Childminder 107265

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 7 March 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 Good 2

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This provision is good

 The childminder is well qualified. She has a secure understanding of how children learn and what they need to know next. The childminder plans interesting and challenging activities, which motivate active learning.  The childminder skilfully supports children's communication and language skills. Children become confident in using words to express their thoughts and ideas.  The childminder and her assistant build meaningful relationships with children. They listen carefully and are responsive to their cues. Children are very polite and show high levels of self-esteem and good behaviour.  The childminder builds excellent relationships with parents to help her in creating consistency for children. Parents are well informed about their children's learning and how to complement this at home. Parents' feedback demonstrates their complete satisfaction with the service the childminder provides.  The childminder regularly reviews her practice, taking ideas from parents and other

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This provision is good

professionals. She reflects on children's interests, learning styles and needs, and uses these successfully to make improvements to her provision.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder has not fully considered development opportunities for her assistant.  The organisation of toys and activities do not always provide children with easy access to resources to help them to develop their writing skills.

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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

 focus more precisely on a programme of development for the assistant to promote highly skilled practice to achieve excellent outcomes for children in all areas of their development  provide children with easier access to resources that promote their early writing skills.

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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 completed a joint observation with the childminder.  The inspector looked at relevant documentation and evidence of the suitability of the childminder and her assistant.  The inspector considered the views of parents and children.  The inspector and the childminder discussed her self-evaluation.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The childminder is committed to her professional development. She holds an appropriate early years qualification and takes every opportunity to participate in additional courses that help her to improve outcomes for children. For example, the childminder uses her recent training on how to use everyday objects to further stimulate the play of babies and children, providing them with more diverse play experiences. Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has a very good understanding of the indicators of abuse. She has undertaken recent safeguarding training and her written procedure is shared with her assistant to enable them both to take appropriate action to keep children safe.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

Children are confident and happy in a homely, inviting setting. The childminder and her assistant know the children very well and support their care and learning effectively. The childminder completes accurate assessments of children's learning and development and uses these to plan activities that present them with suitable challenges. For example, the children enjoy learning to knead dough, and the childminder engages children in activities, such as singing during stories, washing their hands and tidying up. The childminder uses the excellent facilities of the outdoor environment to extend children's enjoyment of outdoor play and broaden their experiences. For example, they meet other children at groups. They learn how to select books during library visits, which promotes their interest in early reading.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children have a warm, trusting relationship with the childminder and her assistant. They feel secure enough to try new challenges, and become confident and fully involved in their play and learning. Very young children are given very good support to develop their self- care skills and they are encouraged to feed themselves. The childminder prepares all meals and ensures the children eat healthily. She offers them opportunities, such as shopping for fruit, to help their understanding and enjoyment.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children make good progress. They are learning a wide array of skills that successfully prepare them for school. Children are able to think about size, weight and shape, and their vocabulary is extended through the childminder's positive interaction. The children learn how to play and interact confidently with other children. They learn to be kind, to respect the views and ideas of others, and how to keep themselves safe. They develop a healthy approach to eating and exercise.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 107265 Local authority Southwark Inspection number 839480 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 4

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 1996. She lives in West Dulwich, in the London Borough of Southwark. The childminder operates her service from 7am to 6pm each weekday throughout the year, apart from bank holidays. The childminder also provides occasional overnight care. The childminder holds a level 3 qualification in childcare and has an assistant.

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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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