Childminder in Southwark

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 19/06/2013 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 is well organised. She plans well for the safe and efficient management of her service including good use of self-evaluation to plan for improvements.  Children are warmly welcomed into the childminder's home and she provides good support for their home languages.  The childminder provides effective support for children's development. She plans carefully for their next steps and provides a good range of age-appropriate activities to help them learn.  Children feel safe and secure, as the childminder follows routines that are consistent with their home life and offers plenty of praise and encouragement.  Children feel safe and secure, as the childminder follows routines that are consistent with their home life and offers plenty of praise and encouragement.

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It is not yet outstanding because

 Children do not always have full opportunities to learn about similarities and differences between themselves and others, as resources that reflect diversity within our society are not yet fully developed.

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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

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Information about this inspection

 scheduled more frequently where Ofsted identifies a need to do so, for example where provision was previously judged 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 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  scheduled 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 inspector observed activities involving children and the childminder.  The inspector looked at documents relating to the childminder's practice.  The inspector discussed areas of the childminder's practice with her .  The inspector looked at written feedback from parents.

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Information about the setting

The childminder was registered in 2012. She lives with her two young children in a two- bedroom flat close to Tower Bridge, in the London Borough of Southwark. The flat is accessed via a flight of stairs. The childminder plans daily outings to play areas as children do not have access to a garden. The childminder is registered on the Early Years Register and both the compulsory and voluntary parts of the Childcare Register. There is one child in the early years age range on roll.

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

 enhance opportunities for children to learn about similarities and differences between themselves and others, through play resources and books that positively reflect different cultures, gender and abilities.

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who attend

Children make good progress because the childminder uses assessment well to plan for their learning. She clearly identifies what children can do and uses the information to plan for all areas of development. The childminder makes sure that she plans activities that are age appropriate; for example, she provides support for a baby learning how to communicate through imitation. She provides a range of natural materials, using treasure baskets for babies to explore and learn using their senses. In this way, children learn and develop at their own pace and even very young children can sit involved in an activity for a period of time.

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who attend

Children are happy and settled in the childminder's home. They are confident during their play and interactions because the childminder anticipates and meets their needs very well. For example, she knows when a younger child becomes tired and settles them for a sleep. Routines are well established so that children know what is coming next and look forward to their lunch and rest. The childminder's care routines closely follow what happens at home and younger children have daily contact books, shared with parents, to record eating and sleeping patterns. Children are learning valuable social skills because the childminder takes them to local groups to play with others, which helps to prepare them well for nursery or school.

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who attend

Children respond well to the warm and sensitive approach of the childminder. They are comfortable in their play and enjoy her company. The childminder encourages children to learn new words by naming simple objects and repeating words back to them. She is able to support children's home languages because she speaks several languages and communicates in French and English to children in the home. As a result, children are quickly developing good language skills to support them in their future learning. She has a good range of resources to support learning, including natural materials and books. However, not enough resources reflect different cultures, gender or abilities, to enhance children's understanding about similarities and differences between themselves and others.

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who attend

The childminder shares information that she gathers about children's progress with their parents. She has collated a good selection of observations and photographs to show parents how their child is progressing and to involve them in their child's learning. She is fully aware of the need to complete progress checks for two-year-olds and to share these with parents. She is able to identify gaps in children's learning and she plans effectively to close these gaps.

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

Children are gaining a good understanding of the importance of a healthy lifestyle in the childminder's care. For example, they enjoy fruit snacks and healthy meals, as well as regular outdoor play to encourage their understanding of what happens when their bodies are active. They are encouraged to wash their hands in the bathroom using liquid soap or anti-bacterial gel, helping to prevent cross-infection. Children are well rested because there is a dedicated sleep room with a bed and a cot. Daily trips to the park and local children's centre provide children with the fresh air and exercise they need to grow strong muscles and develop their understanding of the world around them. Regular visits to the local childminder drop-in groups enable children to access additional toys, group activities, arts and crafts, and outdoor activities in a secure garden.

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

The childminder provides stable routines so that children feel safe and know what to expect. She uses lots of praise during activities and consequently children demonstrate their confidence with her. Children show that they enjoy a sense of well-being in the childminder's home. For example, babies smile and cuddle close to her when she uses a wrap to tie them to her back. In this way babies show they feel secure and enjoy close contact with the childminder as she moves around her home. There are appropriate safety features in place to support children's welfare as well as regular risk assessments, constant monitoring and close supervision of children to ensure their safety.

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provision

The childminder has a clear understanding of her responsibilities within the Statutory Framework for the Early Years Foundation Stage. She has full understanding of child protection matters, including signs and symptoms that would cause her to be concerned. She has shared her written procedures with parents so they know the steps she would take if she is worried about a child. The childminder's home is safe and secure because she has carefully assessed any possible risks and takes steps to minimise these, both in the home and on outings.

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provision

The childminder has clear written records of how she evaluates her practice. As a result, she is knowledgeable about her strengths and about what she needs to do to secure improvements. For example, she has identified areas she wants to develop in her own training and professional development. She is keen to join a local quality assurance scheme following the outcome of her first inspection, to access additional teacher input and support services to improve the opportunities she is able to offer children. The childminder is competent in both gathering child observations and sharing these with parents, to ensure accurate assessments in all areas of learning. This two-way flow of information contributes to the excellent feedback the childminder receives from parent users of her service.

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provision

Although she is new to childminding, the childminder is responsible and confident with children. She has a thorough understanding of how young children learn and develop, based on training she has attended and her experience with her own children. In this way she is able to support new parents when they join her setting. The childminder works closely with parents to meet children's specific needs. She uses written link books and daily discussions to make sure that parents are aware of what children are doing and the plans for their development. The childminder demonstrates a strong commitment to working in partnerships with other professionals. There are comprehensive procedures for dealing with outside agencies and the sharing of information to provide good continuity of care for all children attending.

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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 action. 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 EY454462 Local authority Southwark Inspection number 895326 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 8 Total number of places 4 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 ‘Complaints procedure: 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, which are usually the childminder’s 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

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