Childminder in Southwark

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 26/06/2013 29/04/2009

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early years provision

This inspection: 2 Previous inspection: 3 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 provides a very good range of resources and experiences to promote children's learning well in all areas of learning.  The childminder has very good settling in procedures so children are secure and happy and are well motivated to play and learn.  Children show good levels of independence. They are happy and settled and have developed a good relationship with the childminder and her family.  The childminder uses good questioning skills to help children think and respond supporting their communication and language skills effectively.

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It is not yet outstanding because

 Although the childminder works well with parents, she has not yet obtained their individual views on her provision and practice.  The childminder does not explore all opportunities to encourage children's understanding of how numbers are used.

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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 two children in the early years during the inspection.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector viewed some of the childminder's records and documents, including a sample of policies and children's records.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector spoke with the childminder at appropriate times throughout the inspection.  The inspector observed the childminder's interaction with the children.

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Information about the setting

The childminder registered in 2005. She lives with her family in Peckham which is within the London Borough of Southwark. The childminder's home is located close to parks, schools and local transport links. The whole ground floor of the childminder's home is used for childminding. There is a fully enclosed garden available for outdoor play. The childminder is registered on the Early Years Register and both the compulsory and voluntary parts of the Childcare Register. She is currently caring for three children in the early years age group. The childminder collects children from local schools and attends stay and play groups with younger children.

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

 help children to understand the purpose of numbers, for example, by displaying posters and signs showing numbers in meaningful contexts

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

 seek the views of parents and carers on the service provided, for example, through the use of questionnaires, to feed into the plans for improvement and strengthen partnership working.

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who attend

The childminder provides good opportunities for children to take part in a broad range of stimulating and developmentally appropriate indoor and outdoor activities. The childminder has a secure knowledge of the Statutory Framework for the Early Years Foundation Stage and a clear understanding of how young children learn. She makes good use of her resources to support children's learning and development. The childminder skilfully uses observations and assessments to monitor children's progress and plan for children's next steps of learning. As a result children are making good progress and show positive attitudes to learning. At the start of a placement the childminder gathers useful information from parents. This gives her a clear picture of children's starting points. Parents are able to view their children's observations and are provided with a summary of their children's learning and development through the progress check for children aged

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who attend

two years. The childminder shares a daily contact book with parents so that they can see details of their children's achievements. This encourages them to share information about their children's learning and development at home. Children make good progress in their communication and language development. They enjoy lots of meaningful conversations with the childminder. For example, they enjoy talking to her about what type of cake they are making with modelling dough. The children excitedly tell the childminder that they want to put candles on the cake. The childminder uses skilful questioning to get the children to think about what goes on top of a cake when it is someone's birthday. The children tell the childminder "Candles go on top of the cake". Children thoroughly enjoy books which are very accessible on child height shelves. This encourages the children to make their own choices about books they enjoy.

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who attend

Children are developing good mathematical skills. Children count up to 10 and beyond. However there are few pictures, posters or labels displayed for children to see numbers in use around the setting. Children enjoy completing floor puzzles with the childminder. They show great enthusiasm and often take the lead in finding the puzzle pieces and working out where they fit.

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

Children benefit greatly from the childminder's individual attention. She knows them extremely well and provides a warm and welcoming environment and children are happy and settled. Children behave well. Gentle reminders from the childminder help children to learn the importance of sharing and taking turns when playing. The childminder balances her time well with the children. She allows them to play independently as well as support and encourage their achievements. This helps to promote their self-esteem. The childminder's home is well organised with a wide range of stimulating resources that are very accessible in toy boxes and on child height units. This encourages children to make their own choices about what they want to play with. Parents are encouraged to share their children's daily routines with the childminder. This helps to ensure children settle well in her care and their individual needs are met effectively.

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

Children are learning how to keep themselves safe. They practice regular fire drills with the childminder to help them become familiar with emergency evacuation procedures. The childminder encourages healthy eating through providing well balanced meals and snacks. As a result children make healthy choices. For example they enjoy eating carrot sticks, sweet peppers, grapes, banana and mini bread sticks for their morning snack. Children go on regular walks and trips to parks where they can use slides, swings and climbing frames. This supports their understanding about the importance of physical exercise. Children are becoming independent in their personal care. They are also beginning to understand that they need to wash their hands before meal times to prevent germs. The childminder provides good support to prepare children for any move to other early years settings or schools. She provides opportunities for children to practise writing and reading

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

skills and she encourages children to dress themselves and put on their own shoes.

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provision

The childminder understands her responsibility to meet the learning and development requirements. She provides a broad range of experiences to help children make good progress. The childminder fulfils her responsibilities in meeting the safeguarding and welfare requirements. She has clear child protection procedures in place to follow if she has concerns. She has completed relevant training to make sure she has up-to-date child protection knowledge. Detailed risk assessments are in place and the childminder also carries out daily safety checks to help to make sure her home is safe for the children. A full range of policies and procedures are in place which are shared and discussed with parents and are effective and inclusive for all children.

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provision

Partnerships with parents are well established. Parents are fully informed about experiences provided for the children. This includes daily routines and the range and type of activities children take part in. The childminder provides a flexible service for parents to take into account their varying work patterns. She gives parents good support by attending parent evenings at their children's school. This ensures that the childminder effectively supports children's learning when they attend her setting. The childminder works well with other early years settings where children attend. She ensures that she communicates with teachers on a regular basis to ensure progression and continuity of learning and care. The childminder evaluates her practice on an ongoing basis. She is proactive in addressing actions and recommendations from her previous inspection and consequently, children's welfare is met fully. However, the childminder has not sought the

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provision

opinions of parents to inform her self-evaluation to help her to improve her practice further. The childminder has plans to attend further training courses to enhance her childcare knowledge and maintain continuous improvement.

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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 EY297965 Local authority Southwark Inspection number 843735 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 8 Total number of places 5 Number of children on roll 5

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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

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

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