Childminder 107132

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 17 March 2016 24 May 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 experienced and dedicated to meeting the changing needs of children. She actively engages and motivates children to learn and make good progress.  The childminder has a good understanding of safeguarding requirements. She ensures that her assistant also understands the importance of promoting the welfare and safety of children.  The childminder forms secure bonds with children and these help to develop their emotional well-being for them to be confident to initiate and choose their play.  The childminder has put effective systems in place to monitor children's progress and identify gaps in learning. She continually plans challenging activities to help close any gaps in learning.  The childminder is insightful. She evaluates what is working well and what could improve to help develop children's care and learning experiences.  The childminder gives priority to her professional development. She keeps her

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This provision is good

knowledge up to date with current practice to help her improve outcomes for children.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The outdoor play area is not very stimulating and on occasions activities do not cover all areas of learning to support children who learn best outside.  The childminder is not fully effective at providing detailed information to help parents extend their children's learning at home.

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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

 develop the outdoor play area by providing opportunities for children to experience all areas of learning to help children who learn best outside  widen the strategies for involving parents and carers in children's development and learning to strengthen continuity in learning between the childminder and home.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed activities and interactions between the childminder and children throughout the inspection.  The inspector spoke with the childminder at appropriate times throughout the inspection.  The inspector viewed documentation, including children's records, policies and procedures.  The inspector discussed the completed self-evaluation form with the childminder.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder keeps concise records on children and makes risk assessments of her indoor and outdoor learning areas to help children play in safety. She monitors the practice of her assistant to ensure children's needs are fully met. The childminder gains the views of parents and children to evaluate the effectiveness of the provision. She works in partnership with other professionals, such as her local authority and other childminding groups, to share good practice. She puts what she learns into effective use to help improve her teaching and outcomes for children.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder gets to know the children's individual abilities and interests well. She uses information gathered from parents and her observations well to plan for children's next stages in development. She is skilled at planning a broad range of challenging and stimulating activities. The childminder interacts well with children and skilfully joins in with their chosen play to help engage them further. Children develop good imaginative skills. For example, they learn how to use the sand to make a sandcastle. The childminder provides many opportunities for children to develop their manipulative skills. For example, they enjoy making different shapes out of the playdough. Babies also enjoy exploring toys and finding out how things work.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder provides a warm and welcoming learning environment. Children settle well and develop strong relationships with each other. The childminder acts as a good role model and actively supports children in making responsible decisions and taking the necessary steps to deal with their emotions. She uses effective explanations and distractions to help children make the right choices. Children in her care show a growing sense of independence. For example, younger children enjoy selecting their food and feeding themselves. The childminder provides many opportunities to help children adopt healthy lifestyles. For example, she provides nutritious foods and encourages them to explore in her garden. Children also have the opportunity to use different equipment at the playgroups they visit.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children engage well in their learning and they make good progress for their age and stage of development. They develop mathematical concepts during their play; for example, counting and recognising shapes. Children of all ages develop a great love of books and the childminder shares many stories with them. Younger children are developing good communication and language skills. They are able to express their ideas confidently and use language as a powerful tool to communicate their needs.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 107132 Local authority Southwark Inspection number 839471 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 3

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 1996. She lives in Denmark Hill in the London Borough of Southwark. She works with her daughter as her assistant. The childminder provides care from Monday to Friday, 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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