Childminder in Southwark

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 6 July 2017 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

 The childminder manages children's behaviour well. For example, she is fair and consistent and uses praise well to motivate positive behaviour.  The childminder thinks carefully about the needs of the children and provides stimulating activities. She observes children regularly to keep a close check on their development. All children make good progress.  The childminder is keen to improve her skills. For instance, she completed a course on supporting boys' development which led to more effective practice in this area.  The childminder has a good awareness of the strengths and weaknesses of her practice and has set clear goals to achieve ongoing improvements.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder has not fully explored ways for children to experience a wider range of textures and materials to support their creative skills further.  Opportunities for children to learn about the natural world, such as growing and planting, are not fully developed.

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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

 develop more opportunities for children to develop their creative skills  make the most of opportunities to increase children's understanding of the natural world.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector viewed the premises with the childminder.  The inspector observed the interactions between the childminder and the children and spoke with the children when appropriate.  The inspector observed, evaluated and discussed an activity with the childminder and discussed children's progress.  The inspector looked at some documentation and held a discussion with the childminder.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The childminder monitors her work well. For instance, she exchanges ideas with other childminders and acts on advice and support from others involved in early years to improve her practice. The childminder keeps a close check on children's progress to provide additional support where this is needed. She works well with parents to provide them with regular updates on children's progress. Safeguarding is effective. The childminder is knowledgeable about the procedures to follow should she have concerns around a child's welfare. She keeps her home safe, for instance, by checking all areas regularly to reduce the risk of accidents.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder uses her knowledge of children's abilities to provide suitably challenging activities. She teaches children good personal and social skills. For instance, children share and take turns as they play with toys. The childminder supports children's language development well; for example, by speaking clearly, modelling good sentence structures and through effective questioning. She helps children to gain good early literacy skills. She reads to children in lively tones and encourages their participation. Children have good opportunities to increase their physical development. They learn to move confidently in different ways, such as by running, jumping and climbing.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children are keen, confident and happy learners. They have warm, secure relationships with the childminder, who values each child as an individual. She motivates them to learn, for example, by providing activities linked to their interests which they thoroughly enjoy. Children have good levels of independence. For instance, they feed themselves and learn to put on different items of clothing. The childminder teaches children how to behave in safe ways, such as through discussing road safety and how to use tools and materials in her home with care. Children learn about healthy lifestyles. They eat well-balanced meals provided by the childminder and enjoy daily physical exercise.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children learn to respect themselves and other people from different cultures and backgrounds. They concentrate well and are confident communicators. Children count securely and know the names of many different shapes. They learn valuable skills for their future learning.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY484513 Local authority Southwark Inspection number 1004075 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 Not applicable

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2015. She lives in Elephant and Castle, in the London Borough of Lambeth. The childminder provides care for children each weekday, from 7am to 7pm, all year round, except for public bank holidays.

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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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