experiences she offers within the local community. n The childminder plans an exciting curriculum to challenge and extend children's learning. During group activities, older children remain focused and engaged. They confidently choose flashcards and sing songs based on the card they choose. They demonstrate strong mathematical skills. They eagerly explore the room to look for shapes that match the flashcards the childminder shows them. However, occasionally, the childminder does not always consider how to provide age-appropriate opportunities for the younger children to be involved and engaged. This means they do not always have the same well-thought-out experiences as the older children do. n The childminder and her assistants work as an effective team together. The childminder is reflective and constantly strives for improvement. She keeps her mandatory training up to date, such as safeguarding and first aid. She explores

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specific childcare websites to keep up to date with current developments. She is passionate about supporting her assistant's learning and knowledge, and they value the guidance she offers.

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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 help children to choose meaningful activities to participate in without being overwhelmed by choice n review the organisation of group activities to promote best outcomes for children's learning in relation to younger children.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY539684 Local authority Wandsworth Inspection number 10372108 Type of provision Childminder

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Registers

Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register Day care type Childminder

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inspection

Total number of places 9 Number of children on roll 8 Date of previous inspection 2 April 2019

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2016. She lives in Wandsworth, in the London Borough of Wandsworth, and works with an assistant. The childminder provides care for children each weekday, from 8am to 6pm, throughout the year. She works alongside two assistants. The childminder offers the government funded places for 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 inspector observed the quality of education being provided, indoors and outdoors, and assessed the impact on children's learning. n The inspector observed the interactions between the childminder and children. 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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18 March 2025 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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18 March 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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