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

The childminder works alongside his wife, who is also a registered childminder. They ensure that their home is safe and welcoming for children. The childminder is consistently caring and attentive to children's needs, offering them kind words and reassuring cuddles when needed. This enables children to form strong and affectionate bonds with the childminder. Children show that they feel happy and secure as they engage in the many stimulating activities. The childminder has high expectations for all children. He praises them often, which motivates them to behave well and supports their positive attitudes to learning. For example, children are keen to help the childminder inflate their footballs using a pump. The childminder's cheery encouragement prompts them to keep trying, even when they find this tricky.

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The provision is good

The childminder provides an ambitious curriculum to help children to prepare for their next stages in learning. He understands the importance of good communication skills. The childminder makes effective use of books and stories, which introduce children to new words and encourage meaningful conversations. He also supports children who are not yet speaking to express themselves using simple signs. The childminder's warm interactions help children to become confident and effective communicators. This sets them up well for starting school.

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need to do better?

n The childminder has a clear understanding of how to support children's progress. He recognises when to lead and extend children's learning, and when to encourage children to follow their own ideas. For instance, the childminder gives children time and space to explore their interest in filling containers with soil. At the same time, he sensitively supports their mathematical knowledge by counting how many scoops and modelling language, such as 'more' and 'full'. n The childminder monitors children's progress closely, to identify any gaps in their learning and provides targeted support where needed. He encourages children to practise skills, extend their learning and attempt new tasks. This helps children to consistently build on what they know and can do. n Children's physical health and well-being are given high priority by the childminder. He ensures that children spend lots of time outdoors each day,

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where they benefit from plenty of exercise and physical activity. The childminder helps children to practise and refine their bodily movements. For instance, he supports babies as they learn to push themselves down a slide and teaches older children to kick a football accurately. The childminder shares children's delight as they master new skills, which motivates them to strive for further achievements. n The childminder understands that young children learn best through first-hand experiences. Therefore, he supports their involvement in household tasks, such

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4 June 2025 as gardening. Children are enthralled to observe how a lawnmower works and learn to identify which plants to pull up while weeding. These experiences teach children important skills and ignite their interest in the world around them. n The childminder visits local playgroups with children, which enables them to socialise with a wider range of people and feel part of the local community. He also explores a variety of multicultural events with children, including those which are special to the children attending. However, the childminder does not consistently consider how to enhance children's understanding of diversity more consistently throughout the provision. n Children receive consistent and gentle guidance from the childminder. This helps them to understand the expectations for behaviour, such as being kind and using good manners. The childminder focuses on the positive behaviours that children

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display, which helps them to feel good about themselves and motivates them to do well. He supports children to understand their emotions and express themselves in positive ways. Children behave well, build lovely friendships and play together harmoniously. n Parents and carers are reassured that their children are 'safe and genuinely loved' by the childminder. They describe how their children thrive in the 'nurturing and joyful environment'. The childminder works closely with parents to share information electronically, as well as through regular discussions. Parents value the opportunity to talk about their children's development and to share ideas to support their next steps in learning. They recognise that their children progress quickly because of this partnership working.

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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 further on the opportunities to teach children about diversity and help them to explore their similarities and differences to others.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY554562 Local authority Wandsworth Inspection number 10394658 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 7 Date of previous inspection 18 September 2019

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2017 and lives in the London Borough of Wandsworth. He works with his wife, who is also a registered childminder. They hold childcare qualifications at level 3. The childminder operates Monday to Thursday, from 7.30am to 5.30pm, during term time. He offers government funded childcare for children aged from nine months to four years.

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Inspection activities

n The childminder and his co-childminder showed the inspector the areas they use for childminding. They explained the curriculum and how they organise the provision to support children's learning and welfare. n The inspector observed a range of routines and learning experiences, to help evaluate the quality of education and the impact on children's learning. n The inspector took account of parents' written feedback. She observed and spoke to children, to help assess their experiences with the childminder. n The childminder ensured that relevant documents were available for the inspector to view.

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Inspection activities

4 June 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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