Childminder in Southwark

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 16 January 2018 17 January 2017

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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

 The childminder is fully aware of her responsibility to supervise children and protect them from harm. She effectively takes action to manage and eliminate risks inside and outside to help children play safely.  Overall, children display good levels of emotional development. The childminder forms secure attachments with them and values their unique ideas. Children settle well and make good progress in their learning and development.  The childminder frequently shares information with parents about the progress children make and provides ideas to support home learning.  The childminder is reflective in her practice. She welcomes and includes the views of other early years professionals when making changes to help raise outcomes for children. She has met the action and recommendations from the previous inspection.  Children develop good physical skills. The childminder regularly takes children out to

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This provision is good

playgroups and parks to engage in robust physical play.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not consistently organise play areas and resources to encourage children to enhance their independence.  On occasion, the childminder does not prepare activities to help keep young children consistently engaged.

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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

 review the organisation of resources to help children become more independent in their play  provide further support and encouragement to help young children remain consistently engaged in meaningful play.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed activities and interactions between the childminder and children throughout the inspection.  The inspector viewed documentation, such as evidence of suitability and qualifications.  The inspector viewed areas in the property used for childminding.  The inspector spoke with the childminder at appropriate times throughout the inspection.  The inspector discussed with the childminder how she evaluates her practice and any changes she has made since her last inspection.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has a good knowledge and understanding of child protection procedures and knows how to report any concerns regarding children's welfare. She is aware of her duty to prevent and protect children from exposure to situations which may put them at significant risk of harm. The childminder attends regular training to help her keep her knowledge and skills up to date. She puts what she learns into effective use to help raise children's outcomes. For example, training she attended has helped her to fully understand how she can use children's interests to extend their learning more effectively. The childminder effectively tracks the progress of all children and ensures that children achieve well in all areas of learning. She works closely with the local nurseries and primary schools to support children's move to school.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder obtains relevant information from parents about what children can and cannot do when they start. She uses this information well to plan for what children need to learn next to help them progress in their learning. The childminder interacts well with children and asks relevant questions to build on their communication and language skills. For example, while looking at colours with the youngest children, she positioned herself well, commented on what the children were doing and repeated instructions to help them understand. This helped the youngest children to remain focused and eager to learn. The childminder fosters children's interest in books and makes story time enjoyable and engaging. For example, she allows younger children to identify key characters in books and provides puppets alongside reading for great enjoyment.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder provides children with a safe and welcoming environment. She gives clear expectations for behaviour and encourages children to share and take turns. This contributes positively to the way children behave. The childminder encourages children to develop good hygiene routines and provides a variety of healthy meals. She discusses the importance of healthy eating with children during mealtimes to reinforce their understanding of healthy lifestyles.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children develop good skills for their next stage of learning. For example, babies are very active and they move around with ease, exploring toys and finding out how things work. Younger children enjoy riding bicycles and cars, and learn how to coordinate and balance their bodies in different ways. Children listen well to instructions and begin to join words to communicate their needs.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY307924 Local authority Southwark Inspection number 1107622 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 3

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 17 January 2017

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2005. She lives in Bermondsey within 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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