Childminder in Southwark

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 20/02/2014 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 organisation of space and resources, along with the childminder's caring nature, creates a warm, welcoming and accessible environment where children learn through play.  The childminder calmly helps children to learn about sharing and turn taking by modelling the behaviour.  Good hygiene arrangements and a strong focus on healthy eating helps children to understand the importance of adopting healthy lifestyles.  The childminder fully understands her responsibility to promote children's learning and development and does this effectively.

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It is not yet outstanding because

 Parents regularly receive good clear updates on the progress their child is making; however, they are not fully involved in planning for their child's future learning.  Children are not exposed to a variety of print, for example, names and labelling of resources, to extend their early reading skills.

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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 viewed all areas used by children.

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Inspection activities

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

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Inspection activities

 The inspector viewed a selection of documentation including records of children's progress.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector took account of the views of parents given through questionnaire feedback.

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Information about the setting

The childminder registered in 2013. She lives with her four children in the Nunhead area of the London Borough of Southwark. The ground floor of the childminder's house is used for minding, with access to a ground floor toilet and there is a garden for outside play. There is one child on roll. The childminder is registered on the Early Years Register and both the compulsory and voluntary parts of the Childcare Register. The childminder walks to local schools to take and collect children and attends the local parent/toddler group.

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

 enhance children's progress by encouraging parents to take an active role in contributing to their children's learning and development

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

 create an environment that shows various examples of text to encourage children's early reading skills.

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who attend

The childminder has a good understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage and provides a range of experiences and opportunities to promote children's development in all areas of learning. She provides a wide range of activities that capture children's interests and build on their existing knowledge and skills. This contributes to the good progress children are making towards the early learning goals. The childminder knows she is required to complete an assessment for two-year olds. She has accessed information about this in readiness for when the need arises. Children receive a strong start in the prime areas of learning. Developing skills they will need to be ready for their next stage in learning, for instance, the specific areas of learning and eventually attending nursery or school. Parents contribute to initial assessments and they are well informed of their children's progress, for example, through the daily diary and the children's records of

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who attend

achievement. She speaks to them about the topics she is covering but does not actively involve them in planning future learning goals for their children. This means that parents do not always have information about how to extend their children's learning at home.

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who attend

Young children enjoy developing their communication skills as the childminder constantly talks to the children, explaining, developing their vocabulary. The childminder responds positively, by repeating and introducing words, as she carries out the action. As children point to animals, the childminder asks the children what sound they make and children respond with enthusiasm. Although children enjoy books, they see few other displays of words, for example, in labelling of resources or name labels, to show them how words can be used to convey meaning. Children show fascination and interest in their surroundings, helping themselves to a variety of toys, which are readily accessible to them. The childminder follow the children's interest as they explore with the sand, enabling their imaginative play. This shows a growing sense of independence and self-awareness.

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who attend

Children are sociable and they happily engage the childminder as they play. They show good levels of cooperation as they work out how to move the car along, developing their problem-solving abilities. The organisation of space and resources, along with the childminder's caring nature, creates a warm, welcoming and accessible environment where children learn through play.

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

Children develop strong attachments to the childminder. She is warm, caring and attentive to them, gaining eye contact at their level when talking with them. This helps children to form strong bonds. The childminder has gentle settling-in procedures, giving time for children to adjust. As a result, children feel safe to leave their parents to explore their surroundings. The childminder knows the children well and tunes into children's forms of communication. She spends much of her time playing with the children, which supports children's developing confidence and positive self-esteem.

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

The childminder calmly helps children to learn about sharing and turn taking by modelling the behaviour. As a result, children behave well. Children move safely and sensibly and listen well to the advice and guidance the childminder gives them. This helps them to learn how to keep themselves and others safe. The childminder provides children with tasty, nutritious snacks and has fresh drinking water available for them to reach at all times. Children bring their lunches from home. These are stored appropriately and, where necessary, heated through to the correct temperature. Consequently, this promotes children's good health. Hygiene standards in the home are high with the childminder ensuring food preparation areas and the tables used by children are thoroughly clean before use. This greatly minimises the potential for cross infection. Children are beginning to understand the benefits of regular exercise through walking and active play at the park

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

Children play with an exciting range of toys and resources, which very effectively promote their learning and enjoyment. The attractive presentation of the environment encourages children to explore and investigate, helping them to develop independent learning skills. These skills, along with their high levels of achievement and sociable behaviour, help to prepare them well for their transitions to nursery or school.

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provision

The childminder is very conscious of her duty to protect children in her care at all times. She is aware of the procedures she should follow if there are any safeguarding concerns. There is a written safeguarding policy in place, which is available to parents. This includes the process for responding to any allegations against her while working with children. This helps to ensure children are protected in the setting. The childminding environment offers children sufficient space to move about freely and safely. The childminder holds a valid first aid certificate and has good systems in place to maintain the required accident and medication records. She completes robust risk assessments and supervises the children appropriately to promote their safety. The childminder implements the learning and development requirements of the Statutory framework for the Early Years Foundation Stage well. She regularly makes good, evaluative observations of children across all areas

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provision

of learning and uses these to monitor children's progress.

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provision

The childminder fully understands her responsibility to promote children's learning and development and does this effectively. She is using her observations of children's achievements well to begin to monitor the success of her educational programmes. The childminder reflects on her practices, she identifies her strengths and areas for further development. She regularly reflects on her practice and implements changes where necessary to better support children's individual needs.

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provision

The childminder has begun to evaluate her practice to identify areas for further development. Parents receive a good deal of general news about the day-to-day life of the setting as well as specific information relating to their children.

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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 Requires improvement The provision is not giving children a good standard of early years education and/or there are minor breaches of the safeguarding and welfare requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage. It will be monitored and inspected within twelve months of the date of this inspection. 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

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Grade Judgement Description

the Early Years Foundation Stage. It will be monitored and inspected again within six months of the date of this inspection. 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 EY453648 Local authority Southwark Inspection number 932600 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 8 Total number of places 6 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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