Childminder EY437466

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 4 October 2016 9 October 2012

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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 has a good knowledge of how children learn and develop. She and her assistants interact with children successfully, to extend their learning and development.  Children play in safety in the setting. The childminder carries out thorough risk assessments to identify and reduce potential hazards. Children practise the evacuation procedure with her to increase their awareness of how to keep safe in the event of an emergency.  Children learn a positive approach to behaviour. The childminder and her assistants have consistent expectations. Children develop a strong sense of respect, care and familiarity towards one another.  The childminder keeps up to date with new developments to help her provide a good quality service and to support her assistants. For example, since her last inspection, she has completed a relevant early years qualification at level 3.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not consistently make the most of opportunities to develop children's awareness of their home languages.  Those children who prefer to learn outdoors do not benefit from many activities and experiences that support their all-round learning and development.

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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

 improve opportunities for children to acknowledge their heritage and to see and hear their home languages, to further enhance their sense of self  provide opportunities for children to explore a wider range of activities and experiences in the outdoor learning environment, to support those children who learn best outdoors.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector spoke to the childminder, her assistants and the children at appropriate times during the inspection.  The inspector observed the childminder's and assistants' interactions with the children, and carried out a joint observation with the childminder.  The inspector sampled a range of documentation, including policies and procedures, and children's records.  The inspector conducted a tour of the premises used for childminding purposes.  The inspector viewed, and took into account, written feedback from parents.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has a good understanding of safeguarding procedures and of what to do if any issues arise, to support children's welfare. The childminder develops her practice well. She supervises her assistants to ensure their work is consistently effective and identifies relevant training to support them. She has addressed the recommendation from the last inspection successfully. For example, she has revised how activities and resources are organised to encourage children to engage in uninterrupted play opportunities. The childminder seeks feedback from her assistants, parents and local authority support professionals, to identify strengths and weaknesses in her practice. She uses their feedback to help her evaluate her provision and target improvements to provide a good-quality service for children.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder identifies children's next steps clearly and monitors their progress well to help close any identified gaps in their learning. She shares this information with parents to enable them to extend their children's learning at home. The childminder and her assistants interact well with children during activities. For example, children enjoyed an exciting small world activity using toy animals and hay. The childminder skilfully supported young children to explore textures, learn new words, develop their early counting skills and enrich their understanding of the world. Younger children develop their knowledge of technology; for example, they explore electronic toys and equipment. Children's pre- reading and writing skills are developing well, including through access to a well-resourced book box, chalks and chalkboard in the main play area.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children's independence is supported well. They learn to take care of their personal needs and to do small achievable tasks for themselves. For example, at mealtimes, children serve themselves and they put on their own shoes and coats to go out in the garden. The childminder ensures children have regular access to the outdoor area where they have good opportunities to develop their physical skills in the fresh air.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress from their starting points. Overall, they develop good communication and language skills. They enjoy listening to music, tapping out rhythms and singing familiar songs. Children develop important skills that prepare them effectively for their future learning. They gain confidence, are motivated to learn and develop their independence.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY437466 Local authority Southwark Inspection number 1059075 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 12 Number of children on roll 8

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 9 October 2012

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2012. She lives in East Dulwich, in the London Borough of Southwark. The childminder offers care Monday to Friday, from 7.30am to 6.30pm, all year round. The childminder holds a relevant early years qualification at level 3 and works with a number of qualified assistants.

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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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