Njau, Mary Nyokabi

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 4 March 2015 25 January 2012

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This inspection: Good 2

Previous inspection: Satisfactory 3 How well the early years provision meets the needs of the range of children who attend Good 2

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This inspection: Good 2

The contribution of the early years provision to the well-being of children Good 2

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This inspection: Good 2

The effectiveness of the leadership and management of the early years provision Good 2

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This inspection: Good 2

The setting meets legal requirements for early years settings

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This provision is good

 The childminder works in close partnership with parents in assessing and planning for children's learning. Consequently, she effectively plans activities that are specific to the individual needs of children. As a result, children make good progress.  Children freely express their needs and interests to the childminder. The childminder sensitively responds to their requests by linking them to activities of their choice. Children therefore feel valued and enjoy what they do. This promotes their self-esteem and their love for learning.  The childminder has a good understanding of procedures to follow if she is concerned about children's welfare. Therefore, children are protected from harm.  The childminder has effective links with other local groups and settings. For example, she takes children to local toddler groups where they meet other children and adults. This enhances opportunities for their social development.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not fully extend children's learning in the outside environment. For example, children do not have free access to the garden. This does not enhance their learning, such as investigating mini-beasts and caring for plants.  The childminder does not include a wide range of natural resources to promote children's knowledge and understanding of the natural world.

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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

 extend the range of natural resources for young children to explore and investigate  extend opportunities for children to learn outside, for example, by providing them free access to the garden.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed children and the quality of teaching during activities.  The inspector viewed a sample of documents including suitability checks for members of the household.  The inspector viewed areas of the premises that are used for childminding.  The inspector conducted a meeting with the childminder.

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who attend. This is good

The childminder skilfully extends younger children's learning by describing what they do. For example, she introduced a range of words such as `stir' and `mix' as children pretended to cook in the role play area. This promotes younger children's communication and language development. She encourages children to count as they come down the stairs. Children therefore learn to say number names in order. This promotes their mathematical development. Children explore electronic toys by pressing buttons and turning knobs. This develops their understanding of technology and prepares them for the next stages in their learning. Children exercise and get fresh air during visits to the local park. The childminder provides slides and soft balls indoors to promote children's physical development.

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good

Children form close bonds with the childminder as she caringly and calmly meets their individual needs. As a result, children are emotionally secure. The childminder provides simple and clear instructions, to positively support children's behaviour. For example, she encourages children to show good listening skills when she talks to them. She further explains that she will do the same when they talk to her. Children therefore feel respected and form trusting relationships with the childminder. The childminder maximises on routine opportunities such as mealtimes to promote children's social interaction. For example, she has her meals alongside children and talks to them about making healthy choices. Furthermore, she introduces younger children to the names of different fruits and vegetables during trips to the local supermarket. This improves children's knowledge and understanding of the world.

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provision is good

The childminder rigorously evaluates her performance and plans for improvements. For example, she has improved the range of resources available to children to develop their understanding of different cultures and traditions. The childminder identifies training needs based on the current interests of children in her care. This demonstrates her keenness to continually improve the quality of teaching. The childminder effectively shares information with parents regarding her policies and procedures. This helps to ensure continuity in the care provided to children, for example, in matters relating to administering medication.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY426901 Local authority Southwark Inspection number 816616 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 25 January 2012

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2011. She lives in the London Borough of Southwark.

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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

procedures set out in the guidance ‘Complaints procedure: raising concerns and making complaints about Ofsted’, which is available from Ofsted’s website: www.gov.uk/government/organisations/ofsted. If you would like Ofsted to send you a copy of the guidance, please telephone 0300 123 4234, or email enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk. 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, safeguarding and child protection.

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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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