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Early years · Childminder inspection (EIF, requirements met)

Childminder 2717860

Inspected 7 Jul 2025 · URN 2717860

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  • Inspection date verified

    7 Jul 2025

  • Inspectors verified

    Jenny Selvakumaran

  • Overall effectivenesssingle source

    Met

  • Name on report verified

    Childminder report

  • URN verified

    2717860

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  • OverallMet

90% of comparable inspections in the last three years were graded Met (3,163 inspections).

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+78Very positivemore positive than 93% of reports of this type graded Met
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What needs to improveAbout the inspection positive critical

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Pages
6
Words of findings
513
longer than usual (typical 350)
Reading level
Hard
Flesch 50, typical 47
Average sentence
19 words
Next steps
8
typical 8
Hedged sentences
0%
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What needs to improve 56%About the inspection 44%

Full report text

This provision meets requirements

n The childminder understands the importance of gathering detailed information from parents to help children settle. She places a high priority on finding out about children's daily routines, health needs and the languages they speak at home to meet children's individual needs. n The childminder recognises how important it is to give children time to share their feelings and thoughts. The childminder demonstrates good knowledge of how to provide opportunities for children to learn to take turns, play cooperatively and follow simple rules. n The childminder knows how to use children's interests to plan engaging activities that cover a broad range of learning aims. She recognises the importance of allowing children to explore at their own pace. The childminder knows that her interactions with children are one of the main ways to support children's development. n The childminder values working closely with parents so children get the same

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This provision meets requirements

support at home and in her care. She recognises how sharing advice on areas, such as potty training, behaviour and home learning, can support parents and help children thrive. She also understands the value of encouraging a love of reading by involving families in reading at home. n The childminder shows a secure understanding of how to support children to take appropriate risks while learning new skills. The childminder recognises the need to provide age-appropriate equipment, activities and resources to ensure children can explore confidently and safely. n The childminder is aware of the importance of keeping children active to support their physical development. She recognises the value of music and movement activities, including jumping, yoga and ball games, to help children build strength and coordination. The childminder also knows how to help babies learn to crawl by placing them on their stomachs and encouraging them to reach for

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This provision meets requirements

toys. n The childminder values building children's independence by giving them space to try things for themselves and make choices about what they play with. She knows how to ask for their opinions and share ideas so they can explore different options. The childminder recognises the value of encouraging children and giving them plenty of praise to build their confidence. She understands not to focus on mistakes, but instead to show and model how to try things on their own. n The childminder understands the importance of improving her practice through ongoing training. She knows that attending specific training can help her support children with particular needs so they can make progress. She recognises that the local authority shares relevant training and email updates that can help her keep informed.

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This provision meets requirements

7 July 2025 There were no children in the early years age range present when this inspection took place. The findings in this report are based on evidence gathered from discussions with those who care for the children and an inspection of the premises, equipment and relevant documentation. Where there are no early years children present, no judgement is made on the quality of the early years provision as there is no reliable evidence on which to assess its impact on children. The report states whether the provider continues to meet the requirements of registration.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 2717860 Local authority Wandsworth Inspection number 10399045 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 3 Number of children on roll 0 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2023 and lives in Battersea in the London Borough of Wandsworth. She operates all year round from 8am to 5pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds a relevant childcare qualification.

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Inspection activities

n The childminder spoke to the inspector about how she would organise her curriculum and monitor children's learning and development. n The childminder showed the inspector the premises and discussed how they ensure they are safe and suitable. n The childminder spoke to the inspector about how she would share information with parents. n The inspector looked at relevant documentation. n The inspector and the childminder discussed how the childminder updates her skills and knowledge.

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Inspection activities

7 July 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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Inspection activities

7 July 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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