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

 The childminder provides a welcoming environment for children. Children use good- quality resources and confidently make choices about what to play with. They use their imagination to play role-play games, adapting available resources with enthusiasm.  Children feel safe and secure with the childminder. She praises their achievements and this helps to support their self-esteem effectively.  The childminder knows children well. She makes accurate observations of children's progress to identify any gaps in learning. The childminder plans well for the next steps in children's learning, taking into account information from parents and other professionals. Children make good progress from their starting points.  The childminder minimises risks to children's safety in her home and when she takes children on trips. For example, children learn about how to keep themselves safe in an emergency as they practise evacuation procedures with the childminder. The

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This provision is good

childminder uses safety equipment, such as stair gates, to minimise risks to children.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not provide enough opportunities for children to learn about similarities and differences between themselves and others.  At times, the childminder does not effectively organise the space available for children's play effectively, as there are occasionally too many toys and resources.

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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

 provide more opportunities for children to learn about similarities and differences between themselves and other people in the wider community  revise the organisation of the resources and play space to build on children's play experiences.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector discussed children's learning with the childminder after they had taken part in a planned activity.  The inspector took account of parents' written feedback.  The inspector spoke with the childminder and children at appropriate times during the inspection.  The inspector observed the children as they took part in activities and daily routines.  The inspector reviewed documentation including evidence of the childminder's qualifications and suitability.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder understands the signs when a child is at risk of harm. She knows what to do if she has concerns about a child in her care. She also understands how to identify any children who may be at risk of harm from extreme behaviours and views. The childminder reviews her provision to identify areas where she can make improvements. For example, she has identified training she would like to complete and additional resources she would like to use to further support children's mathematical development. The childminder gathers the views of other to help her effectively target areas for development. For example, she records the views of older children about which pieces of equipment they enjoy playing on at the park.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder uses different methods to inform parents about children's progress and successfully shares ideas for children's learning at home. This helps to provide consistency in children's care and learning. The childminder successfully plans stimulating and challenging experiences that capture children's interests and children enjoy their learning. The childminder encourages children's communication development well. For example, she asks a range of effective questions to encourage them to gather their thoughts and respond. To help younger children's communication development, the childminder uses methods such as responding positively to their different ways of communicating and giving them time to practise their developing speech.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children behave well. They learn about the needs of others and how to respect other people's belongings. For example, children know how to take care of books borrowed from the library. Children enjoy daily outside play activities at various places within the local community. For example, they play in the local park to develop their physical skills, and learn about animals at the local farm. Children manage tasks themselves. For example, older children use the toilet independently and all children learn good hygiene routines, such as washing their hands before they eat.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children develop their play using their imagination. For example, children use shaped cutters to make cakes with dough and take turns to cook them in the play oven. They count their cakes and name colours and shapes. Older children learn to recognise and write the letters in their name. Children learn about shapes and they count as they play. They enjoy looking at books for pleasure and describe what they can see in the pictures. Children are well prepared for their future learning at school or nursery.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY460162 Local authority Southwark Inspection number 994591 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 3 Total number of places 4 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 Rotherhithe in the London Borough of Southwark. The childminder operates her service all year round except for 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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