Childminder in Southwark

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 22 September 2016 14 December 2015

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Previous inspection: Requires Improvement

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management Requires improvement Quality of teaching, learning and assessment Good 2

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare Requires improvement Outcomes for children Good 2

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This provision requires improvement. It is not yet good because:

 The childminder does not hold a valid paediatric first aid certificate. This is also a breach of the Childcare Register.  The childminder does not monitor children's progress precisely enough, in particular, to identify those children who may need an extra boost in their learning.  The childminder misses opportunities to keep her professional knowledge up to date, with particular regard to relevant changes to childcare legislation.

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It has the following strengths

 The childminder plans suitably challenging, age-appropriate experiences for children to extend their learning across all areas. Children develop the necessary skills in readiness for the next steps in their learning.  Children are confident and explore the welcoming environment independently. They are curious and keen to try activities. The childminder forms positive bonds with children and supports their emotional needs well.  The childminder works effectively with parents to exchange information about children's current learning needs and progress after starting. For instance, she updates parents regularly about their children's learning experiences and daily routines.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

To meet the requirements of the early years foundation stage and the Childcare Register the provider must:

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Due Date

 undertake and maintain an appropriate paediatric first aid qualification. 30/11/2016

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Due Date

To further improve the quality of the early years provision the provider should:

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Due Date

 strengthen procedures for monitoring children's progress, to focus more sharply on any areas where they may need extra support in their learning  continue to explore further ways to develop professional knowledge, in particular, to keep up with all relevant changes in childcare and relevant legislation.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector held discussions with the childminder about how she reflects on the quality of her service.  The inspector observed the interactions between the childminder and children.  The inspector looked at a range of documentation, including safety risk assessments, children's attendance records and the childminder's policies and procedures.  The inspector viewed parts of the premises used for childminding.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management requires improvement

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder knows how to recognise and report any signs that indicate a child may be at risk of harm. She acts on the advice of other early years professionals. For instance, she has addressed all weaknesses raised at the last inspection. She is beginning to evaluate her practice; however, there are still gaps in her practice. For example, she has recently allowed her first aid certificate to lapse, although she has since booked on the next available course. The childminder understands the importance of developing her skills. However, she does not always keep her professional knowledge fully up to date, such as to help her understand changes to legislation. She implements suitable procedures to assess children's learning. Despite this, she does not use this information fully at times, to help her swiftly address any gaps in their learning.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder teaches children well and she supports them effectively while they play. For instance, she shows toddlers how to paint using their hands, encouraging them to explore textures, while helping them develop their hand-muscle control. The childminder provides children with good opportunities to develop their language skills. For instance, she talks to children while they play to help them learn new words, including how to use them in context. Furthermore, she extends children's early mathematical skills well. For example, she demonstrates how to count objects to help children recite numbers correctly. The childminder knows the children she cares for well. She follows their interests successfully to help encourage their involvement in activities.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare require improvement

Children behave well and learn good manners. The childminder acts as a good role model, sharing her expectations with them. She teaches children to manage their own personal needs well. For example, they know to wash their hands before snack time and learn about the importance of following hygienic routines to maintain their good health. Children eat nutritious foods and learn how to be healthy. They benefit from being physically active, such as when using apparatus in the local park. The childminder adequately supports children's health and safety. However, she does not prioritise children's welfare needs at all times, due to a lack of up-to-date knowledge of emergency first aid.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress from their starting points. They develop their speech well. For example, very young children enjoy babbling and begin to use words in context, such as 'thank you'. In addition, children develop their social skills. For instance, they learn how to play with others and share, such as during outings to the local children's centre.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY334619 Local authority Southwark Inspection number 1057713 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 8 Total number of places 4 Number of children on roll 2

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 14 December 2015

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2006. She lives in Peckham, in the London Borough of Southwark. The childminder holds a relevant childcare qualification at level 3. She provides care from 8am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, and operates 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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