Childminder in Southwark

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 2 February 2016 11 December 2009

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This inspection: Outstanding 1

Effectiveness of the leadership and management Outstanding 1

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This inspection: Outstanding 1

Quality of teaching, learning and assessment Outstanding 1

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This inspection: Outstanding 1

Personal development, behaviour and welfare Outstanding 1

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This provision is outstanding

 The childminder has extensive knowledge of how children learn and develop. She skilfully promotes and extends children's play, and encourages them to use their imagination through an excellent variety of learning experiences.  Vigorous observation and assessment systems provide the childminder with an exceptional knowledge of the next steps children need to develop in their learning. Children make excellent progress in all aspects of their development.  Children are developing excellent skills for the future. For example, they learn to solve problems and use their mathematical skills by counting as they play.  The childminder provides an exceptional range of high-quality toys and resources, both inside and outdoors, which reflect children's interests. All children make independent choices and decisions.  The childminder is an excellent role model, who encourages children's extremely positive behaviour and offers them consistent amounts of praise and encouragement.

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This provision is outstanding

Children develop high levels of self-esteem and have a strong desire to behave well.  The childminder constantly monitors her provision extremely effectively using reflective self-evaluation. She regularly consults with parents and children to fully involve in them in decision-making.

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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

 implement the excellent plans to refine teaching skills and knowledge even further to continue to provide the best possible outcomes for children.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed activities in the children's playroom, including a joint observation with the childminder.  The inspector spoke to parents on the day, and took account of their views.  The inspector looked at children's records, planning, evidence of suitability, the childminder's self-evaluation and a range of other documentation.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is outstanding

The childminder has a highly professional approach to her role. Her constant drive to improve and gather new ideas helps ensure that her practice continues to promote the very best outcomes for children. For example, she regularly visits other settings to observe other high-quality childcare provision and works alongside other professionals to update her knowledge. Excellent, detailed self-evaluation inspires the childminder to have specific targets for improvement. For instance, she plans to expand her excellent awareness of particular medical needs and refine her teaching skills even further. Safeguarding is effective. The childminder is extremely clear about the procedure to follow in the event of any child protection concerns. She has highly detailed risk assessments and comprehensive emergency evacuation plans.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is outstanding

The childminder has expert knowledge gained from a wide variety of training courses. The organisation of the excellent environment provides children with a wealth of experiences that meet their individual needs and inspire their learning. The childminder is very enthusiastic in her approach and interacts extremely well with children. For example, babies show fascination and wonder in the 'sensory tent', as she sensitively encourages them to explore the different textures and skilfully introduces new words. The childminder uses every opportunity to develop babies' and children's language and communication. For example, she talks to babies, describes what is happening around them and encourages them to babble or use gestures to respond.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are outstanding

The childminder is extremely caring and provides care of the highest quality for all children. Parents are exceptionally pleased, describing the childminder's unique enthusiasm as 'irreplaceable'. The childminder encourages an exceptional exchange of information and nurtures exceptionally good partnerships with parents and other early years professionals. She is extremely effective as she significantly promotes children's good health well. Children learn to have a highly positive attitude towards having a healthy lifestyle. For example, they enthusiastically take part in regular cooking activities, learning about nutritious foods as they become confident to try new tastes.

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Outcomes for children are outstanding

All children make outstanding progress from their starting points, and are extremely well prepared for the next stage in their learning.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY301588 Local authority Southwark Inspection number 1016658 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 5 Total number of places 5 Number of children on roll 3

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 11 December 2009

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2005 and lives in the London Borough of Southwark. She operates her service all year round from 8am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for 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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Telephone number

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