Childminder in Southwark

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 15/05/2014 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

 Children are safe and secure. The childminder has good knowledge of children's individual needs and the family backgrounds.  The childminder has a good relationship with her parents. Children benefit from these good relationships to support children's welfare and well-being.  Children have formed warm and trusting relationships with the childminder, which develops their independence while they are in her care.  The childminder role models well to the children, this results in children being well behaved.

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It is not yet outstanding because

 The childminder has started observations, however these are not consistent enough, to support children's next stages in learning.  The childrminder has a good relationship with her parents, but they are not kept fully involved with children's learning and development.  The childminder does not consistently support children's literacy, as a result children, are unable to understand that print carries meanings.

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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 children inside and outside the childminder's home.  The inspector sampled children's learning journeys.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector spoke to parents during the inspection.  The inspector sampled documentation of policies and procedures in place.  The inspector had conversations with the childminder.

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Information about the setting

The childminder registered in 2013. She is registered on the Early Years Register and the compulsory and voluntary parts of the Childcare Register. The childminder lives with her family in the London Borough of Southwark close to shops, schools, parks and public transport links. The whole of the ground floor of the childminder's home is used for childminding including bathroom facilities. She holds a certificate in working with children. There are currently three children in the early years age group on roll.

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

 develop the observation process to support children's next stage of learning through observations

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

 develop a system to share children's next steps of learning to parents, so they are fully aware of their learning

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

 develop further Literacy, so children are aware that print carries meanings through captions and labels.

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who attend

The childminder gathers information about children before they start, so that she is aware of their starting points. She gets parents to complete this information on a form 'All about me'. The childminder uses her observation photographs of children during play. However, not all her observations are consistent to supports children's next stage of learning. As a result, parents are not fully aware of the observations and next steps of learning for children. She does demonstrate good knowledge of the Early Years Foundation Stage and the requirement to complete a progress check for two-year-old children when the need arises and who to share the information with.The childminder sets out activities throughout the children's time at her home, which interest the children. For example construction, role play, dolls, musical instruments, painting, writing and puzzles. There are selection of toys in different boxes, however these are not clearly labelled with pictures

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who attend

and writing so children can be independent when choosing their own resources. As a result, children are not able to develop their literacy skills to understand that print carries meanings, as well as showing independence with their own selection of toys. Children happily explore with the musical instruments as they bang, tap and shake to produce different sounds. The childminder supports children's communication and language as she plays the song 'five little monkey's jumping on the bed'. The children jump around enthusiastically as they smile and point to each other. Children join in with the action rhymes also to 'wheels on the bus'. As a result, children are able to develop their physical skills, as well as their songs and rhymes as they sing the songs together. Children engage in painting activities on the easel. They confidently take their aprons to wear during the activity. The children share the easel with each other as they create their own pictures.

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who attend

The childminder supports the children with recognition of colours as they begin to paint. When children have finished their paintings they say 'tah dah'. The childminder praises the children for their artwork, children then smile at her. As a result, children are developing their physical skills, and their recognition of colours. The childminder opens up her door for children to engage in the world around them. The children notice a dog walk past and they repeat 'dog dog'. The older children laugh and say that is a 'werewolf.' The childminder then actively tells the children about a werewolf. As a result of this, children are understanding differences. This develops children's communication and language further.The childminder takes the children on local outings to the park to develop their physical skills. The children benefit from a nearby park as they climb confidently on the equipment, She explains to the children to climb up on the ladder and to go slow. As a

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who attend

result, children are learning to take turns as they move up and down the ladder, as well as developing their physical skills and learning to keep themselves safe while climbing. The childminder uses everyday situations well to help children to learn about shape and space. For example, children piece together puzzles as they work out where the pieces fit together. The childminder explains to the children they need to place the big pieces in first and to look at the colours to match them together. As result, children are beginning to problem solve and identify their colours.

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

The children enjoy their time with the childminder and are happy and settled in her care. Children arrive at the childminder's home smiling as they leave their parents. The childminder finds out about children's interests, likes and dislikes when they start. This results in children's individual needs being effectively met. Children have space to play and to move around confidently within the childminder's home. Children respond well to the childminder's approach, as a result, they behave well. The children have built good relationships with each other when they play games and turn taking in activities; these are supported well by the childminder. The childminder knows the children and families well and they are valued and welcomed. Children's health, safety and well-being is effectively supported by the childminder. She is vigilant when she supervises the children appropriately at all times. The areas in which the children play are safe and secure as the

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

childminder considers all possible risks and completes regular checks, for example before they play outside or at the local park. She reminds the children of road safety when on outings. Children are developing their understanding in the need to keep safe. The children develop good hygiene practices through consistent routines and positive role modelling. The childminder provides the children with healthy snacks, as she offers cucumber, humus and breadsticks and sugar free juice, as well as encouraging the children to drink water. Children also participate in physical activities at the local park. As a result, children are adopting a healthy lifestyle. In addition, the childminder holds a valid food hygiene certificate and follows procedures when cooking children's meals if children are not allowed certain foods. This results in children's dietary needs being met well. Snack times are sociable events where the children and the childminder sit together. They

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

follow good hygiene routines as they was their hands before they eat.

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provision

The childminder has good knowledge of the Early Years Foundation Stage. She effectively meets the safeguarding and welfare requirements and promotes children's safety well. She has attended relevant safeguarding training and has a well-written policy in place, which has contact numbers if there is a safeguarding concern. As a result, she knows who to contact and children are safeguarded well. The childminder has further policies and procedures in place to ensure children's safety and welfare is well adopted. She has an up-to-date first aid certificate in place in the event of children having any accident while in her care. There are risk assessments in place for her home and for outings. The childminder has clear documentation in place if children were to have any accident or incidents at her home. These are shared with the parents at the end of the day. As a result, parents are fully aware about any accidents their children have.The childminder has

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provision

a good relationship with her parents. She ensures that she informs the parents about children's well-being, meals and the activities children have participated in during the day. Parents commented that they are happy with the childminder and the service she provides. 'If our children are happy then we are happy and the children are kept safe'. They are pleased with how well their children have settled into her care. The childminder gathers information from her parents in how to improve her service, due to the conversations she has daily with her parents. She has attended relevant training courses to extend her understanding of childcare and education. She meets the children's welfare needs well. The childminder has further plans to attend more training courses for her own professional development.

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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 EY461057 Local authority Southwark Inspection number 941369 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 3

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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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