Childminder EY395603

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 13 May 2016 26 February 2010

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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 works in close partnership with parents. She gathers children's starting points during settling-in sessions. This provides clear information from the child's early days of attending. Parents are encouraged to regularly share their child's achievements when at home, which enables the childminder to give continuous support.  The childminder uses opportunities to help develop children's language skills and extend their vocabulary. For example, during a doctor's role play activity the childminder introduces a first-aid kit. Children learn about the contents and what the items are used for.  Children develop close relationships with the childminder and feel happy and secure in her care. Parents comment about how quickly children settle and feel at ease. They feel confident in the knowledge their child is well cared for.  Regular self-evaluation highlights areas the childminder needs to further develop or

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This provision is good

improve. Parents and children's views are incorporated into targets for improvement.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not always make the best use of training opportunities. She does not focus on ways to enhance her observation and teaching skills.  The childminder does not consistently incorporate children's identified next steps in learning into the experiences and activities she provides to promote their rapid progress and development.

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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

 focus continuous professional development opportunities even more sharply on refining teaching and observational skills  target planning, making better use of the identified next steps for individual children's learning, in order to help them to make the best possible progress.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities indoors and outdoors, and assessed the impact this has on children's learning.  The inspector observed and discussed a planned activity with the childminder.  The inspector spoke with the childminder at appropriate times during the inspection.  The inspector looked at relevant documentation, such as the childminder's self- evaluation, children's learning records and a sample of policies.  The inspector read feedback from parents and talked to children during the inspection and took account of their views and responses.  The inspector checked evidence of the suitability of the childminder and all adults living at the premises.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder has secure knowledge of procedures to follow with any concerns regarding the safety or welfare of a child. The well-qualified childminder consistently provides good quality learning experiences for the children. She shares with parents information about what children are doing and how they can extend and further develop their child's learning at home. The childminder works in partnership with other settings that children attend. They share planning information and details about children's progress on a regular basis. The childminder records children's achievements through her observations and assessments.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The quality of teaching is good. The childminder provides an exciting environment with a range of activities that interest and challenge children. Children learn about the diverse world they live in. For example, they enjoy a range of creative activities, tasting foods from around the world and reading stories and books from the library. Children learn about technology and how to use it. For example, they use a laptop to play various games that target their development of mathematical and language skills. The childminder supports children's keen interest in letter recognition, such as through sounding out written words.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children are provided with opportunities to develop their independence skills. For example, children put their own socks and shoes on ready for outdoor play. The childminder talks to the children about keeping healthy. Children choose from a variety of healthy snacks and meals. Children enjoy the benefits of daily exercise and they visit the local park, farm and museums. The childminder fosters children's understanding about how to keep themselves safe. She assesses what risks a trip may entail, including trips on the bus and tube. The childminder discusses these with the children and they are challenged to think of preventive measures they can take. Children learn about crossing the road safely and understand about not talking to strangers.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children make good progress from their starting points. They develop confidence and key skills ready for their next stage in learning and for moving on to school. Children enthusiastically participate in stories. They learn to recall events from their favourite story and have fun playing the part of their preferred character using small-world toys. This supports children's developing literacy skills. Children become familiar with their new school setting and teacher through their involvement in the daily school drop-off with older children. This contributes towards helping them to be emotionally prepared for school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY395603 Local authority Southwark Inspection number 1040281 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 0 - 10 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 5

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 26 February 2010

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2009 and lives in London. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 6.15pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate qualification at level 3.

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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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