Childminder in Southwark

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 11 April 2016 9 March 2012

p.1

This inspection: Good 2

Effectiveness of the leadership and management Good 2

p.1

This inspection: Good 2

Quality of teaching, learning and assessment Good 2

p.1

This inspection: Good 2

Personal development, behaviour and welfare Good 2

p.1

This provision is good

 The childminder displays a good understanding of how children learn. She provides a range of opportunities to support their interests and skills. This has a positive impact on the progress children make.  The childminder plans daily outings in the local area. Children enjoy learning about the world around them through first-hand experiences.  The childminder's home is welcoming and well organised. She has created a caring and supportive environment where children are respected. They show they are confident to try new things and are happy in their play.  The childminder evaluates her provision effectively. She shows she is committed to continuous improvement and to promoting good outcomes for the children in her care. She seeks children's and parent's views, and takes account of these in her future planning.  Children's behaviour is good; they develop a good sense of belonging and form strong attachments with the childminder and other children.

p.1

It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not always make the most of opportunities to help children make their own choices and do things for themselves and to develop their independence.  Parents are not consistently encouraged to provide more information about what their children achieve and enjoy at home.

p.1

What the setting needs to do to improve further

To further improve the quality of the early years provision the provider should:

p.2

What the setting needs to do to improve further

 make the most of opportunities for children make their own choices in their play and to do things for themselves, to develop their growing independence  encourage parents to share information about their children's achievements and development at home.

p.2

Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the children playing and the childminder engaging with them.  The inspector spoke with the childminder and children during the inspection.  The inspector sampled policies and procedures, children's records and other documentation.  The inspector reviewed the childminder's improvement plans and self-evaluation, and discussed these documents with her.

p.2

Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder is aware of what she would do if she ever has concerns about a child in her care. She checks the environment, toys and equipment for any hazards and ensures these are minimised. All required policies and procedures are in place and implemented to support her good practice. Parents are complimentary about the service the childminder provides for their children and them. She has also established good links with local schools and nurseries, helping support children's ongoing learning and development and the next stage in their lives. She uses self-evaluation effectively to improve her practice.

p.3

Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder undertakes regular observations and assessments of children's progress. She uses any next steps she identifies to help her plan relevant and challenging activities. For example, children show how much they enjoy exploring the texture of sand. They are fully engaged and recognise the changes when water is added to the sand and they can mould shapes. The childminder promotes speaking and listening skills well, expecting even the younger children to watch and listen as she explains things to them. They have interesting and valuable conversations as they play. The childminder has a good understanding of child development and is able to plan support for children who might not be achieving as well as expected. The childminder ensures children have daily opportunities to play outside, by visiting local parks. Children are making good progress in their learning and are developing key skills in preparation for nursery or school.

p.3

Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder supports children's health well, with good hygiene procedures in place, which are followed by even the youngest children. Their good health is supported as the childminder provides snacks of fruit, vegetables and crackers, and water to drink. Children respond well to the calm and positive role model provided by the childminder. She frequently praises children's efforts and achievements; this helps raise their confidence and self-esteem. Children benefit from the opportunities to mix with others and build friendships.

p.3

Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress in their learning and development because the quality of teaching is good. Children are motivated learners and readily join in with activities provided. Children clearly enjoy the time they spend with the childminder and behave well. They gain an understanding and respect for each other's differences.

p.3

Setting details

Unique reference number EY347546 Local authority Southwark Inspection number 812990 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 5 Number of children on roll 2

p.4

Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 9 March 2012

p.4

Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2007. She lives in Peckham, in the London Borough of Southwark. The childminder operates her service from Monday to Friday, all day, for most of the year, with the exception of bank holidays and family holidays.

p.4

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.

p.4

Telephone number

procedures set out in the guidance ‘Complaints procedure: raising concerns and making complaints about Ofsted’, which is available from Ofsted’s website: www.gov.uk/government/organisations/ofsted. If you would like Ofsted to send you a copy of the guidance, please telephone 0300 123 4234, or email enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk. achieve excellence in the care of children and young people, and in education and skills for learners of all ages. It regulates and inspects childcare and children's social care, and inspects the Children and Family Court Advisory Support Service (Cafcass), schools, colleges, initial teacher training, work-based learning and skills training, adult and community learning, and education and training in prisons and other secure establishments. It assesses council children’s services, and inspects services for looked after children, safeguarding and child protection.

p.4

Telephone number

If you would like a copy of this document in a different format, such as large print or Braille, please telephone 0300 123 4234, or email enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk. You may reuse this information (not including logos) free of charge in any format or medium, under the terms of the Open Government Licence. To view this licence, visit www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/, write to the Information Policy Team, The National Archives, Kew, London TW9 4DU, or email: psi@nationalarchives.gsi.gov.uk .

p.5

Telephone number

Interested in our work? You can subscribe to our website for news, information and updates at www.ofsted.gov.uk/user.

p.5

Telephone number

T: 0300 123 4234 Textphone: 0161 618 8524 E: enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk W: www.gov.uk/government/organisations/ofsted

p.5