Home Childcarer in Southwark

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 10/01/2013 Not Applicable

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early years provision

This inspection: 2 Previous inspection: Not Applicable How well the early years provision meets the needs of the range of children who attend The contribution of the early years provision to the well-being of children 2 The effectiveness of the leadership and management of the early years provision 2

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This provision is good

 The childminder's strong commitment to on-going professional development has a very positive affect on the quality of the environment and the learning activities she provides for children.  The childminder's assessment of children's next steps in their learning are utilised well to plan and provide activities, which means children's learning is well supported by targeted teaching.  Children enjoy the homely atmosphere where they have plenty of toys and resources which they use to express themselves.  Children develop strong bonds with the childminder, which supports their ability to try new activities and learning experiences.

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It is not yet outstanding because

 The childminder's questionnaires for parents do not fully explore their views and ideas of how she can make improvements to her provision to enhance children's learning.

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Information about this inspection

Inspections of registered early years provision are scheduled:  at least once in every inspection cycle. The current cycle ends on 31 July 2016  more frequently where Ofsted identifies a need to do so, for example where provision was previously judged as inadequate  brought forward in the inspection cycle where Ofsted has received information that suggests the provision may not be meeting the legal requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage; or where assessment of the provision identifies a need for early inspection  prioritised for inspection where we have received information that the provision is not meeting the requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage and which suggests children may not be safe  at the completion of an investigation into failure to comply with the requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage.

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Information about this inspection

The provision is also registered on the compulsory part of the Childcare Register. This report includes a judgment about compliance with the requirements of that register.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed activities in the main downstairs rooms.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector spoke with the childminder at appropriate times throughout the observations.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector looked at the childminder's records of her observations and assessments, which show children's progress.

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Information about the setting

The childminder registered in 2011. She is registered on the Early Years Register and the compulsory part of the Childcare Register. The childminder is currently caring for one child in the early years age group. The childminder lives with her partner and her school age daughter in a house in Rotherhithe, within the London Borough of Southwark. Access to the home is by a small flight of steps to the front door or from the back door. The home is near all main transport links and there are parking facilities nearby. All areas of the ground floor are used for childminding, including the living room and toilet facilities. Two bedrooms and additional bathroom facilities are available on the first floor, and a fully enclosed garden is available for outdoor play. The family has two dogs and a cockatiel. The childminder assists in running the childminder network meetings with her local authority coordinator to update her knowledge and skills. She is currently working towards

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Information about the setting

a recognised childcare qualification. The childminder takes children to local parks, zoos, libraries and children's centres.

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To further improve the quality of the early years provision the provider should:

 consider building on the ways parents contribute their views to enhance the quality of the provision, for example, by reviewing the parental questionnaires to request their ideas for future improvements.

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who attend

The childminder has a good knowledge of the learning and development requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage, which supports her ability to provide a wide range of interesting activities that help develop children's abilities. She gathers information about the children's care routines before they start attending, which means she can help them with the transition from home to the childminding setting. She also assesses children's abilities, based on her observations. This provides a starting point in measuring children's progress and helps to set next steps in their learning and guide the activities.

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who attend

The childminder organises activities that target the next steps in children's learning. For example, when a child is starting to learn to talk the childminder focuses some teaching on increasing the range of ways the child plays, engaging them in meaningful conversations. Children enjoy repeating words and show their understanding of these by telling the childminder the sounds made by different animals. They laugh when they make the sounds of turkeys and pigs. The childminder also extends children's interest in animals by guiding them in their small animal world play. She follows this by taking children to the local farm so they can see how animals live. An enjoyment of books is also encouraged and children handle colourful books, which the childminder reads to them. Furthermore, the childminder notes the books children prefer and helps them make their own copy with pictures of their favourite characters, which makes reading fun.

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who attend

Children use their imagination to recreate everyday situations with home play equipment and enjoy practising self-care skills when feeding baby dolls and giving them play cherries. Children particularly enjoy painting. The childminder provides them with a large sheet of paper and children happily paint their hands to create pictures. Children begin to learn colours, correctly pointing to orange when the childminder asks. Children's understanding of volume, shape and size develops through activities, with ready access to shape sorters and containers. The garden provides equipment to support children's physical development and the childminder visits other settings where children have opportunities to extend their large motor skills.

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The contribution of the early years provision to the well-being of children

The warm relationship children have with the childminder mean they feel safe and are confident and happy. This allows them to try new experiences and develop their abilities. They play in an environment that has many resources they are able to easily access, promoting their independence and self-esteem. The children begin to manage their own care needs, for example, by feeding themselves and brushing their teeth after eating. Robust procedures about personal hygiene and cleanliness of the home allow children to enjoy a healthy environment. Children enjoy eating nutritious homemade foods that the childminder provides after consultation with the parents. The childminder uses her knowledge and training of food ingredients, additives and levels of salt to ensure children receive tasty and well-balanced meals.

