Childminder EY366987

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 30 November 2016 27 November 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

 Children are secure and confident. The childminder implements effective settling-in procedures to help her form positive bonds with them and successfully support their emotional well-being.  The childminder forms good partnerships with parents to ensure a continuous approach to meeting children's individual needs. For instance, she gathers information from parents about children's routines and abilities when they first start at the setting. She uses this to plan effectively for their individual needs from the outset.  Children make good progress and develop the skills they need for the next steps in their learning. For example, toddlers develop good physical skills, such as being able to walk confidently, and they begin to use equipment with control.  The childminder understands the importance of professional development. She actively seeks opportunities to improve her practice and children's experiences. For instance,

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This provision is good

she keeps up to date with changes to legislation to help her implement such changes and ensure her setting is up to date.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 At times, the childminder does not make the best use of writing materials so that children can access them with ease to fully develop their early writing skills.  Occasionally, the childminder misses opportunities to extend children's understanding of good hygiene practices to further encourage their awareness of keeping healthy.

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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

 review the organisation of mark making materials to create more opportunities for children to make choices and develop their early writing skills  build on opportunities for children to develop their understanding of simple hygiene routines.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector viewed the parts of the premises used for childminding and observed the children and what they enjoy doing.  The inspector held discussions with the childminder about children's learning and how she reflects on the quality of her service.  The inspector looked at a range of documentation, including risk assessments, children's records and the childminder's policies and procedures.  The inspector observed the interactions between the childminder and the children.  The inspector took into account the views of parents.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder implements effective policies and procedures to keep children safe. She understands her responsibilities in ensuring children's well-being and knows how to report her concerns if she suspects a child is at risk of harm. The childminder evaluates her setting well to maintain good practice. She seeks the views of others, such as parents and children, to help her recognise her strengths and areas to improve. She acts on the advice of other professionals, such as other childminders and her local childminding coordinator, to improve her teaching expertise and outcomes for children. The childminder implements effective systems to check on children's progress to help her quickly identify and address any gaps in their learning.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

Children play in a caring, friendly environment and they confidently explore the interesting, age-appropriate resources. The childminder teaches children well. She supports them effectively, such as by talking to them and encouraging them to be involved in purposeful play. She follows their interests to help support their motivation. Children focus well and are keen to join in. The childminder knows the children well. She regularly observes what they are able to do and uses what she learns to plan exciting and challenging experiences for them to extend their learning. She develops children's social skills well. For example, children visit local children's centres where they interact with others and develop their confidence. The childminder provides good opportunities to develop children's creative thinking. For instance, she shows children how to play imaginatively and think of ideas as they engage in role play.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder teaches children how to keep themselves safe. For instance, she shows them how to use toys carefully so they learn how to use objects without hurting themselves. She acts as a good role model for children and helps them learn to be polite. For example, she teaches children good manners and they learn to say 'please' and 'thank you'. Children behave well. The childminder supports children's understanding of healthy lifestyles well overall. Children eat nutritious foods, are active and enjoy outings, such as to the local park, to develop their physical skills and well-being. The childminder regularly assesses risks in all areas that children use to identify and remove any hazards.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children make good progress from their starting points and learn a range of skills that prepare them well for their future learning. Toddlers develop their speech well; for example, they babble confidently and learn to say some words in context. Children learn about shapes, learn to count and develop good early mathematical skills.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY366987 Local authority Southwark Inspection number 1062126 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 2

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 27 November 2013

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2008. She lives in Walworth, within the London Borough of Southwark. She provides all-day care, throughout the week, for 48 weeks of the year. The childminder holds a suitable early years qualification at level 2.

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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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