Childminder 107192

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 16 February 2016 9 June 2011

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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 Outstanding 1

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This provision is good

 The childminder shows a gentle and caring approach towards the children and she meets their needs extremely well. This helps children to form very secure attachments with her and feel safe.  The childminder manages her setting well. She makes good use of her experience and partnerships with others to promote children's learning and development. This contributes to positive outcomes for children.  The childminder works closely with parents. She gathers good information from them when children start and she continually keeps parents informed about their children's learning, enabling them to continue this at home.  The childminder creates a fun, positive environment where children grow in self-esteem and confidence. They are very well-mannered and benefit from consistent boundaries and appropriate praise. They behave very well.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not always provide a wide range of sensory play resources to help children to explore and challenge their ideas.

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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 children with more opportunities to explore and experiment with sensory play to develop their ideas.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities and assessed the impact this has on children's learning.  The inspector and childminder completed an evaluation of an activity.  The inspector sought and took account of the views of parents.  The inspector sampled a range of documentation relating to safeguarding, children's progress and well-being, and the childminder's suitability.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder prioritises children's safety and welfare and keeps her safeguarding training up to date. The childminder is driven to improve and she is reflective about her practice. She self-evaluates, incorporating the views of parents and others. Parents' feedback shows that they are most satisfied and happy with how much their children benefit from being in the childminder's care. The childminder is skilled in supporting children's next steps in learning, including preparing them for school. She tracks children's progress and knows how to support them if they have gaps in their learning, including linking with other professionals as needed.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder provides exciting and interesting activities to support children's learning. She is skilled in engaging children in purposeful play. She plays alongside children and helps their thinking and problem-solving skills, using appropriate questions. For example, children discover how sand absorbs water and how they can mould shapes when sand is damp. The childminder supports children's growing vocabulary and introduces sounds that appeal to children, for example, from cars and trains. The childminder also repeats words that challenge children's thinking, such as 'small', 'heavy' and 'light'. The childminder listens attentively and waits for children to respond, showing that she values what they have to say. For example, the childminder organises music and songs at children's request.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are outstanding

The childminder is highly perceptive and establishes children's care needs, interests and routines from the start. Children thrive in this highly stimulating, very welcoming and relaxed environment. They remain constantly interested and extremely motivated in their play. The childminder places very strong emphasis on developing children's personal and emotional development. For example, she ensures children go on exciting outings to fully develop their knowledge about their community. Children have access to excellent activities and resources that help them learn about safety. The childminder offers very clear and simple explanations that children easily remember and follow.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress in their learning. They enjoy playing, learning and developing key skills needed for their next stages in learning. They learn the importance of being healthy, develop confidence in managing their own personal care needs and gain good independence skills. For example, children take pride in ensuring their hands are clean before eating.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 107192 Local authority Southwark Inspection number 839475 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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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 1996. She lives in West Dulwich, in the London Borough of Southwark. She operates her service all year round, offering flexible hours from Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays.

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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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