Childminder EY449960

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 16 November 2016 16 July 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 reflects upon her provision to see where she can develop the quality of her service. She makes positive changes which improve outcomes for children. For example, she has expanded her range of books and resources to support children's understanding of different people and communities.  The childminder exchanges detailed information about children's well-being and progress with their parents. Parents comment positively about the interesting activities that the childminder provides to support their children's development. They say that they use suggestions from the childminder to continue their children's learning at home.  Children are confident and motivated learners and they make good progress from their starting points.  The childminder supports children's mathematical development well. For example, as children made modelling dough, she reminded them to count carefully as they spooned

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This provision is good

in the ingredients to ensure they added the correct quantity.  Children learn how to recognise and begin to manage their own personal care needs. For example, they pour their own drinks and serve themselves at lunchtime.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 At times, the childminder does not make the most of opportunities to develop children's enjoyment of physical exercise.  The childminder sometimes misses chances to support children's outdoor learning.

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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

 expand upon opportunities to enhance and develop children's enjoyment of physical exercise  develop the range of opportunities available to support children's learning outdoors.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector looked around the areas used for childminding and spoke to the childminder and the children at points throughout the day.  The inspector took into account the views of parents from her discussions with them and from looking at samples of their written feedback.  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 qualified childminder is well organised and understands the requirements of the early years foundation stage. She values the views of parents and children and takes these into account when making plans to develop her provision. Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has rigorous systems in place to keep her home safe and hygienic. She knows how to identify risks to children's safety and well-being and understands the procedures for reporting any concerns. The childminder regularly attends training to update her childcare knowledge and enhance her practice. For example, she has recently gained a level 3 childcare qualification. This has helped her to develop the quality of her planning and assessments to support children's learning more effectively.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder monitors children's progress to identify where there might be gaps in their learning and to find out what they need to learn next. She teaches the children well and uses their choice of activities to enhance their learning. For example, as children tried out a range of musical instruments she encouraged them to recall what each one was called, and to explore the different methods of playing them to help create loud and quieter sounds. Daily routines are also viewed as learning opportunities; for example, children worked out how many cups, plates and forks they would need as they laid the table for lunch. Resources are organised and stored well. Children confidently find the toys or equipment they need to enjoy and extend their learning independently.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children develop friendly relationships with each other and form a warm bond with the childminder, which helps them to feel safe and secure. Children behave well and value the responsibility of taking on small tasks, such sweeping up after messy activities. The childminder helps them to gain an understanding of fairness and encourages them to take turns and share. For example, they discussed how many pieces of fruit each child should take at snack time to ensure that everyone had enough. The childminder teaches children about healthy eating and supports them to make healthy choices. For example, the children decide which types of fruit they will share at snack time each day.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are well prepared for the next stages in their development, including being ready for school. They develop a range of skills to support their early writing skills. For example, they learn to manipulate their fingers during counting songs and develop their hand strength by using scissors. Older children begin to recognise the letters in the alphabet and link these to the sounds that they represent.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY449960 Local authority Southwark Inspection number 1062791 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register Age range of children 2 - 6 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 3

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 16 July 2013

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2013. She lives in the London Borough of Southwark. The childminder provides care all day, Monday to Friday. She also cares for children before and after school. The childminder has a level 3 childcare qualification.

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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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