Childminder EY486070

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 25 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 is kind and attentive to children's needs. She knows the children well and supports their emotional development effectively. Children are happy and settled, and they develop close attachments to the childminder and her assistant.  The childminder makes regular and precise assessments of children's development. She effectively identifies gaps in children's learning and plans activities to help to close these quickly.  Children benefit from a stimulating and accessible learning environment, which helps children to initiate their own learning and be confident and motivated learners. This helps children to make good progress in their learning.  The childminder has good systems in place for sharing information with parents. She regularly informs parents about their children's learning and they share what children learn at home. Parents speak highly of the childminder and the service she provides.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Staff do not take all opportunities to help children to learn to use equipment, such as eating utensils, successfully, to further their independence.  The range of resources and opportunities available for children to value their similarities and differences does not fully encourage their awareness of 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

 improve opportunities for children to learn how to successfully use everyday resources  extend the range of resources and opportunities available to help all children recognise and value similarities and differences between their own and others' backgrounds and experiences.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed teaching and assessed the impact on children's learning, and discussed some of the activities with the childminder.  The inspector spoke to the childminder, her assistant and children at appropriate times of the day.  The inspector viewed all areas of the home used for childminding and the toys and resources available.  The inspector sampled range of documentation, including the children's learning records, certificates of training and evidence of suitability of adults living on the premises.  The inspector took account of the views of parents spoken to on the day.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has a secure understanding of the procedures to follow should she have a concern about a child's welfare. The childminder understands how to protect children from extreme views and beliefs. The childminder completes effective risk assessments of her premises and makes changes to her premises to ensure the safety of all the children. The childminder has attended all the necessary training, such as safeguarding and first aid. She reflects well on her practice and researches new ideas to help her to improve her practice, maintain good teaching and improve outcomes for the children. The childminder regularly monitors the work of her assistant and shares her knowledge with her. She supports her to complete training to improve her skills.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder understands that children learn through play. She provides children with a good range of activities that interest them. She shares information with parents about the activities children take part in during the day. The childminder and her assistant support children's mathematical development well. For example, they encourage children to fill and empty containers to compare sizes. Children's social skills are promoted. They benefit from frequent visits to the local play group, farm and park. Children's communication skills are supported well by the childminder and her assistant. They talk to them about what they are doing, listen attentively and introduce new words into their play.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder has a sensitive approach to managing behaviour and gently reminds children of the house rules and being kind to each other. Children enjoy each other's company, chatting and laughing together as they play. Children benefit from fresh air, exercise and healthy meals to promote their physical health and well-being. Children enjoy the childminder's large garden, where they jump on the trampoline, ride bicycles and can explore the mud kitchen. The childminder and her assistant consistently encourage and praise children, which helps to build their confidence and independence.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children make good progress in their learning. They acquire the skills needed for their next stage in learning and school. They are confident communicators and are eager to engage in conversations with each other. They begin to learn about responsibilities, such as tidying up after activities. Older children concentrate as they confidently use scissors to cut from magazines. Babies are curious and keen to explore the environment. Children count during everyday activities and routines. Children indicate they are happy during their time with the childminder and her assistant.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY486070 Local authority Southwark Inspection number 1007670 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 0 - 8 Total number of places 12 Number of children on roll 8

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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 the London Borough of Southwark. She works with an assistant and opens all year round. She works on Monday to Friday from 7.30am to 6.30pm, except for two weeks in August, on bank holidays and when she takes family holidays. She holds a relevant qualification at level 1.

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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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