Childminder in Southwark

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 27 February 2015 30 April 2011

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Previous inspection: Satisfactory 3 How well the early years provision meets the needs of the range of children who attend Requires improvement The contribution of the early years provision to the well-being of children Requires improvement The effectiveness of the leadership and management of the early years provision Requires improvement The setting does not meet legal requirements for early years settings

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This provision requires improvement. It is not yet good because:

 The childminder lacks an understanding of the legal requirement to complete a progress check for children aged between two and three years. Therefore, she does not use this aspect of assessment to identify and address any gaps in children's learning.  The childminder does not have effective procedures to gather information from parents about children's starting points, or to enable parents to share what their children do at home and to contribute to their children's learning and development.  The childminder does not provide children with a wide and varied selection of natural resources to enable them to explore and investigate, and use the resources to develop their imaginative skills.

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It has the following strengths

 The childminder provides children with a clean and attractive play environment where they can easily choose from a selection of toys, which supports their growing independence.  The childminder is warm and caring and children are very relaxed and happy in her care.  Children's health is promoted well; they have plenty of exercise in daily outings and fresh nutritious meals.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

To meet the requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage the provider must:

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

 develop an understanding of what is required to review and check children's progress when they are aged between two and three years, and provide parents with a written summary of their children's development.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

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

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

 strengthen the procedures to gather information from parents when children first join to identify their starting points, and develop the ongoing two-way flow of information to support children's further progress  increase opportunities for developing children's creativity and imagination by using natural objects and everyday items so that they can investigate and explore a wider range of sensory items and tactile materials.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed children and the childminder during play activities.  The inspector looked at children's records and other relevant documentation.  The inspector held discussions with the childminder about her practice.  The inspector and the childminder carried out a joint observation.

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who attend. This requires improvement

The childminder observes children in their play and plans activities that build on their interests and skills. This helps the childminder to adequately introduce children to new challenges. However, the childminder does not carry out the required progress check for two-year-old children. As a result she is not working effectively with parents to formally identify children's strengths or any areas where children's progress is less than expected. The childminder supports children's learning while they engage in play. She encourages movement to music which supports their physical and coordination development, and she asks them to identify the primary colours which supports their early language. These activities help children to build skills for their future learning. The childminder promotes children's understanding of the wider world through a range of multicultural resources to develop their awareness of similarities and differences with others through their play.

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who attend. This requires improvement

However, the childminder does not provide children with natural resources, such as wooden toys, to enable them to explore using their senses and develop their imaginative skills.

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requires improvement

Children feel safe and secure because the childminder works with parents to follow their care routines, particularly when starting. Children learn how to stay safe by staying close to the childminder and practising the fire evacuation. The childminder maintains a very clean home and encourages children to develop their independence skills by encouraging them to manage many of their personal care needs dependent on their age. This helps to prepare them for their next stage in learning. Children's health is supported as the childminder provides nutritious snacks and meals. Children also have daily exercise in the fresh air.

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provision requires improvement

The childminder knows her responsibilities to safeguard children. She has completed appropriate training and understands the procedures to follow should she have any concerns about children in her care. The childminder has met the actions from the last inspection and participates in relevant training. This demonstrates a reasonable capacity to improve. She has friendly partnerships with parents, although the childminder does not obtain in-depth information about the children's starting points to inform initial assessments. The childminder does not encourage parents to share what their children do at home. The childminder demonstrates through discussion an awareness of the importance of sharing information with other professionals to promote continuity of children's routines.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY265045 Local authority Southwark Inspection number 1002539 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 30 April 2011

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2003. She works as a co-childminder with her daughter, who is also registered childminder. They work from a first floor flat in Sydenham Hill, in the London Borough of Southwark. There is lift access to the home.

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Telephone number

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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Telephone number

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Telephone number

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Telephone number

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

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