Childminder EY273439

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 23 June 2016 4 May 2011

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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 uses her training as a paediatric nurse to promote children's and parents' understanding of healthy lifestyles. For example, parents are informed of how they can access vitamin D supplements for their child and the importance of providing children with fresh air daily. In addition, children are active and eat healthy snacks and meals.  Children are motivated to learn because the childminder is skilled at teaching and following children's interests. Children are continually absorbed in purposeful play and make good progress in their learning and development.  Children form strong attachments with the calm and caring childminder. They display good levels of confidence and their individual requirements are met.  Children develop good communication and language skills and are confident in expressing their needs and ideas.  The childminder monitors children's ongoing progress against the stages of

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This provision is good

development typical for their age. This helps her to identify any areas of development where children may need extra support.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Opportunities to gather the views of parents are not yet fully embedded when evaluating the strengths and areas of improvement in the setting.  The childminder has not fully established an effective two-way flow of information with other early years settings that children attend.

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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

 seek the views of parents more frequently, in order to fully involve them in the setting and use these views to further improve the quality of the provision and the outcomes for children  strengthen links with other settings children attend and establish an effective two-way flow of information regarding children's learning and development.

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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 good

Arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder keeps up to date with current and new legislation. She has a comprehensive understanding of child protection issues and knows the procedures to follow should she have concerns about a child's welfare. The childminder implements a good range of written policies and procedures, and completes regular risk assessments. This helps children to learn in a safe and secure environment. The childminder effectively liaises with other childminders and the local authority. This allows her to share good practice and assists her in keeping her knowledge up to date. The childminder uses her many years of experience to make adjustments to her service to improve children's care and learning. This demonstrates a good capacity to make ongoing improvements to her practice.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder is well qualified and the quality of teaching is good. She supports children's understanding and thinking skills, by recapping on previous experiences and encouraging them to make connections between these experiences. For example, when children see pictures of ducks in books she talks to them about when they fed the ducks at the park. The childminder skilfully provides activities in tune with children's interests to support the next steps in their learning. For example, when children are playing with pretend food she models language correctly, and pauses long enough for young children to use the correct words. Children learn about how objects work through exploring toys with flaps, buttons and simple mechanisms.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children are very happy in the childminder's care and they approach her confidently. When children feel unsure, for example, with new visitors, they seek out the childminder for reassurance and comfort. The childminder offers frequent, precise praise and positive reinforcement for children's efforts and achievements. This encourages their good behaviour and supports their emotional well-being. The childminder provides a welcoming environment for children. She actively encourages them to access toys and resources for themselves. This supports children to have their own ideas and promotes their independence skills. The childminder provides children with many opportunities to learn about and respect each other's differences. For example, children attend voting stations with the childminder to begin to understand the importance of living in a democratic society. In addition, children learn about communities outside of their own and develop an

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are learning key skills needed for their future learning. They are inquisitive and independent learners. Children learn to socialise with other children and adults through a variety of outings in the local community. They are learning to take turns and share. Children are able to follow instructions and develop a keen interest in books. Young children also demonstrate their enthusiasm, as they participate in songs and rhymes and join in with the actions.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY273439 Local authority Southwark Inspection number 1040313 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 0 - 4 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 2

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2003 and lives in the London Borough of Southwark. She operates all year round from 8am until 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds a level 3 qualification in childcare.

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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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