Childminder EY231592

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 3 March 2016 9 March 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

 The childminder works effectively in partnership with parents and encourages them to be involved in their children's learning and development.  The childminder interacts well with the children. She provides stimulating activities for them to explore and learn new skills. Children make good progress from their starting points, in preparation for the next stage in their learning.  The childminder extends children's speaking and listening skills well. For example, young children confidently communicate their needs and have a good understanding of following instructions.  Children are well behaved. The childminder is a good role model; she has a caring approach towards the children and praises their efforts and good behaviour.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not always focus sharply on implementing her plans for professional development, to strengthen further her already good knowledge, to improve children's learning experiences.  The childminder misses some opportunities to increase children's awareness of healthy practices, for example, washing hands after messy play.

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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 implement plans to strengthen further professional knowledge, promptly targeting identified areas, in order to improve outcomes for children  use all opportunities throughout the daily routine to remind children of the importance of following good hygiene practices.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector sampled a range of documentation, including the childminder's training certificates, insurance policy, records of attendance, risk assessments and safeguarding policy.  The inspector held discussions with the childminder about her daily learning and care practices.  The inspector completed a joint observation with the childminder.  The inspector looked at the spaces used for childminding.  The inspector observed the quality of care and teaching, and sampled children's records.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder knows how to recognise when children are at risk and what to do to protect them. The childminder generally implements a good range of policies and procedures to promote children's health and safety. For example, she assesses risks to identify and reduce all possible hazards in her home and on outings. The childminder works closely with parents and they exchange regular information about children's care and learning. The childminder effectively monitors children's progress and evaluates her teaching practice well. She uses assessments effectively to help her plan activities to extend children's development, which she shares with parents so that they can extend learning at home.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder observes, plans and assesses children's learning and development well. She encourages children to make decisions and choices, which helps to build their confidence to follow their own ideas. For example, children can access resources easily, such as train tracks, to extend their play. The childminder holds children's interest well and effectively encourages their language development. For example, while the children explore during a painting activity, the childminder adapts her use of language and questioning skills to suit their individual ages and stages of development. The childminder encourages young children's speaking skills well, such as by repeating the words they are beginning to say. She makes good use of opportunities to promote children's mathematical development. For example, she encourages children to count objects and recognise colours during play.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children form close attachments with the childminder. They show a sense of belonging and move around freely to explore the selection of resources available. The childminder is sensitive to children's preferences, such as playing by themselves at times, but remains close by to offer support. Children excel in their personal development. For example, they learn about their own likes and dislikes and they confidently choose their preferred choice of play. Children listen well and show respect to the childminder and one another. For example, they kindly address the childminder using her name and use positive words, such as 'please' and 'thank you'. Children have access to daily fresh air and regular outdoor play. There is space for children to sleep and rest between play.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress in preparation for school. For example, they show good levels of independence during play. Children confidently express their needs, such as by using short simple sentences and body language, and maintain good friendships with others.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY231592 Local authority Southwark Inspection number 837092 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 2 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 2

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 9 March 2011

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2003. She lives in Nunhead, in the London Borough of Southwark. The childminder operates each weekday, 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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Telephone number

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