Childminder in Southwark

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 1 September 2015 Not applicable

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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 has a good knowledge of the changes in legislation and the legal requirements, which enables her to effectively support children's welfare and safety.  The childminder understands how children learn and provides a good range of activities and experiences for them to enjoy. Consequently, children are motivated to learn and make good progress in relation to their starting points.  Children have good relationships with the childminder who takes time to find out about their individual needs, family backgrounds and cultures. This helps children to feel emotionally secure, confident and develop a good understanding of the wider world.  The childminder works closely with parents and other professionals. She shares information about children's progress with them to ensure continuity of care.  The childminder carries out regular risk assessments and evacuation practices so that children remain safe and learn what to do in an emergency.

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This provision is good

 The childminder involves children and parents in the evaluation of her practice in order to identify strengths and weaknesses. This helps to promote good outcomes for children and families.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Children are not always able to fully explore a wide range of materials to develop their creativity.  The childminder does not always make the most of play opportunities to further develop children's mathematical knowledge.

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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

 increase the range of mathematical resources to further develop children's understanding of shape and measure  develop more opportunities for children to explore a wider range of materials to extend their creative development.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the childminder interacting with the children.  The inspector talked to the childminder about her knowledge of safeguarding and child development.  The inspector looked at written feedback from parents.  The inspector looked at a sample of policies, procedures and children's development folders.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The childminder has a good understanding of the importance of attending regular training to extend her knowledge, practice and promote good outcomes for children. She has completed many training courses since her registration and is motivated and enthusiastic. She carries out her own research and shares examples of good practice with other childminders. This helps her to continually raise her practice and provide interesting and challenging experiences for children. The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder understands the procedures to follow should she have any concerns regarding children's welfare.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The quality of teaching is good. The childminder engages with children during play and uses clear instructions and explanations to help extend their learning further. She encourages children to talk about the stories and books they enjoy which promotes their language development well. Children enjoy exploring paint, dough and building with bricks. This helps to support children's physical and imaginative development. The childminder has a good understanding of how to develop children's awareness of themselves and the local community. She takes children to children's groups and to the park, which broadens their knowledge of the world around them. The childminder carries out regular observations and assessments in order to plan for children's next steps in their learning.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder has good relationships with the children. She works with the parents to settle children into her care gradually. This helps children to develop a good sense of belonging which supports their self-esteem and confidence. Therefore, they are comfortable to talk to her or seek reassurance and a cuddle. The childminder helps children to learn to manage their own behaviour through positive praise and gentle reminders. This helps children to learn to share, take turns and respect each other. Children learn about good hygiene. The childminder encourages them to make healthy snack choices. She helps them to learn how to manage their own personal hygiene needs, which supports their independence.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are ready for the next stage in their learning and their move to school because the childminder monitors their progress to identify any gaps in their learning. She works with professionals where necessary to provide additional support for children to meet their specific learning needs. As a result, all children make good progress in relation to their starting points and are ready for their move to school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY438772 Local authority Southwark Inspection number 889448 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 0 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 1

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2011. She lives in the Walworth area in the London Borough of Southwark. The childminder is available to work every day from 8am to 6pm.

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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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Telephone number

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