Childminder in Southwark

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 25 July 2017 11 May 2016

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This inspection: Good 2

Previous inspection: Requires Improvement

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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 of all ages are provided with a wide range of activities to promote their learning and development at the childminder's home and in the wider community. For example, they regularly access additional equipment, and play and learn with other children, at the local playgroup. All children progress well overall.  The childminder has established good relationships with the parents and wider family members of children in her care. She uses her knowledge of child development to give sensitive advice and support.  The childminder shares a range of information with parents and tailors her service to meet children's individual care needs.  Children form strong bonds with the childminder and often seek her out for cuddles and support. Their social and emotional needs are well met.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not consistently offer opportunities for children to learn and play using familiar languages.  Information gathered from parents about children's development at home is not always used to help build further on children's learning.

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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

 extend the opportunities for children to learn and play in languages that are familiar to them  build on existing partnerships with parents so that information shared about children's learning and development, when they are outside of the provision, is used to help them progress further.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed interactions and activities provided for children, indoors and outside.  The inspector reviewed documents, including registers, policies and children's learning records.  The inspector observed an activity that took place with the children and discussed this with the childminder.  The inspector spoke with the childminder at appropriate times.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder is aware of who to report to if she has concerns about children. She accesses support for children when early intervention services are needed and works with outside agencies to support children and families. The childminder takes steps to promote children's safety. She uses training to update her knowledge and enhance her practice. The childminder has met actions set at the last inspection. Children now have increased choices about what they play with and the childminder has developed her systems for assessing their progress. The childminder evaluates her service and puts plans in place to address priorities in order to continually improve.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder provides a range of activities inside and outdoors. Children request which songs to sing. They enjoy beating drums, stamping and shaking bells on their arms and feet as they dance and march. The childminder completes accurate initial and ongoing assessments of children's learning to help children progress well overall. She recognises when children are able to take costumes of their favourite book characters on and off without her help. She contributes well to the development of children's self-help skills. Children concentrate and use their small muscles as they handle tools to manipulate play dough. They recognise patterns as they use lattice rollers to make shapes. This helps to support their early mathematical skills.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder uses settling-in periods to learn about what children know and can do. This helps children feel more secure when they arrive in her care and contributes to their emotional well-being. Children are provided with healthy snacks and meals which meet their individual dietary needs. The childminder helps children to understand how to maintain good health and hygiene habits. The childminder promotes children's understanding of other cultures and communities. For example, she uses resources and books that reflect the ethnicity of children in her care.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children have access to a range of learning environments. They use their imaginations as they play, and enjoy singing and playing instruments. They practise using the muscles they will need for early writing. They are supported to become confident and independent learners. Overall, children are well prepared for the next stages in their learning.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 107172 Local authority Southwark Inspection number 1084090 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 4 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 3

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 1997 and lives in the South Bermondsey area of the London Borough of Southwark. She operates from 8am to 6pm on Monday to Friday, all year round, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate qualification at level 3.

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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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