Childminder in Southwark

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 23 May 2016 24 November 2014

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This inspection: Good 2

Previous inspection: Requires Improvement

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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 has improved her teaching skills. For example, she has developed her knowledge on how children learn through play. She now plans challenging and interesting activities to help children make good progress from their starting points.  The childminder has a good knowledge and understanding of child protection procedures and knows how to report any concerns regarding children's welfare. She has an up-to-date understanding of wider safeguarding issues.  The childminder forms secure attachments with children and values their unique ideas. This helps children to build good foundations for future learning.  The childminder works closely with parents and other early years settings children attend. She frequently shares information about children's progress to help support continuity in learning.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Children do not always have access to a wide range of resources for them to build on their imaginative skills and to share everyday experiences.

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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

 increase opportunities for children to use more role play resources in their play to help build on their imaginative skills.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed activities and interactions between the childminder and children throughout the inspection.  The inspector spoke with the childminder at appropriate times throughout the inspection.  The inspector viewed documentation, including children's records, policies and procedures.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The childminder is keen to increase her knowledge to help secure improvements. She uses various training opportunities and support to ensure that her teaching is consistent and meets the individual needs of the children. For example, she now interacts well with the children and makes good use of opportunities arising from children's play to extend their learning. Safeguarding is effective. The childminder thoroughly risk assesses her premises and outings to help keep children safe. She has rigorous policies covering all aspects of care and follows these consistently to help support children's welfare.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder knows children well and is aware of what they can do. She plans activities which are directly linked to children's interests and stage of development. For example, she supports older children to acquire good handwriting skills ready for their next stage of learning. The childminder encourages children to develop a love for books and she shares many stories with them. She provides a wide range of reading materials and these are easily accessible for children to choose what they want to read. The childminder makes effective use of observations and assessments to monitor children's progress and to plan challenging activities to meet their individual learning needs.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder supports children to make responsible decisions and manage their emotions. For example, she has displayed house rules and reminds children of these to help them make the right choices. The childminder forms good emotional attachments with the children, who develop high levels of confidence and self-esteem. Children are happy to leave their parents and choose an activity that engages them. They are provided with healthy foods and enjoy a wide variety of outdoor learning experiences. This helps to support their physical well-being.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress from their starting points and they become independent learners. For example, children can manage their own clothing, such as putting on and taking off their coats. Children develop good early handwriting skills. For example, they can write their names and are beginning to write simple words. Children behave well and they have good manners. They are well prepared for their move on to school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 107377 Local authority Southwark Inspection number 1048573 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 4 - 5 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 1

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 24 November 2014

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2000. She lives in East Dulwich, in the London Borough of Southwark. She provides care from Monday to Friday all year round.

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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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