Home Childcarer in Southwark

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 23 May 2016 Not applicable

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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 celebrates children's individuality and knows that children learn in different ways. She plans for children's individual learning styles and supports all children to make good progress in their learning and development.  The childminder knows each child and their families well. She knows their backgrounds and supports families, sharing information and offering advice regularly to support children's individual needs.  Children thoroughly enjoy books. They cuddle with the childminder as they listen and concentrate on their favourite stories. The childminder encourages children to join in with familiar stories and supports the development of their communication skills well.  The childminder manages children's behaviour well. She works closely with parents in order to promote positive behaviour. They share common strategies to support children to learn right from wrong.  The childminder is proactive in seeking other professionals to work with. She enjoys

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This provision is good

sharing her knowledge and gathering ideas from others to improve outcomes for children. She works hard to continually improve her service for children and parents.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not always work closely with parents to obtain as much information as possible about children's capabilities when they 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

 liaise with parents more closely when children first start in order to create a precise initial assessment of children's capabilities.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities indoors and assessed the impact this has on children's learning.  The inspector completed a joint observation with the childminder.  The inspector held discussions with the childminder throughout the inspection. She looked at relevant documentation, such as the childminder's self-evaluation, policies, procedures and qualifications.  The inspector read letters from a small selection of parents during the inspection and took account of their views.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The childminder knows how to keep children safe and secure. She has attended safeguarding training and knows how to recognise the signs and symptoms of abuse. The childminder keeps up to date with new guidance and updates her procedures accordingly. Arrangements for safeguarding are effective, She seeks training opportunities to develop her already good teaching and works with other childminders to discuss ways to improve and develop her practice further. The childminder has clear plans in place to continually improve and she has a good attitude to change. The childminder has a range of policies and procedures which underpin her good practice. These are shared with parents to keep them informed of her service.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder has an appropriate childcare qualification and is passionate about creating a stimulating environment for children. She offers them choices in their play and promotes independence. A wide range of resources are available which excite children and motivate them to explore. They use tools in sand and the childminder extends this by asking meaningful questions to support their thinking skills. Children build towers with the sand and discuss their thoughts. The childminder knows when to intervene and when to allow children to learn independently. The childminder observes children during play and continually assesses their development. She plans for each child's individual stage of development and monitors their progress to ensure any gaps in learning are promptly closed. Children's learning is shared with parents daily through a diary that the childminder completes to inform parents of what their child has been learning.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder knows each child very well. She understands their likes and dislikes and supports them to make independent choices. The childminder cooks healthy and nutritious meals for children and encourages them to try new foods. She takes them out daily to exercise and they enjoy searching for imaginary dragons in the nearby park. The childminder teaches children about their local community. They use the library and attend playgroups to develop their personal and social skills. All children have made strong bonds with the childminder and each other. The childminder comforts children when required and they enjoy sitting with her when reading stories. The childminder supports their physical and emotional development well.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children are making good progress in all areas of learning. They are extremely confident and have high levels of self-esteem. They engage in activities, enjoy their learning and show enthusiasm. Children concentrate well and make choices in their play. They listen to instructions, cooperate with their peers and are developing the skills required for successful future learning.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY438922 Local authority Southwark Inspection number 1040354 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 3 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 5

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2012 and lives in East Dulwich, London. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 6pm, Monday to Thursday, 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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