Childminder in Southwark

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 25 November 2016 5 December 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 provides a well-resourced environment and caters for children's learning and development needs effectively. For example, the childminder labels resources and children freely access the toys and take the lead in their play.  The childminder creates a relaxed atmosphere where children form warm relationships with her, which supports their emotional well-being.  Children gain a secure awareness of where food comes from. For example, they grow fruit and vegetables with the childminder and use their produce in cooking sessions.  The childminder plans a varied curriculum and supports children's learning needs successfully. For example, they regularly visit the local parks and museum where children learn about nature and the world around them.  The childminder establishes good partnerships with parents. She keeps parents informed of their children's stages of development and works effectively with them to

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This provision is good

support children's next steps in learning.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder and her assistants do not identify the teaching skills they need to extend to help improve the quality of the provision to the highest levels.  The childminder does not explore further ways to provide information to parents to help them reinforce healthy eating and healthy choices with their children.

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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 the programme for professional development further, to build on knowledge and practice to improve teaching skills to the highest levels  increase the range of information available to parents to help them reinforce healthy eating and healthy choices with their children.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching and interactions with the children.  The inspector carried out discussions with the childminder at appropriate times.  The inspector looked at a sample of children's records and a range of other documentation including policies and procedures.  The inspector spoke to parents to gain their views on the quality of the provision.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The childminder evaluates the provision well to reflect on her practice and plan improvements for the setting. For example, she seeks support from her local authority advisor who helps her observe her setting. Through this the childminder highlighted how to support children's physical skills, such as climbing, further. The childminder works closely with her assistants, monitoring their performance and guiding them in their practice. Safeguarding is effective. The childminder and her assistant can identify signs and symptoms that would raise concerns regarding a child's well-being. They have a good understanding of the procedure to follow to protect children from harm including from extreme views and behaviours.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder plans a wide range of activities in the dedicated play room that helps support children's learning. For example, she provides playdough to support the development of small-muscle skills and toys that encourage the development of children's imagination and language skills. During activities, the childminder models language to help develop children's vocabulary and sensitively poses questions to help stimulate and extend their thinking. The childminder observes children's development and uses these observations to plan stimulating activities based on their learning needs. She swiftly identifies potential developmental delays and works closely with the parents and other professionals to close the gap. The childminder makes good use of the outdoor area where children can ride bikes, dig, play with water and sand, and help care for the rabbit.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder supports children to have a good understanding of behaviour boundaries and encourages them to learn about appropriate behaviours for different situations. For example, she teaches them that in the park and outside they can run and use loud voices but inside and when in shops they must use quiet voices and walk. The childminder encourages children to be independent, supporting them with toilet training, learning to feed themselves and to make choices in their play. The childminder is sensitive to the children's emotional needs and supports them in becoming confident, for example, by giving lots of praise and encouragement.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress from their starting points and learn skills for their future learning. For example, during a meal time children spontaneously counted orange segments and carefully listened as the childminder continued counting. Children are proud of their achievements. For example, when they make playdough models they are eager to show the childminder and want to share their models with their parents.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 107230 Local authority Southwark Inspection number 1058711 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 6 Total number of places 12 Number of children on roll 11

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 5 December 2012

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in April 1996 and lives in the London Borough of Southwark. The childminder works with two assistants. The childminder operates her service for 11 months of the year from 8am to 6pm on Monday to Friday and is closed for the month of August.

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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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