Childminder in Southwark

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 21 September 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

 Children are confident and independent learners. The childminder builds strong relationships with children and pays careful attention to their individual care and learning needs.  The childminder has a secure understanding of how to protect children should any welfare concerns arise. Safeguarding procedures are thorough and the childminder has very good knowledge and up-to-date training.  Children make good achievements and build secure foundations for future learning, including starting school. The childminder uses a wide range of effective teaching strategies to develop children's speaking, listening and vocabulary skills.  The childminder evaluates her provision well. She gathers the views of parents and other professionals to help her identify areas for improvement.  The childminder observes and assesses children's progress effectively to identify gaps in learning. She provides a good range of activities to help all children make progress in

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not use all opportunities that arise from children's play to extend and challenge their learning even further.  The childminder does not frequently discuss children's next steps of learning with parents for them to offer additional support at home.

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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

 seize all opportunities arising from children's play to extend and challenge their learning even further  extend strategies for involving parents and carers in children's learning and development to help build on continuity in learning.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed activities and interactions between the childminder and children throughout the inspection.  The inspector viewed all areas in the property designated for childminding.  The inspector spoke with the childminder at appropriate times throughout the inspection.  The inspector viewed documentation, including children's records, policies and procedures.  The inspector discussed with the childminder how she uses self-evaluation to develop her practice.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The childminder sets high expectations for her service. She prioritises her ongoing professional development to help improve the quality of learning experiences for children. For example, she has attended several training courses since her registration and constantly researches online to keep her skills and knowledge up to date. The childminder analyses how best to improve and bridge any gaps in learning to ensure all children make the best possible progress in their learning and development. Safeguarding is effective. The childminder carries out thorough risk assessments to minimize hazards so children can play in safety. She has comprehensive polices in place which cover all aspects of care and keeps required documentation. The childminder ensures that she meets all welfare requirements.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder gathers information about children's interests and assesses their skills and abilities when they start. She completes ongoing assessments and monitors children's progress to plan what they need to learn next. The childminder provides children with a wide range of interesting and stimulating play experiences. For example, children have access to extensive role play resources and the childminder supports them to act out new and familiar situations. The childminder supports children to acquire good mathematical skills needed for their next stage of learning. For example, she compares sizes and counts numbers with them.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder creates a nurturing and exciting learning environment. There is a carefully tailored approach which enables children to settle quickly when coming into the setting. Children are confident with the daily routines and expectations, and the childminder uses effective methods to help them understand. For example, young children know that they must wash their hands with soap and dry them after using the toilet. The childminder provides many opportunities to help children adopt healthy lifestyles and develop physical skills. For example, she provides nutritious foods and encourages children to use different equipment at play groups to take age-appropriate risks.

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Outcomes for children are good

Younger children develop good communication and language skills. They are able to express their ideas confidently and use language as a powerful tool to communicate their needs. Children are creative and very imaginative. For example, they role play how to care for babies. They develop mathematical concepts during their play, for example, counting and recognising shapes. Children acquire useful skills for their eventual move to pre-school and school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY465751 Local authority Southwark Inspection number 974581 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 2 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 2

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2014. She lives in Camberwell, 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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