Childminder in Southwark

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 2 April 2015 17 June 2010

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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 provides a range of interesting resources that promote diversity. This enables children to have a positive understanding of the world.  The quality of teaching is good because the childminder has a secure knowledge of how children learn. She ensures that activities are enjoyable, challenging and meet children's needs.  Children behave well because the childminder is calm, warm and caring. She allows children to express themselves. This helps children to feel confident and emotionally secure.  The childminder has a good knowledge of safeguarding. She knows the reporting procedures to follow, to protect children, if she has concerns about their welfare.  The childminder has effective relationships with parents. The sharing of information about home achievements helps children make good progress in their learning and development.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not always ensure that children are attentive during story time. This reduces children's opportunities to engage in literacy in meaningful ways.

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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

 develop children's interest in literacy by reducing distractions during story time to promote their enjoyment of stories.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector viewed the rooms and resources used for childminding.  The inspector observed the childminder interacting with children.  The inspector viewed the enclosed outdoor balcony space accessed by children.  The inspector reviewed documentation, including training certificates, policies, and children's learning files.  The inspector spoke to the childminder about her knowledge of early years education and care.

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who attend. This is good

The childminder is committed to children's learning and development. She carefully plans activities for children taking into account their interests and abilities. Therefore, children make good steady progress, monitored by the childminder to measure their success. Children develop strong communication skills because the childminder engages children in regular conversation. For example, children happily interacted with the childminder about items they explored in a treasure basket. The childminder listens and responds which boosts children's confidence. She provides children with a range of interesting books and children regularly select books to read. However, at times, the childminder does not remove distractions, such as other toys, to maintain children's attention to stories. The childminder prepares children for their next stage in learning as she encourages them to develop strong social skills. For example, she regularly takes children to playgroups so

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who attend. This is good

they can practise taking turns, sharing and interacting with others.

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good

The childminder prioritises children's safety by conducting daily risk assessments to reduce hazards in the environment. For example, she uses floor to ceiling netting to protect children when they play on her balcony. Children develop their physical skills as they explore modelling dough using their hands and tools. The childminder encourages children to take responsibility for their own hygiene habits. Children regularly wash their hands and tidy up after play, which supports their independence and good health. The childminder is caring and attentive towards children. She makes them feel confident because she listens to what they say and responds in a gentle manner. Therefore, children form good relationships with the childminder and are emotionally secure.

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provision is good

The childminder has a good understanding of her responsibility to fulfil the requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage. For example, she regularly attends training to keep up to date with early years policy and practice. As a result, the childminder has developed effective systems to plan and assess children's progress. Self-evaluation is strong because the childminder is committed to raising outcomes for children. She works closely with a local authority advisor to review the quality of her practice. The childminder takes into account the views of parents and children to improve her provision.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY394084 Local authority Southwark Inspection number 844720 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 8 Total number of places 5 Number of children on roll 1

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 17 June 2010

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2009. She lives between the Camberwell and Kennington areas of the London Borough of Southwark. The childminder works all year round and can provide overnight childcare.

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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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