Rice, Joanne

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 5 September 2017 11 March 2015

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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 provides a welcoming and nurturing environment. Children are happy in her care and develop positive relationships with her, helping them to feel secure and valued.  The childminder has a high regard for children's safety with a good understanding of the procedures to follow should there be any concerns about a child's welfare. The childminder's home is well organised, and potential risks are identified and managed well.  Children's language and social skills are effectively supported through a range of relevant activities and experiences which children find motivating and enjoyable.  The children have access to a range of quality resources that the childminder uses to promote their learning.  Children develop a good awareness of how to maintain a healthy lifestyle with an emphasis placed on choosing healthy foods, following good hygiene practices and developing their physical skills.

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This provision is good

 The childminder regularly updates parents on their child's development. This helps parents to become involved in their child's learning and also encourages a shared approach to meeting their individual needs.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not always give a sharp enough focus to continuing her own professional development to identify areas that will further extend her existing skills and knowledge.

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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 a more focused reflective outlook to further enhance already good practices.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector sampled a range of documents, including written policies and procedures.  The inspector observed activities in the childminder's home.  The inspector spoke to the childminder and children at appropriate times during the inspection.  The inspector had a tour of the areas of the childminder's home which are used by the children.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has a good understanding of her role in safeguarding children and the procedures to follow should she have any concerns about a child's welfare. She shares policies and procedures with parents to help them understand her roles and responsibilities in caring for their child. A two-way flow of information between parents and the childminder helps ensure that the needs of the child are effectively met and also promotes a shared approach to their care. The environment is safe and secure with resources carefully organised which provides the opportunity for children to explore independently. The childminder keeps up to date with changes in legislation and has completed some recent training.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder knows the children well and understands how they like to learn. She observes the children carefully and uses this information to help plan for relevant activities and experiences that will excite and interest them. She provides parents with information about what they can expect their child to achieve in their learning. The childminder effectively supports children's language development, including those who are learning English as an additional language. For example she uses words used by the child at home. Resources are provided which reflect children's different backgrounds which also values them as individuals. Children learn about the world they live in as they participate in planned daily outings within the local community and find out about how to care for animals.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder has developed positive relationships with the children which are warm and caring. The children's needs are met sensitively and in a timely way. For example, she responds immediately to a child's tiredness, which further supports the child's emotional well-being. Children gain a good level of independence relevant to their ages. For example, they are competent at feeding themselves. They make confident choices about the activities they want to join in with and which toys with which they would like to play. Children are encouraged to adopt healthy lifestyles as they enjoy a nutritious lunch and have constant access to drinking water. The childminder is a positive role model for the children. For example, she shows them how to care for resources and each other.

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Outcomes for children are good

The childminder regularly checks the progress that the children are making and identifies any areas in the child's development which require further support. Children demonstrate confidence as they choose what they would like to do. They practise their self-help skills, developing their own sense of achievement and preparing them for the next steps in their learning and development.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY408163 Local authority Southwark Inspection number 1094271 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register Age range of children 2 - 2 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 1

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 11 March 2015

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2010. She lives in a first-floor flat in East Dulwich in the borough of Southwark. The childminder operates on weekdays for 48 weeks of the year.

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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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