Couldridge, Jacqueline Ann

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 4 November 2015 25 November 2008

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This inspection: Good 2

Effectiveness of the leadership and management Good 2

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This inspection: Good 2

Quality of teaching, learning and assessment Good 2

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This inspection: Good 2

Personal development, behaviour and welfare Good 2

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This provision is good

 The childminder effectively monitors the progress children make in their learning and development. She knows how to plan activities that meet children's individual needs and help them make good progress.  Children benefit from good opportunities to be independent. The childminder builds on their confidence effectively and supports them in learning. Children learn to manage their personal care needs relevant to their age.  Children gain a good knowledge and understanding of diversity, such as through a range of activities, discussions and resources.  The childminder takes time to develop and build on her skills, for example, through ongoing training, research and by attending local childminder's forums. She uses her knowledge well to adapt and strengthen her practice and shows a clear drive for improvement.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not always make best use of opportunities available to strengthen links with other early years settings that children attend to extend children's learning opportunities fully.  The childminder misses opportunities to encourage parents to become further involved in the evaluation process.

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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

 improve processes for sharing information with other early years settings that children attend in order to strengthen existing knowledge of children's abilities  build on opportunities to further explore the views and ideas of parents and children to support the continuous improvement of the setting.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed children engaged in activities and the childminder's interaction with them.  The inspector viewed the areas of the home used for childminding purposes.  The inspector spoke to the childminder and children at appropriate times throughout the inspection.  The inspector viewed a sample of documentation, including the childminder's policies, risk assessments and children's records, planning and assessment files.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The childminder has a good understanding of the procedures to follow to safeguard children. She regularly checks all areas, including the garden, to ensure they are suitable to use. Safeguarding is effective. The childminder monitors the range of activities and experiences she offers. She identifies any gaps in children's learning and obtains additional support if needed. The childminder is reflective and generally reviews what is working well and what needs to improve. She seeks regular opportunities to develop her knowledge and skills further. For example, she has attended training on mathematics for under-fives, including assessments and observations. She uses her knowledge well to benefit the children and plan activities to help them make progress.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder effectively plans the learning environment. For example, children are able to select from a suitable range of available resources independently. The childminder engages well with children. She uses her knowledge from observations to plan challenging activities. She promotes children's mathematical skills effectively. For example, she builds on children's interest in counting as they enjoy playing with number ducks in water. The childminder places a good focus on supporting children's language and communication. She converses with the children at appropriate times, while modelling language and increasing their vocabulary. For example, she sings songs and repeats phrases to help them learn new words. Children gain an awareness of the wider community, including an understanding about similarities and differences in society. For example, they develop their social skills while mixing with other children and adults during outings and group

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder establishes close and respectful relationships with children. She ensures routines are flexible and supports their social, emotional and physical needs well. Children respond positively to her, for example, they ask questions and seek support when necessary. Children learn good manners and develop a positive respect for others. They begin to develop good hygiene skills and learn the importance of fresh air and exercise. Babies gain good independence skills, for example, they learn the basic skills of feeding themselves and how to hold their own bottles. The childminder effectively helps children to socialise, such as while eating their lunch and snack together. She carefully includes all children, including those with allergies and health needs, in every aspect of her setting.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children make good progress in relation to their starting points. Older children prepare well for their move on to school. For example, they learn to recognise the sounds that letters make, and know how to read and write their own name.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY350469 Local authority Southwark Inspection number 828609 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Age range of children 0 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 4

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 25 November 2008

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2007. She lives in the London Borough of Southwark. She operates her service Monday to Friday, from 8am until 6pm, all year round.

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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

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