Childminder EY421104

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 15 November 2016 10 January 2013

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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 is well organised and has a good understanding of the early years requirements. She ensures that she updates her skills and knowledge, such as through regular training. For example, she recently obtained a relevant childcare qualification, which has given her a better insight into how she can support children's different learning styles.  The childminder supports children's good health well. For example, she encourages active play outdoors in her garden and on regular visits to nearby woods and open spaces.  Partnerships with parents are effective. Parents give highly positive feedback on the quality of care provided. They value the advice that the childminder gives them on how to support their children's learning and well-being at home.  Children make good progress from their starting points. They enjoy and explore experiences that help to prepare them for their future learning. For example, they

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This provision is good

concentrate and show curiosity as they investigate simple technology.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Babies do not benefit from regular opportunities to explore a wide range of media and materials.  At times, the childminder does not give children sufficient time to think about and respond to questions.

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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

 extend opportunities for babies to explore and investigate a wide range of media and materials to support their creativity and sensory development  allow children sufficient time to develop their own thoughts and ideas and respond to questions.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector looked around the areas used for childminding and spoke to the childminder and children at points throughout the day.  The inspector took into account the written views of parents.  The inspector observed a range of activities and care routines, and assessed the experiences of children within the setting.  The inspector held discussions with the childminder in relation to observations of children's play, learning and progress.  The inspector looked at a sample of documentation.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The childminder reflects upon the quality of her provision to identify what she does well and where she can develop her practice further. She makes changes which improve outcomes for children. For example, she has used knowledge gained through professional development to develop the way that she teaches mathematics to help children understand how numbers and counting are used in real-life situations. The childminder values the opinions of parents and children and considers these when making plans for improvement. Safeguarding is effective. The childminder carries out thorough risk assessments of her home to provide children with a safe and secure environment. She has a good understanding of child protection issues and knows how to report any concerns about children's welfare.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder regularly evaluates children's development to identify and address any gaps in their learning to ensure that they make good progress. Parents contribute to these assessments, which give the childminder a good all-round picture of how children are developing so that she can plan what they need to learn next. The childminder supports children's understanding of mathematics particularly well. For example, during a shopping game, she encouraged children to count how many items they had and how many they still needed to find. Children learn to represent numbers, including by using their fingers and by making marks. Children develop a keen interest in books. For example, they enjoy looking at the pictures and memorise parts of their favourite stories.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder provides a warm and welcoming environment. She works closely with parents to find out about children's care needs and routines so that she can support these well in her setting. Children settle well and form positive relationships with her. The childminder encourages children to share resources and to take account of each other's needs and opinions. Children apply their learning well and their behaviour is good. The childminder provides children with a healthy and nutritious diet and encourages them to make healthy choices. For example, she offers them a selection of vegetables with their lunch to allow them to see which they like best.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are confident and independent and show good levels of involvement as they play. They learn important skills to support the next stages in their development. For example, they gain good social and communication skills as they play with other children at local playgroups and other childminder's homes. Children are well prepared for moving on to school; for example, they learn how to manage their own personal care.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY421104 Local authority Southwark Inspection number 1062426 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 2 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 2

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 10 January 2013

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2011. She lives in the London Borough of Southwark. The childminder provides care all day, Monday to Friday. The childminder holds a relevant early years qualification at level 3.

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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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