Childminder in Southwark

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 19/02/2013 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

 Children are making good progress as the childminder organises a variety of activities that successfully meet their individual learning needs.  The childminder has good relationships with the children; this ensures that they feel safe and secure in her care. Positive methods of behaviour management help children develop effective personal, emotional and social skills.  The childminder develops effective partnerships with parents. She shares information with them so that children's care needs are met.

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It is not yet outstanding because

 Children have very few opportunities to explore colour, texture and space using all of their senses.

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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 voluntary and compulsory parts of the Childcare Register. This report includes a judgment about compliance with the requirements of that register.

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Inspection activities

 The majority of the inspection was spent in the kitchen-diner with the childminder, observing her practice and the children she was caring for.

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Inspection activities

 On-going discussion and joint observation took place with the childminder throughout the inspection. Children's information and development records were sampled.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector discussed the childminder's procedures for safeguarding children and promoting their welfare and relevant documents were sampled.  The inspector gathered parent's views by reading their written reviews.

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Information about the setting

The childminder was registered in 2012. She lives with her husband and their young son in the Lee area of the London Borough of Lewisham. Children have access to all areas of the home and there is an enclosed garden available for outside play. The childminder is registered on the Early Years Register and the compulsory and voluntary parts of the Childcare Register. There are currently two children on roll in the early years age range. The family keeps tropical fish.

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

 provide a wide range of materials, resources and sensory experiences to enable children to explore colour, texture and space.

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who attend

The childminder is well organised and provides a broad range of activities and outings that promote all areas of learning. She ensures that children have time for indoor and outside play including free play and adult-led activities. The childminder has clear methods of assessment. These include observations of children's activities and progress linked to the areas of learning. The childminder uses this information to plan children's next steps in learning, and the activities for the following week, taking into account children's individual learning needs and interests. As a result, children are making good progress and are supported well in preparation for their next stage of learning.

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who attend

Children play well together. They move freely, making choices from the large truck of toys. They enjoy using the play food, tea sets and phones to re-enact real life experiences. Children learn good speaking and listening skills as the childminder asks questions and uses gestures and acknowledges children's babbles in response. Children's vocabulary is extended as the childminder points to pictures in books and clearly names toys and objects. Children jig and clap while the childminder sings familiar nursery rhymes. They develop their mathematical skills while using shape sorters and learn about number as the childminder counts during play. Children develop their understanding of the world when they use toys that help them learn about technology. They enjoy pressing buttons to make the toys light up, make sounds and play music. Children develop their creative skills while drawing and painting. They also attend messy play activity days at the local

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who attend

children's centre. However, they have fewer opportunities to explore a variety of materials and textures, using all of their senses, during activities in the home. Children develop good physical skills when they use a range of wheeled toys in the home, such as the sit and ride truck. They enjoy playing with balls which they successfully kick and throw to the childminder. In addition, children participate in frequent outings to parks and children's groups where they use a broad range of physical play equipment.

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

The childminder has good relationships with the minded children. They freely snuggle in for cuddles and approach the childminder when they need support. Children play well together. The childminder encourages them to be kind, share and take turns. She manages their behaviour in a positive way and, as a result, children respond quickly.

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

The childminder promotes children's good health well. Children have lots of opportunities to benefit from fresh air and exercise when they play outdoors. The childminder caters for children's individual dietary needs and care routines. This promotes consistency of care between the home and her childminding service. Children are developing healthy eating habits as they enjoy snacks of a variety of fresh fruit and help themselves to water in their own lidded cups.

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

The childminder has established good links with other educational settings that children attend. She has systems in place to help children prepare for their transitions to school. The childminder works with parents to ensure children's needs are known and shares information about children's progress on a regular basis.

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provision

Good systems are in place to help safeguard children and promote their welfare. The childminder has relevant safeguarding procedures in place and has attended a training course. This ensures that she knows what to do if she has any concerns regarding children's welfare. The childminder has devised a range of policies and procedures aimed at promoting children's safety and well-being. She shares these policies with parents along with all other records that she keeps relating to the children. The childminder works with parents to settle children into her care gradually and keeps parents regularly updated regarding their children's progress. Good partnerships have been established with other settings that children attend. This promotes consistency of care as the childminder, school and parents share information effectively. The childminder uses the information to plan activities that enhance children's learning at school. The childminder actively seeks

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provision

parents' views and invites them to write reviews regarding the quality of her service. Parents report that their children are very happy in the childminder's care. They state that the childminder is very accommodating and provides a good range of interesting activities and outings. They also comment that their children have made good progress and enjoy being with the childminder.

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provision

The childminder has good systems in place to evaluate her service. She is aware ofher strengths and areas that she plans to improve. She takes responsibility for her own personal development. She researches areas of childcare and development to support her own learning and help to improve her practice. The childminder shows high regard to promoting children's safety while in the home and on outings. She conducts regular risk assessments and ensures that her home is kept clean and well maintained. Children participate in regular evacuation drills so that they know what to do in an emergency. The childminder has a good range of toys and books available that are suitable for the age range of the children attending. She organises the children's time well so that they engage in a broad range of outings and activities that support their learning and development effectively.

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The Childcare Register

The requirements for the compulsory part of the Childcare Register are Met The requirements for the voluntary 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 EY452391 Local authority Lewisham Inspection number 821992 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 8 Total number of places 5 Number of children on roll 2

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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.

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Type of provision

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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