Childminder in Southwark

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 28 August 2015 Not applicable

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This inspection: Good 2

Previous inspection: Not applicable 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 uses information from observations and assessments effectively to plan for children's next learning steps. Therefore, they make good progress.  Children settle well. This is because the childminder finds out about their starting points from parents to meet their individual needs and interests.  The childminder makes good use of local parks and playgroups. As a result, children benefit from physical exercise and develop social skills that are important for their future learning.  Children learn to keep themselves safe in an emergency because the childminder practices regular evacuation procedures with them.  Parents comment they are very happy with the service the childminder provides. There is a regular exchange of information to provide a consistent approach to children's learning and care.  The childminder has a good understanding of her safeguarding responsibilities. She knows the signs and symptoms that cause concerns about a child's welfare and the

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This provision is good

appropriate procedures to follow. This helps keep children safe from harm.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not always offer children natural resources to explore and investigate to promote their understanding of the world.  Children have fewer opportunities to extend their role play ideas and imagination with supporting resources.

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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

 provide opportunities for children to experience and explore natural resources  strengthen opportunities for children to extend their role play ideas and imagination.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector spoke to the childminder and children.  The inspector toured all parts of the premises used for childminding.  The inspector observed children engaged in activities.  The inspector viewed a range of documentation including suitability checks and policies and procedures.  The inspector took into account the written views of parents.

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who attend. This is good

The childminder has a good understanding of the learning and development requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage. She knows her children well and provides activities to suit their interests and stages of development. For example, children enjoy visiting a local farm, so the childminder provides activities that involve farm animals to motivate and challenge them in their learning. The childminder uses songs to introduce a change in activity or routine and children eagerly join in. She reads stories with supporting resources and pauses at appropriate times for children to join in. This positively helps build their communication and language skills. Children cut out shapes with dough and count each piece with the childminder. This supports their fine motor skills and early mathematical development well.

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good

The childminder has a wide range of accessible resources so that children are able to make their own choices and lead their own play. Children form good emotional bonds with the childminder. Therefore, they are happy and confident to explore their surroundings. The childminder provides positive praise and encouragement to build children's self- esteem and emotional well-being. Children learn about healthy lifestyles as the childminder provides them with nutritious options at snack time. The childminder supports children to manage their own personal needs and hygiene. Consequently, they learn to keep themselves healthy and this prepares them well for their move to nursery or school. The childminder uses positive management methods with clear guidance for children so their behaviour is good.

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provision is good

The childminder attends regular training to update her knowledge and build on her good childcare skills. She evaluates her practice effectively and sets targets for improvement. For example, she plans to enrol on a relevant childcare qualification. The childminder uses the views of parents, children and other professionals to help make improvements to the service she provides. This supports better outcomes for children. The childminder has good systems in place to monitor children's progress. She provides a written summary between the age of two and three years and shares this with parents. This helps identify any potential gaps in development early, to put appropriate support in place if needed. The childminder completes thorough risk assessments of all areas of the environment to minimise any hazards to children's safety. The childminder forms effective links with other settings that children attend to provide continuity in their learning.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY448235 Local authority Southwark Inspection number 902025 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 5 Total number of places 3 Number of children on roll 3

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2012 and lives in the London Borough of Southwark. She offers all day care, Monday to Friday, for most of the year. The childminder receives government funding for free early education for children aged two, three and four years.

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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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