Childminder in Southwark

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 15/07/2014 02/10/2009

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early years provision

This inspection: 2 Previous inspection: 2 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

 There are a good range of resources for children to aid learning and to extend their interests.  The childminder plans a good range of activities and uses assessment to support children in making good progress.  The childminder has made good use of the garden and regularly uses outdoor areas. Therefore children have regular opportunities for fresh air and exercise. They also learn about the wider world as they learn about food sources and care for plants.  The childminder provides fresh homemade food, promoting children's nutritional health well.

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It is not yet outstanding because

 Occasionally, children are not fully supported to move calmly between one activity and another.  There is scope to improve nappy changing routines, to afford more privacy for children.

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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 looked around the home and garden. The inspector also looked at the range of toys and equipment.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed practice and looked at how the childminder assess' the progress children make.  The inspector sampled a range of documentation.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector looked at the childminder's self-evaluation form and discussed how the childminder intends to drive improvement.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector invited the childminder to carry out a joint observation of children at play.

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Information about the setting

The childminder was registered in 2009. She is registered on the Early Years Register and the voluntary and compulsory parts of the Childcare Register. She lives with her husband and one child in the London Borough of Southwark. The ground and first floor of the house is used for childminding. There is a fully enclosed garden for outside play. The childminder currently cares for six children, four of whom are in the early years age group. Children attend part-time sessions. The childminder works five days a week and works with a co-minder on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday.

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

 review nappy changing procedures to afford children more privacy

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

 review routines so that children are fully supported to behave well at times when they find self-control challenging.

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who attend

The childminder seeks good information from parents about the needs of children and the things they can do. The use of daily contact books informs parents of their child's wellbeing during the day and their new skills and achievements. Parents use the contact book to inform the childminder of things happening at home and children's development. As a result, this is a good strategy which encourages all adults to work closely together to enhance children's learning and development.

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who attend

The childminder has very good knowledge of how children learn through play. Children very much enjoy their time in the setting and make good progress in their learning and development. The environment is stimulating with photos and children's creations on display, so that children know that what they do is valued. There is a good range of toys and materials that children reach independently. The childminder plans a broad and exciting range of experiences for children, to promote learning in all areas of development successfully. For example, she used the children's interest in the recent football world cup to plan experiences to help children learn about other cultures, through exploring a variety of foods and using books to seek further information. The childminder is also good at observing what is happening around her, to take advantage of incidental learning opportunities. At the park, the childminder points out the pear tree and children look at

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who attend

the fruit growing, learning about food sources. Very young children enjoy using chalks, drawing lines on the ground and developing their early literacy skills. In the home, children explore dough play. One child comments that he has made a 'big ice cream'. The childminder encourages children to explore mathematical concepts further by asking them if they can make a little one. Children select a pot, a little play person and make a small ice cream and tell the childminder they have made 'a little one'. This demonstrates that children are beginning to understand and make comparisons of size. The childminder follows the interests of children really well. This is because there are a good range of resources which are offered as children come up with new ideas, helping them to extend their ideas further.

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who attend

Children are making good progress in their development. The childminder observes how children play, noting new skills. She tracks their development to ensure they are reaching developmental milestones. From this, she plans various experiences and learning opportunities that build on children's learning well, to support children in making further good progress.

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

The childminder has developed caring relationships with the children. She is kind and caring and she knows the children very well. This is because she talks to parents to find out about family life and the routines children follow. Therefore, children benefit as the childminder provides an environment that is closely linked to home life, fostering their emotional security and happiness. This gives children the confidence to explore and prepares them for new challenges.

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

In the main, children's behaviour is positive. The childminder talks to children about being kind to each other and using their good manners of saying please and thank you. This helps children to develop good social skills for the future. She praises children when they try something or achieve a new skill, developing their confidence and fostering a positive attitude to learning. The childminder has developed good strategies to tackle children's behaviour, and her good communication helps to develop children's understanding. She identifies triggers where children present challenging behaviour. However, on occasions, such as when children are preparing to go to the park, this is sometimes not managed consistently, especially therefore children's behaviour lapses.

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

Children have good social opportunities and develop positive relationships with others. Lunch times are very pleasant occasions where everyone sits around the table talking about the benefits of the meal and what has happened throughout the day. The childminder is passionate about healthy eating. She prepares a menu which informs parents of the nutritious meals children eat. Children enjoy homemade soups, fresh bread, salad and fresh fruit.

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

Children are well supported in learning healthy practices. Signs around the home remind them to wash their hands or to keep their hands safe by not touching doors. The childminder talks about safe practices. For example, when using the stairs the childminder explains that she will go down first, and why. Children hold on to the banisters to prevent themselves from falling. Children are physically healthy as they have regular opportunities to explore outdoor areas. The childminder recognises the importance of outdoor play for particular groups of children. This helps children to burn off energy and reduce incidences of frustration. The childminder has made the most of the limited space in the garden. She has improved the area with decking and shades, and children have grown a range of different vegetables and sensory plants, such as lavender. Children water the plants and the childminder explains that this is to help them grow. Children also use the local park

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

where they climb on equipment and enjoy running around exploring the space.

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provision

The childminder has good understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage. The experiences she provides for children cover all areas of learning effectively. She monitors children's development and plans experiences to help them continue to make good progress. The childminder has the required documentation in place, demonstrating her good understanding of the safeguarding and welfare requirements. She has attended child protection training and has effective safeguarding policies and procedures. This helps to protect children whilst in her care. The childminder risk assesses the environment indoors and outside. She supervises the children closely to keep them safe from any potential hazards, such as unfixed furniture, and the greenhouse in the garden. The childminder has plans to improve these aspects of the environment to raise safety levels for children further.

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provision

The childminder regularly evaluates her service. She seeks the views of parents and works with other childminders to share practice issues. This helps to improve the provision for children. The childminder continuously builds on her resources to provide children with good play experiences that are challenging and motivating. She has achieved a level three child care qualification and seeks information from different child care websites. This helps her to gain a deeper understanding of how children learn and how to support them well in their learning. The childminder works closely with her co minder to discuss the needs of children. They identify strategies in order to support children in making progress.

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provision

Partnership with parents is strong. They receive good information about the setting which helps them understand the childminder's responsibilities in caring for children. Parents are effectively involved in their child's learning. This is because the childminder seeks their views and invites their response using the contact book. This contributes towards fostering children's well-being effectively. The childminder understands the importance of working in partnership with other adults to ensure continuity of care for 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 EY390369 Local authority Southwark Inspection number 830266 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 6

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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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