Childminder in Southwark

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 14 December 2016 Not applicable

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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

 Partnerships with other professionals are good. For example, the childminder regularly exchanges information about children's progress with staff at other settings they attend, which helps to support a consistent approach in their care and learning.  Children are happy and settled in the childminder's care. They build strong relationships with her and show that they feel emotionally secure. The childminder further supports their emotional well-being. For example, she gathers a range of information from parents about their children when they start to help meet their individual needs.  The childminder regularly attends training and childminding support groups, which helps to refresh and update her professional knowledge, skills and practice.  The childminder is a good role model for children. She responds warmly to the children and praises them for the achievements. The childminder offers lots of encouragement,

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This provision is good

which helps to support children's self-esteem and confidence.  Children make good progress. The childminder knows them well and regularly observes and assesses their play to help her monitor their achievements.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not consistently encourage parents to share their thoughts and ideas to help inform her self-evaluation process and raise outcomes for children further.  Younger children do not have a wide range of opportunities to explore using their imaginative skills and senses.

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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

 create more opportunities for parents to regularly contribute their thoughts and ideas to the self-evaluation process to further support outcomes for children  develop further the range of opportunities for children to explore using their sensory and imaginative skills.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector discussed with the childminder her methods for self-evaluation.  The inspector viewed the areas used for childminding.  The inspector sampled a range of documentation, including the children's learning records, the childminder's certificates of training, and evidence of the suitability of those living on the premises.  The inspector spoke to the childminder and children at appropriate times throughout the inspection.  The inspector observed teaching and learning, and assessed the impact on children's learning.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder knows the correct procedure to follow should she have any concerns about children's welfare or safety. She carries out regular risk assessments to help keep children safe. For example, the childminder checks the environment and takes steps to minimise any possible hazards and risks to children. She develops strong partnerships with parents. The childminder regularly updates them with children's achievements and how they can support their children's learning at home. Parents appreciate the regular updates the childminder provides.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

Children make good progress. The childminder uses her observations to help her track children's development and skilfully plan for the next steps in their learning. She provides many opportunities to help children extend their communication skills and vocabulary. For example, she comments on their play, adding a variety of descriptive words and asking lots of questions. The childminder is enthusiastic and animated, which helps to keep children's attention and keep them fully engaged in their play. She uses mathematical language throughout the day, which helps children to learn about colour, shape and number. For example, during role play, she comments on the colour of the vegetables the children are cooking and they count the minutes they take to cook.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder provides a warm and welcoming environment for children. They are encouraged to make choices from the easily accessible range of resources available to them. Children behave well. The childminder supports young children to learn to share and be kind. Children have good opportunities to develop their physical skills, for example, they take regular trips to the park to explore the large apparatus. Children learn about keeping safe. For example, during role play, the childminder encourages them to use the oven gloves to put pans in and out of the 'oven' as it is hot. The childminder provides healthy and nutritious food, which supports children's physical well-being and good health.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are motivated to learn and eager to explore the activities on offer. Children make good progress in their communication and language skills, which helps them to freely express their views, thoughts and ideas. They are independent and understand the need to persevere when faced with challenge. For example, younger children enjoy making marks and learn to control their hand muscles to hold pencils. Children are active and develop a good range of skills to prepare them for their future learning.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY469192 Local authority Southwark Inspection number 979596 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 2 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 4

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2014. She lives in the London Borough of Southwark. The childminder provides care all year round, Monday to Friday from 8am from 6pm.

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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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