Childminder EY419418

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 26 February 2016 1 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 Good 2

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This provision is good

 Children benefit from warm, caring relationships with the childminder and they are happy and comfortable in her home. The childminder sensitively and promptly meets children's emotional and physical care needs.  The well-qualified childminder has a good knowledge of how children learn. She consistently provides good quality teaching and interaction to meet children's needs and help them to make good progress.  Children's behaviour is good and the childminder is a positive role model. For example, she effectively praises children's achievements and teaches them about turn taking and helping each other.  The childminder actively follows children's interests to encourage their development. For example, she makes learning experiences enjoyable for the children.  The childminder is consistent in her commitment to her own personal development. She regularly updates her knowledge, for example, with training and research. She

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This provision is good

uses her learning to improve her practices and the outcomes for children.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Children do not have consistent learning opportunities to increase their understanding that print carries meaning.  The childminder's process for monitoring children's progress over time is not always precise enough to be certain that any small development gaps are swiftly identified and addressed.

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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

 continue to develop children's opportunities to increase their understanding that print carries meaning  build on the already good monitoring and assessment systems to show more precisely how well children progress over time and ensure any development gaps are swiftly addressed.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the childminder engaging with children in a range of activities.  The inspector held discussions with the childminder and engaged with children at appropriate times during the inspection.  The inspector looked at documentation, including a selection of policies and procedures, and children's records.  The inspector observed children playing independently.  The inspector checked safeguarding information and the premises.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The childminder's partnership with parents is effective. The ongoing two-way communication results in successful information sharing. Parents confirm that they are very happy with the childminder's service and appreciate her patience and flexibility. Safeguarding is effective. The childminder regularly updates her understanding of the safeguarding procedures. She understands how to follow the local child protection procedures if she is concerned about children's safety or welfare. The childminder makes regular risk assessments, both within the setting and outdoors, to reduce hazards and keep children safe. Overall, the childminder tracks and reviews children's development well to ensure they make continual progress.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder provides a very welcoming learning environment. She provides a good range of activities and resources. Children develop their small muscles, for example, as they learn to use scissors, fine paintbrushes and other tools. The childminder teaches children to value people's differences in society, for example, when they celebrate different festivals. Parents state that they are very pleased with their children's development; for example, stating that 'Days with the childminder have definitely enriched my child's experience of life'. Children gain skills they need for the next stage in their learning or for the move on to school.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder spends time playing and interacting alongside the children, promoting their learning well. She supports children's awareness of healthy eating choices with home-cooked nutritious meals and snacks. The childminder encourages good behaviour and kindness to others. Children have good self-esteem and demonstrate positive attitudes to one another as they amicably share resources. The childminder sensitively supports children to achieve and grow in confidence. She teaches them about safety as opportunities arise. Children show that they feel confident and safe in the care of the childminder. They have fun, share jokes and laughter with the childminder. The childminder meets the physical and emotional needs of children very well.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress from their individual starting points. They are eager to learn and to take part in the activities. For example, they extend their physical skills as they use large climbing equipment and ride scooters in the park. Children gain skills they need for the next stage in their learning or for the move on to school. They learn about early technology skills, for example, as they competently operate toys that light up. Children work at the typical levels for their age.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY419418 Local authority Southwark Inspection number 832569 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 2 - 3 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 2

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2010. She lives in the London Borough of Southwark. The childminder works all day from Monday to Friday, and occasionally at weekends and overnight, throughout the year. She holds a postgraduate certificate in early childhood studies.

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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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