Childminder in Southwark

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 12 April 2016 21 October 2015

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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

 Children display high levels of confidence and self-esteem. They readily initiate and take part in activities such as role play, drama and craft work. They enjoy their time at the setting. They speak enthusiastically about the friends they have made there and what they enjoy doing most.  Significant progress has been made since the last inspection. All identified weaknesses have been addressed. The childminder and her assistants are committed to the provision of high quality care and learning for all children in their care.  Strong partnerships with parents and other settings children attend ensure that there is consistency of care. The childminder shares information with them that supports children's learning and development.  The childminder provides a well-resourced and welcoming learning environment. Children have daily outdoor play and enjoy freshly prepared meals and snacks. This helps to promote their health and well-being.

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This provision is good

 The childminder is fully aware of the local safeguarding procedures and her role in protecting children from abuse and harm. Potential risks within the home and garden are assessed and action taken to minimise them.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 On some occasions adults do not engage children in meaningful dialogue as they play and take part in activities.  Assessment arrangements are newly-implemented and not yet fully embedded.

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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

 support children's communication and language skills even more effectively by engaging them in discussion and conversation as they play  continue to develop and embed the systems used for assessing children's progress.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching during daily routines and activities.  The inspector looked at a range of documentation, including policies, staffing records and safeguarding procedures.  The inspector looked at children's learning and development records.  The inspector discussed self-evaluation and how the views of parents and children are included to drive improvement.  The inspector completed a joint observation with the childminder.  The inspector spoke to children and to assistants who were present on the day.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder undertakes regular risk assessments to identify and minimise hazards to children. She has a clear awareness of the procedures to follow if she has concerns about children's welfare. The childminder places a strong focus on the professional development of both herself and her assistants. She is committed to promoting good-quality provision for children. She evaluates and reviews her service effectively, with input from parents, children and her local authority early years team. The childminder has good links with local primary schools and pre-schools. She fully understands the importance of sharing relevant information to help complement children's learning.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder identifies children's starting points with parents when they first attend so that she can plan and meet their needs from the very beginning. Adults are developing their confidence in using the recently improved systems to observe and assess children. This is beginning to help the childminder to monitor children's progress more precisely. Adults pay close attention to children's changing interests. They use this information to effectively plan a wide range of activities that engage children's interests and meets their individual learning needs. Children participate in enjoyable creative activities, such as cooking, making greeting cards and designing and making bags. They are pleased with their achievements and proudly display and talk about their work. The childminder helps children to learn about and appreciate the multicultural society they live in. They learn to value and respect themselves and others.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children are extremely happy and settled. They access resources independently and are confident to express their opinions and seek help if necessary. The childminder is a very positive role model. She explains her expectations for positive behaviour and offers children frequent praise and encouragement. Children benefit from healthy food and drinks. They enjoy snacks of fresh fruits and help to harvest and eat pears and strawberries from the garden when in season. Daily outdoor activities in the back garden and at local parks provide children with good opportunities for physical play and exercise.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children enjoy a variety of activities and make good progress in their learning. They eagerly explore and examine new things. For example, when playing in the garden they gaze in wonder at the discovery of a spider's web and concentrate intently as they watch snails emerge from their shells. However, adults do not always make the most of these learning opportunities by engaging children in discussions about what they see in order to extend their learning even further. They develop their mathematical skills as they build a tower, counting the wooden blocks and squeal in delight as they take turns to knock the tower down. Children develop independence and good skills in preparation for the move on to nursery or school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY221043 Local authority Southwark Inspection number 1037328 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 8 Total number of places 12 Number of children on roll 11

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 21 October 2015

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2003. She lives in Nunhead, in the London Borough of Southwark. The childminder employs four assistants, of whom no more than two work with her at any one time. She provides care for children Monday to Friday from 8am to 6pm, all year around.

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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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