Childminder in Southwark

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 17 November 2016 7 October 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 experienced childminder is knowledgeable about how children learn. They are motivated and inspired to explore a wide range of enjoyable and interesting activities that the childminder carefully plans.  Children settle quickly and enjoy their time in the childminder's care. They build strong relationships with her and each other. Their personal, social and emotional development is extremely well supported.  Children are confident, behave extremely well and respond positively to the praise and encouragement they receive. They have high levels of self-esteem and independence.  The childminder is successful in involving parents in children's learning. Parents contribute to her initial assessments of children's development. There is a regular exchange of information to support children's future learning. Parents describe how much their children flourish in the childminder's care.  The childminder is good at reflecting on her practice. She regularly evaluates her

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This provision is good

strengths and areas to improve. For example, she identifies that although she has engaged in some recent training, she would like to develop her professional skills and continue to update her knowledge to help maintain children's good outcomes.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 At times, children are not fully supported to explore similarities and differences found in others to help them understand more about diversity.

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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

 build on opportunities for children to explore a wider range of resources and activities that reflects different backgrounds and diversity.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities and assessed the impact this has on children's learning.  The inspector viewed children's learning and assessment records.  The inspector talked to the childminder and children at appropriate times throughout the inspection.  The inspector viewed a range of documentation including policies, risk assessments and evidence of the suitability of household members.  The inspector took account of the views of parents through viewing feedback questionnaires and reference letters.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The childminder is dedicated to her role and is passionate about teaching children. She is highly organised and her home is well maintained to ensure children play safely and thrive under her care. The childminder carries out regular risk assessments and has a range of policies that minimises hazards and risks. Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has a strong knowledge of how to keep children safe and understands her responsibilities to respond to any concerns about a child's welfare or how to support vulnerable families.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder successfully provides exciting and challenging experiences to support children to make good progress in all areas of learning. For example, children enjoy colouring apples and identifying different numbers as they add them to an autumn tree. They enjoyed using their creativity, counting skills and knowledge and understanding of the world. Children know where apples grow and the changing seasons throughout the year. The childminder is skilled at supporting children's language and communication skills. For example, when sharing stories, the childminder introduces lots of new vocabulary, asks lots of questions and encourages children to discuss their ideas. The childminder knows each child extremely well and completes regular observations and assessments of children's interests and development. She uses this information to effectively plan for their needs and parents are fully involved in their children's learning.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder is calm, caring and attentive. She offers a welcoming and stimulating learning environment, helping children to feel secure. The childminder is kind and patient and teaches children to show consideration, share and take turns. Children's behaviour is excellent. They are polite and motivated to help to set up new activities and tidy up. The childminder teaches children about good hygiene practices. For example, children wash their hands before eating and enjoy a range of healthy meals and snacks. There are daily opportunities for physical exercise in the exciting garden and on trips to the local park, which support their physical skills and well-being.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children show enthusiasm and eagerness to learn. For example, they freely enjoy experimenting with a range of musical instruments and sing along to familiar songs. Children enjoy building on their existing skills and show confidence in trying to do things for themselves. For example, they have fun catching fish with a magnetic fishing rod and harmoniously take turns with each other. Children make good progress from their starting points and are very well prepared for the next stage in their learning.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY337775 Local authority Southwark Inspection number 1062010 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 2 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 3

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 7 October 2013

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2006. She provides care from her home in Nunhead in the London Borough of Southwark from 8.30am until 5.30pm on Monday to Thursday.

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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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