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The contribution of the early years provision to the well-being of children

The childminder manages the children's behaviour in a very positive way, praising the children, using distraction and helping them learn to share with others. This allows children to learn how others feel, as well as helping to develop their understanding of what is acceptable behaviour. Close links with the local community provide opportunities for children to meet up with larger groups and develop their social skills, for example, children attend events at local children's centres and groups. This shows that children learn social skills essential to help their transition to school or nursery.

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provision

Safeguarding is a priority with the childminder. She has attended child protection training and has a good understanding of the signs that may cause her concern. Her policy is clear and has details of the procedure she needs to follow, with clear links to the correct authorities. The childminder undertakes risk assessments of her home and outside areas. She is also includes precautions with regard to her pets so children learn how to handle them. This helps to ensure children are kept safe at all times. All documentation pertaining to the children's welfare is in place and accurate.

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provision

The childminder is committed to providing a quality service and has completed the Ofsted self-evaluation form that identifies her strengths and changes she makes to improve her provision. She undertakes appropriate training to improve her knowledge and skills. She also works closely with her local authority advisor to implement and review her documentation on child observations and assessments. The childminder reflects on her provision and, although she welcomes feedback from parents this is only in a tick sheet form. She does not fully explore parents' views or ideas on how she can make changes to benefit the children. Nevertheless, the childminder has a friendly, warm relationship with parents. They liaise effectively using a daily diary, which the childminder writes as the child would write it; this helps to give the child a voice. The parents also make notes about what the children do at home. This helps with the continuity of care. Parents

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provision

welcome the childminder's flexibility and highly regard the childminder for her 'sense of fun'. Parents consider that their children are developing into happy and confident children and attributes this in part to the care the childminder provides. The childminder has made good links with other agencies through her links with the local children's centre. This has given her the confidence about forming links with other provision and professionals to ensure a coordinated service for children with additional needs. This ensures that no child is disadvantaged and all children in her care have their needs met appropriately.

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The Childcare Register

The requirements for the compulsory part of the Childcare Register are Met

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Grade Judgement Description

Grade 1 Outstanding Outstanding provision is highly effective in meeting the needs of all children exceptionally well. This ensures that children are very well prepared for the next stage of their learning. Grade 2 Good Good provision is effective in delivering provision that meets the needs of all children well. This ensures children are ready for the next stage of their learning. Grade 3 Satisfactory Satisfactory provision is performing less well than expectations in one or more of the key areas. It requires improvement in order to be good. Grade 4 Inadequate Provision that is inadequate requires significant improvement and/or enforcement. The provision is failing to give children an acceptable standard of early years education and/or is not meeting the safeguarding and welfare requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage. It will be inspected again within 12 months of the date of this inspection.

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Grade Judgement Description

Met The provision has no children on roll. The inspection judgement is that the provider continues to meet the requirements for registration. Not Met The provision has no children on roll. The inspection judgement is that the provider does not meet the requirements for registration.

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Inspection

This inspection was carried out by Ofsted 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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Setting details

Unique reference number EY421104 Local authority Southwark Inspection number 738002 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 1 - 8 Total number of places 3 Number of children on roll 1

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Telephone number

set out in the guidance ‘raising concerns and making complaints about Ofsted', which is available from Ofsted’s website: www.ofsted.gov.uk. If you would like Ofsted to send you a copy of the guidance, please telephone 0300 123 4234, or email enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk.

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Type of provision

For the purposes of this inspection the following definitions apply:

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Type of provision

Full-time provision is that which operates for more than three hours. These are usually known as nurseries, nursery schools and pre-schools and must deliver the Early Years Foundation Stage. They are registered on the Early Years Register and pay the higher fee for registration. Sessional provision operates for more than two hours but does not exceed three hours in any one day. These are usually known as pre-schools, kindergartens or nursery schools and must deliver the Early Years Foundation Stage. They are registered on the Early Years Register and pay the lower fee for registration.

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Type of provision

Childminders care for one or more children where individual children attend for a period of more than two hours in any one day. They operate from domestic premises that are usually their own home. They are registered on the Early Years Register and must deliver the Early Years Foundation Stage.

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Type of provision

Out of school provision may be sessional or full-time provision and is delivered before or after school and/or in the summer holidays. They are registered on the Early Years Register and must deliver the Early Years Foundation Stage. Where children receive their Early Years Foundation Stage in school these providers do not have to deliver the learning and development requirements in full but should complement the experiences children receive in school. 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 Support Service (Cafcass), schools, colleges, initial teacher training, work-based learning and skills training, 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,

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Type of provision

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Type of provision

T: 0300 123 4234 Textphone: 0161 618 8524 E: enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk W: www.ofsted.gov.uk

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