Childminder EY351383

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 24 May 2016 23 September 2011

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This inspection: Outstanding 1

Effectiveness of the leadership and management Outstanding 1

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This inspection: Outstanding 1

Quality of teaching, learning and assessment Outstanding 1

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This inspection: Outstanding 1

Personal development, behaviour and welfare Outstanding 1

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This provision is outstanding

 The quality of teaching is outstanding. The childminder is highly motivated and responsive towards children's needs. She instinctively extends children's learning and supports them to reach their full potential in all areas of learning.  Partnerships with parents are superb. Highly successful strategies engage all parents in their children's learning. This excellent two-way communication enables the childminder and parents to complement children's learning between their home and the setting.  The childminder has created a highly stimulating environment that enables all children to actively investigate, explore, think and develop their own ideas.  The childminder thoroughly evaluates her practice and the service she offers. She seeks parents' views and sets herself challenging, yet achievable priorities for improvement. Her dedication to continually improve is remarkable.  The childminder is highly skilled at supporting children's early communication skills. She

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This provision is outstanding

models language well and supports children to develop their speech. All children have high levels of confidence when communicating.  The childminder is well qualified and has a superb understanding of how children learn through play. She is extremely skilled in knowing when to observe their play, and when to interact to extend and challenge their learning.  Children's behaviour is exemplary. They fully understand the rules and boundaries in the setting. The childminder is an excellent role model and young children are learning to respect each other and the resources provided.

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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

 continue to further monitor and evaluate the patterns and progress children make in all areas of learning to ensure they sustain the highest level of achievement possible.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities, and assessed the impact this has on children's learning.  The inspector observed an activity and jointly evaluated this with the childminder.  The inspector looked at children's assessment records and a range of other documentation.  The inspector checked evidence of the suitability of adults living on the premises and the childminder's qualifications  The inspector spoke with the childminder and children at appropriate times throughout the inspection.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is outstanding

The childminder has a wealth of comprehensive policies and procedures that underpins her excellent practice. She shares these with parents and seeks their opinions on any changes to her practice and service. The childminder is passionate about developing her childcare knowledge and keeps herself abreast of changes, by reading publications and attending conferences. She meets with other professionals regularly and is actively involved in providing services for other childminders, carers and children. Arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder fully understands and embraces her responsibility to protect children from harm. She refreshes her safeguarding training and has a thorough knowledge and understanding of the signs and symptoms of abuse. She knows who to contact if she is worried about a child in her care.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is outstanding

The childminder creates an inspiring and welcoming environment for children in her care. She precisely meets their individual needs and plans challenging learning opportunities, which children excitedly participate in. Children are enthused in their learning as they animatedly join in with songs and rhymes. The childminder expertly uses props, such as puppets to capture children's interest. She uses every opportunity to role model language and extend children's vocabulary. All activities are of a high quality, are challenging and are supporting children to reach their optimal potential. The childminder closely monitors all children's progress. She observes them continually and meticulously targets the next steps in their learning. The childminder has identified that children would further benefit from additional monitoring of patterns in their learning.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are outstanding

The childminder develops very good relationships with children. Children are extremely settled and happy in her care. She understands their individual interests, personalities and capabilities exceptionally well. Children have lots of opportunities to develop their independence skills. From a young age they are encouraged to do things for themselves, such as finding their own shoes. Children enthusiastically participate in daily exercise, both in the childminder's garden and at local parks. The childminder provides nutritious snacks and encourages children to eat healthily. She works closely with parents to provide healthy meals. Children enjoy attending a variety of groups where they can meet and play with other children and adults. The childminder provides meaningful opportunities for children to learn about other people, families and the wider community.

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Outcomes for children are outstanding

All children are making rapid progress in their learning and development. They constantly display high levels of involvement in their learning. Children are extremely curious and enthusiastic as they explore resources. They concentrate for long periods of time and are very self-assured as they follow their own ideas. All children listen closely to the childminder, follow instructions and respect her wishes. They problem solve and persevere well during activities. Children are very well prepared for school and their future learning.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY351383 Local authority Southwark Inspection number 1040349 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 0 - 2 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 3

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 23 September 2011

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2007 and lives in the London Borough of Southwark. She operates all year round, from 7.50am until 5.45pm, Monday to Thursday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder hold an early years 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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