Childminder in Southwark

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 24 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 has a clear understanding of her role and responsibilities. She ensures children settle in smoothly and are safe, secure and happy in her care.  The childminder uses the local area to extend the range of interesting learning experiences offered. Children get involved in the community and learn to embrace, value and respect similarities and differences in themselves and others.  The childminder knows the children well and makes continuous and accurate assessments of their learning and development. She uses the information gained from observations to identify children's next steps in learning and plans accordingly. Children make good progress across all areas of learning.  Children behave well and have very good manners. The childminder has clear routines and high expectations for good behaviour. Children learn and follow the rules and boundaries from an early age.  The childminder forms good working relationships with parents. They share information

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This provision is good

regarding children's care needs and progress. This helps to provide children with a consistent approach to their learning between their home and the setting.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Occasionally, the childminder misses opportunities to encourage children to direct their play actively to extend learning during planned activities.  The childminder does not focus her professional development to enhance the quality of teaching and practice.

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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

 provide children with a choice of resources to help them follow their interests and use their imaginations to extend their learning during planned activities  focus professional development more precisely to enhance the good-quality teaching and practice.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector had a tour of the premises and observed children engaged in a variety of learning experiences.  The inspector looked at a range of documentation, including children's records, policies and procedures.  The inspector spoke to the childminder at appropriate times during the inspection.  The inspector evaluated the effectiveness of an activity with the childminder.  The inspector took into account the views of parents through their written feedback.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The childminder implements a good range of policies and procedures, which helps to underpin her practice. She uses these well and supervises children to help keep them safe. She has a secure knowledge of child protection issues and understands what to do if she has a concern. Safeguarding is effective. The childminder obtains relevant information from parents about their children, to help her meet their care needs. Feedback from parents expresses the high regard they have for the childminder. She evaluates her practice to identify her strengths and what aspects to develop further. The childminder continues to make improvements to her provision and raise standards for children. For example, she has created a treasure basket which provides children with opportunities to explore and develop their sensory skills.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder plans a variety of activities and learning experiences for children. She joins in with the children's play to support and extend their learning. For example, when children are not sure how to play a game the childminder shows them what to do. Children gain confidence to join in and try to learn new things. The childminder helps children to develop their early language skills well. For example, she uses music and rhymes to help them learn new words and sounds. The childminder monitors children's progress effectively to identify any gaps in their learning and takes appropriate action to help them catch up.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder provides an environment where children feel welcomed, relaxed and valued. She has a calm, friendly approach that supports children's emotional well-being positively. Children visit a variety of different playgroups where they have the opportunity to play alongside other children, which helps them to develop their social skills. The childminder teaches children how to manage simple tasks, such as tidying up resources and taking their plate into the kitchen after eating. Children learn to manage basic self- care skills and about staying healthy. For example, they learn to wash their hands, play outdoors daily and eat healthy snacks.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress from their individual starting points. They show a good level of interest and use resources purposefully. Children listen well, follow simple instructions and concentrate for extended periods. They are confident and independent learners. Children gain the skills they need in readiness for the next stage in their learning and eventual move to school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY477154 Local authority Southwark Inspection number 1007234 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 2 - 4 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 2015. She lives in Bermondsey, in the London Borough of Southwark. The childminder provides care from Monday to Friday, all year round.

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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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