Childminder in Southwark

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 25 May 2016 24 November 2010

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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 well-qualified childminder is extremely dedicated and passionate about her role and responsibilities. She shows a very good commitment to her own professional development and ensures she continually keeps up to date with changes to guidance and legislation.  The quality of teaching is outstanding. The childminder successfully follows and enhances children's interests to support their individual needs. She has a strong understanding of how to promote children's learning and development to ensure they make the best possible progress from their starting points.  The childminder is very organised, which helps to support the efficient running of her service. She has established very good links with other childminders to maintain high levels of continuous improvement.  Children have access to an excellent selection of heuristic and sensory materials. The childminder supports children extremely well to develop their exploration and

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This provision is outstanding

investigation skills.  The childminder places a strong emphasis on promoting children's communication and language development. She skilfully asks effective questions and continually talks to them as they play. She models good language, introduces new vocabulary and uses a range of descriptive words.  Children are cared for in a nurturing and stimulating environment which effectively promotes their emotional well-being. The childminder has lovely interactions with children and develops extremely close bonds with them.  The childminder manages children's behaviour very well as she consistently uses positive reinforcement and clear explanations. Children are supported by the childminder to think about how their behaviour affects their peers.

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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 enhance learning opportunities to further extend children's excellent understanding of culture, diversity and the wider world.

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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. This included evidence of qualifications and the suitability of all adults in the household.  The inspector took account of the views of parents through written testimonials obtained by the childminder.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is outstanding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder is extremely knowledgeable about the procedures to follow if she has any concerns about children in her care and the potential signs and symptoms of abuse. In addition, the childminder is fully aware of how to protect children in line with current government guidance. Children develop an excellent understanding of how to keep themselves safe in the childminder's home and when out in the local community. Self-evaluation systems are effectively used to enable the childminder to reflect on her daily practice. Also, this identifies her strengths and areas for future development. She has identified the need to enhance opportunities to further extend children's understanding of the wider world.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is outstanding

The childminder implements a robust system to observe, assess and track children's ongoing development. She completes a detailed progress review to highlight children's achievements and identify their next steps in learning. Precise tracking documents enable the childminder to quickly recognise and close any gaps in children's learning. Children engage in an extensive selection of challenging and interesting experiences. They show excitement and delight as they sing familiar songs and make actions and movements alongside the childminder. Children show an interest in books and the childminder skilfully links stories to children's real-life experiences. Partnerships with parents are highly effective. The childminder provides them with verbal and written feedback about their children's activities and abilities. She also actively encourages parents to make comments and share information from home to maintain consistency for children's care and learning.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is outstanding

Parents are extremely complimentary about the childminder and her setting.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are outstanding

Children's personal, social and emotional development is successfully fostered as they attend various community activities where they mix and interact with others. The childminder ensures children have numerous opportunities to be active, develop their physical skills and access fresh air. Children's understanding of healthy lifestyles is supported excellently. They follow thorough hygiene practices, are provided with nutritious meals and snacks, and are encouraged to develop their independence and self-care skills. The childminder fully understands the importance of preparing children for their future move to school and shares relevant information with school teachers and other professionals.

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Outcomes for children are outstanding

All children make high rates of progress in their development and are gaining a comprehensive range of skills needed for the next stage in their learning, including school. Children are confident and well-motivated learners. They are extremely happy, content and settled in their surroundings. Children have developed a strong sense of belonging and self-esteem. They learn to share, take turns and are kind to their friends. Children show high levels of concentration and engagement. They are inquisitive and are starting to develop an excellent understanding of how things work and how to use them.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY410032 Local authority Southwark Inspection number 1040290 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 6 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 4

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 24 November 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 8am to 6pm, Monday to Thursday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. She holds a childcare 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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