Childminder in Southwark

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 12 March 2015 21 May 2012

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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:

 Teaching methods to extend children's learning are not always supportive. Adults do not use questions and discussions to challenge and extend children's learning to help them make consistent progress.  Children's independent skills are not fully promoted. For example, they are not encouraged to blow their nose themselves or pour their drinks during snack time.  Evaluation systems to monitor the quality of teaching and learning are not effective to identify weaknesses and develop action plans in order to improve.

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It has the following strengths

 The childminder provides children with a wide range of resources. Children have exciting experiences which they enjoy and from which they learn.  Overall, children develop the necessary skills they require to prepare them for their next step in learning.  Children's sense of responsibility is promoted well as they participate in daily tasks, such as putting away their toys before moving on and helping to clear up after meals.  The adults relate well with children by giving them positive praise, and encouraging them to persevere and finish tasks. This supports children's emotional development and help children behave well.  Partnerships with parents are good. Information and ideas are shared about how to further support children at home and about progress to keep them informed.

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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

 ensure that the quality of teaching and the delivery of the educational programme is effectively monitored to provide challenge and extend children's learning, with particular regard to using conversations and questions to enable all children to make good progress in their learning and 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

 promote children's independence at snack time by encouraging them to prepare the fruit and pour own drinks  develop systems to identify the setting's strengths and weaknesses in order to implement concise action plans to bring about improvement.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed play facilities in the play room and outdoors.  The inspector held a joint observation with the childminder.  The inspector viewed documentation including policies and procedures, and evidence of staff suitability.  The inspector held a meeting with the childminder and had discussions with his assistant.  The inspector took account of the views of parents.

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who attend. This requires improvement

The quality of teaching does not support children to make steady progress towards the early learning goals. The childminder and assistants do not extend children's interest and learning through asking questions and using conversations. As a result, children are not fully challenged to enable them to reach their full potential. Planning takes into account children's next steps and their interests. Therefore, children have activities which are relevant to their interests. Children enjoy their play during group sessions; staff provide props to motivate children. Children increase their vocabulary as they repeat songs. They excitedly stretch and balance to the actions of songs. They develop their concentration, focusing on numeracy concepts of more and less, and understanding space and measure when they count, insert and extract varying sizes of wooden containers.

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requires improvement

Children are happy and settled in this friendly environment. Children are cared for in a clean and safe environment where effective measures are taken to protect their welfare and safety. Adults teach children about healthy foods. For example, during group time, children learn about ingredients in a salad. This develops a good knowledge of healthy eating options. Parents provide meals for children and the childminder encourages well- balanced, nutritious, home cooked meals to support children's health and well-being. The childminder organises routines to ensure children rest and have regular physical exercise and fresh air. Children are developing a sense of responsibility as they help with clearing up after meals. However, children are not encouraged to prepare snacks or pour their own drinks to support their independence in readiness for moving to school.

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provision requires improvement

The childminder has yet to make effective arrangements for evaluating the strengths and weaknesses of teaching and learning. The childminder ensures that checks are completed on all adults who work with children to help keep children safe. In addition, risk assessments, including those for outings, are carried out and the children regularly practise the outings' emergency evacuation procedures. The childminder helps children understand diversity. Celebrations throughout the year develop children's knowledge of various cultural and religious festivals. Parents' queries are resolved promptly and resources are focused on those in which children show interest.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY314309 Local authority Southwark Inspection number 843860 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 8 Total number of places 9 Number of children on roll 6

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2006. He lives in the London Borough of Southwark. The childminder regularly works with other childminders.

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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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