Childminder 107250

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 10 May 2016 1 February 2012

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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 are very happy and settle well in the welcoming home. They form a strong bond with the childminder and respond positively to her calm and reassuring manner.  The childminder provides good support for children's language development and communication skills. Children babble excitedly and learn new words as they play.  The childminder demonstrates a commitment to professional development to improve outcomes for children. For example, she attends training to help her meet the needs of individuals and groups of children more effectively.  Children benefit from a wide range of play opportunities that closely reflect their individual interests and learning needs. This helps them all to make good progress.  The childminder places a strong emphasis on safety and has a good understanding of safeguarding procedures to help ensure appropriate action is taken if she has any concerns.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder's procedures for tracking children's progress are not fully established to help her monitor every aspect of children's learning as closely as possible, in order to identify promptly when children may need additional support.  The childminder sometimes misses opportunities to help children to extend their understanding of their place in their own families and what makes them unique.

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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

 extend monitoring systems to help track children's progress even more accurately  further increase opportunities for children to learn about their place in their own family.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed activities in the childminder's home.  The inspector spoke to the childminder and children at appropriate times during the inspection.  The inspector looked at children's records, planning documentation and a sample of other documentation, including policies and procedures.  The inspector took account of the childminder's self-evaluation and written feedback from parents.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The childminder constantly makes improvements in her practice to improve outcomes for children. For example, she meets regularly with other childcare providers to share good practice, attends training and researches and implements new ideas. Safeguarding is effective. The childminder is confident in identifying signs that may mean a child is at risk and knows the procedures to follow with any concerns. The childminder makes frequent observations of children, helping her to monitor their development and plan for their next steps. Good partnership working helps to promote consistency. For example, a daily diary used by the childminder and parents helps to ensure effective information sharing.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

Children are keen and ready to learn. The childminder is always close by and extends their learning through her timely interactions. For example, as children explore jelly, she encourages them to use all their senses and talks about how it smells, feels and tastes. Children babble excitedly, conversing with the childminder as they play. They show a keen interest in books and know how to use them. For example, younger children select board books, showing an interest in the textures and pictures on each page. The childminder provides a good range of toys that challenge children to think and solve problems. For example, they persevere as they try to find the correct hole in the shape sorter. The childminder claps and offers children lots of praise, making them feel very proud of their success and encouraging them to try again.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children develop strong relationships. The childminder acts as a good role model, helping children to learn to be polite and behave well. The childminder provides a good range of toys and activities that help children to respect and value diversity. Children's physical development is supported well. For example, younger children gain strength in their lower bodies as some activities are provided on low-level tables, encouraging them to stand for longer periods. Children benefit from the healthy meals the childminder provides. She works closely with families to ensure she respects any individual dietary or medical needs. Children feel safe and secure. The childminder carries out home visits before children start, to help her get to know them well. She encourages parents to bring in familiar items from home which she can use to reassure children if needed.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children develop skills that prepare them well for the next stage in their learning. They are increasingly independent, for example in using their hands and spoons to feed themselves at mealtimes. They are very confident and keen to explore new activities and resources, extending existing skills and gaining new ones as they do so.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 107250 Local authority Southwark Inspection number 839479 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 1

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 1 February 2012

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 1993. She lives in East Dulwich, South East London. The childminder provides care for children on weekdays throughout the year from 8am to 5.30pm.

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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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