Home Childcarer in Southwark

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 30 March 2015 16 May 2012

p.1

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

p.1

This inspection: Good 2

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

p.1

This inspection: Good 2

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

p.1

This inspection: Good 2

The setting meets legal requirements for early years settings

p.1

This provision is good

 The childminder interacts very well with children. She is always ready to help and support them in their play.  Children can play uninterrupted, making independent choices in what they choose to do.  The childminder is good at encouraging children's early communication skills. She talks with them, and waits and listens to their responses, promoting their self-esteem.  Children settle in happily and swiftly as the childminder ensures she is always available to give comfort and reassurance.  The childminder has kept up to date with current childcare practices by regularly attending training and workshops. This enhances children's learning opportunities.  The childminder displays a good knowledge and understanding of safeguarding procedures and knows who to contact if she has concerns about a child in her care.

p.1

It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not routinely include parents' comments and feedback in children's progress checks at the age of two years, to provide a full and rounded picture of children's learning and development.

p.1

What the setting needs to do to improve further

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

p.2

What the setting needs to do to improve further

 ensure comments from parents are included in children's progress checks at two years, providing more information on how the children are learning and developing, and better identifying any areas requiring further support.

p.2

Inspection activities

 The inspector observed children's play and held discussions with the childminder.  The inspector sampled documentation kept by the childminder.  The inspector viewed the areas of the home used for childminding.

p.2

who attend. This is good

The childminder provides good learning opportunities for children and is effective in her teaching. For example, she provides support to help younger children develop their early communication skills. The childminder spends time playing with children and supporting their speaking and listening skills. Children enjoy using small world resources and role-play activities; this helps to build on their early social skills and understanding the world development. The childminder has books available for story times and for children to explore alone. Activities such as shape-sorters and interactive toys help children learn to recognise shapes and colours and count. This helps prepare them for nursery or school. The childminder and the children interact together well. They clearly have fun and enjoy each other's company. The childminder records her regular observations on children's play and achievements. This enables her to identify children's next steps effectively. Children

p.3

who attend. This is good

are progressing well in all areas of learning.

p.3

good

The childminder makes sure children settle swiftly. They show they clearly feel valued by her. The childminder shows a clear commitment to providing an environment where children feel at home, safe and secure. A wide range of activities and textured resources are available. Children enjoy exploring the challenging play opportunities. The childminder takes the children to visit local parks and play centres, which is promoting their physical and personal development well. The childminder is a good role model; children's appropriate behaviour reflects this. Children enjoy healthy snacks and meals along with water and milk to drink. This means children are learning about what foods are good for them.

p.3

provision is good

The childminder promotes children's safety, welfare and well-being very well. She has a range of policies and procedures in place to help safeguard children. The childminder regularly attends workshops and training to increase her childcare knowledge. This has consistently improved her understanding about how children learn. The childminder uses effective self-evaluation processes to identify areas where she can change and further improve her setting. Parents have regular opportunities to speak with the childminder about their children's day and how they are progressing. This means they keep up to date with their children's learning and achievements.

p.3

Setting details

Unique reference number EY434073 Local authority Southwark Inspection number 816714 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 8 Total number of places 4 Number of children on roll 2

p.4

Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2011. She lives in Peckham, south-east London.

p.4

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.

p.4

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.

p.4

Telephone number

If you would like a copy of this document in a different format, such as large print or Braille, please telephone 0300 123 4234, or email enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk. You may copy all or parts of this document for non-commercial educational purposes, as long as you give details of the source and date of publication and do not alter the information in any way. To receive regular email alerts about new publications, including survey reports and school inspection reports, please visit our website and go to ‘Subscribe’.

p.5

Telephone number

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

p.5