Childminder EY407052

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 23 May 2016 5 October 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 shows a commitment to her professional development. She has established links with the local authority and works closely with other childminders to discuss best practice and to share ideas and suggestions.  Children's personal, social and emotional development are well promoted. The childminder makes good use of community activities, enabling children to interact and mix with others.  Interactions between the childminder and children are good. The childminder asks effective questions, models language and encourages children to respond, helping support their communication and language skills.  The childminder encourages children to follow good hygiene practices, provides them with nutritious meals and snacks, and ensures they have daily opportunities for fresh air and physical exercise. This contributes to children's understanding of healthy lifestyles.  Children are happy and content in the childminder's care. She creates a friendly, fun

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This provision is good

and relaxed environment, and effectively supports children's well-being.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not always plan precisely for children's next steps in learning, in order to promote more rapid progress.  The childminder does not fully obtain as much detailed information as she can from parents about their children's abilities and achievements when they first start.

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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

 maximise the use of observations and assessments so that planning for children's next steps in learning is more sharply focused  gather more detailed information from parents about their children's capabilities on entry to the setting.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector viewed all areas accessed by children.  The inspector observed play and learning opportunities for children.  The inspector carried out a joint observation with the childminder.  The inspector spoke with the childminder and children at appropriate times throughout the inspection.  The inspector looked at and discussed a range of records, policies and procedures with the childminder, including evidence of qualifications and the suitability of all adults in the household.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder has a good understanding of child protection procedures and is fully aware of possible signs and symptoms of abuse. In addition, she knows who to contact if she has any safeguarding concerns about children in her care. The childminder completes risk assessment checklists for the indoor and outdoor environment to ensure they are safe and secure. She also continually carries out visual checks on the premises to identify and eliminate any potential hazards to children. The childminder keeps herself well informed of early years practice. She reads relevant guidance documents and accesses websites to refresh and update her skills and knowledge. She understands the benefits of self-evaluation and identifies her strengths and areas for future development.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The quality of teaching is good. The childminder regularly observes and assesses children to ensure they are making good progress in their learning and development. She uses effective tracking systems to highlight children's ongoing progress. This enables her to quickly identify and address any gaps in children's learning and development. The childminder fully understands her responsibility to complete the progress check for children between the ages of two and three years. She ensures parents are kept well informed about their children's achievements and activities, providing them with verbal and written feedback on a daily basis which enables them to continue their children's learning at home. The childminder effectively promotes children's mathematical development throughout their learning experiences. Children learn about size and quantities as the childminder supports them to use kitchen equipment to make their own

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

orange juice. In addition, they talk about colours and numbers during mark-making activities and small-world play. The childminder encourages children to develop their thinking skills as they participate in a marble game. Children show high levels of concentration and are actively motivated.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder has developed positive relationships with children. She is caring and sensitive to their individual requirements. Clear settling-in procedures are in place to enable children and parents to feel comfortable from the outset. The childminder also understands the importance of preparing children for their future move on to school. Children have a good understanding of how to keep themselves safe. The childminder provides them with clear guidance and reinforces boundaries and expectations. She effectively manages children's behaviour and uses consistent praise and encouragement. This helps children to feel valued and appreciated.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children make good progress and acquire a wide range of skills needed for the next stage in their learning. They are confident and independent in their surroundings. Children gain a good understanding of the world as they learn about how things work and are supported by the childminder to develop their problem-solving skills.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY407052 Local authority Southwark Inspection number 1040288 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 registered person

Date of previous inspection 5 October 2010

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2010 and lives in Southwark, London. The childminder operates all year round from 7.30am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and 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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