Buabeng, Stephen Dankwa

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 24 January 2018 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 caring and positive. He builds strong relationships with children and gets to know them well. He praises their achievements and helps to give children the confidence they need for their future learning. Children are very happy and settled.  The childminder builds strong partnerships with parents and keeps them well informed about children's welfare and learning. He works well with parents to help them support children's learning at home and regularly shares children's developmental next steps.  The childminder regularly observes children's play and assesses their development closely. He quickly identifies any gaps in learning and offers further support. Children make good progress from their starting points in learning.  The childminder reviews his provision effectively to help him improve his practice. He identifies strengths and weaknesses and uses this information to help him focus on

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 At times, the childminder speaks too quickly and does not enable young children to hear clear words to fully support their early language development.  Occasionally, the childminder does not make the best use of the environment to help young children see a wide range of play opportunities and fully engage in their 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

 enhance teaching skills to support children's good early language development even further  strengthen opportunities to help young children remain fully engaged in their play at all times.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed children and the childminder playing together.  The inspector examined a sample of documentation, including safeguarding policies and procedures, and children's records.  The inspector and the childminder discussed the play activities and children's learning during the inspection, and undertook a joint observation of children's play.  The inspector observed the quality of teaching and the impact this has on children's learning.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The enthusiastic childminder is committed to improving the experiences and learning opportunities for children. For example, he has recently improved his support for children's behaviour and knows how to set clear and consistent expectations. The childminder uses a variety of ways to help him develop and improve his knowledge. He discusses good practice with his co-childminder and other professionals, and researches new ideas to help make children's learning enjoyable. The childminder recently improved the way he promotes positive values for children through everyday interactions. He occasionally works with an assistant and supervises them closely, offering good support, guidance and coaching. Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has a thorough up-to-date understanding of how to deal with child protection concerns. He confidently knows how to identify and minimise risks to children effectively.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder joins in well with children's play and extends their learning well, overall. For example, as young children enjoy exploring ingredients as they make dough, he encourages them to explore a variety of tools. Children develop good early control as they roll out the dough and squash it in their hands. The childminder sings songs throughout children's play and teaches them the words and actions so they can join in. He supports children's early communication skills well overall and children enjoy looking through books with him, as he names what they see in the pictures.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder warmly welcomes children into his home and supports their emotional and physical well-being successfully. He gently encourages children's good behaviour and consistently praises their efforts. For example, young children happily help to tidy away toys and proudly smile when they get them in the right boxes. The childminder regularly takes children out into the local community to help them make new friendships and develop their positive social skills. Children have access to plenty of fresh air and are given exciting opportunities for physical exercise, such as on trips to local parks and physical play areas.

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Outcomes for children are good

Young children show good curiosity during their sensory play and enjoy exploring textures with their hands. They enjoy exploring the different sounds they can make, such as by banging and shaking musical instruments. Children confidently move around their environment and show good physical development. They enjoy helping to turn the pages of books and show an early interest in literacy. Children are independent and enjoy managing tasks from an early age, such as feeding themselves and making choices in their play. They follow instructions well and express themselves confidently. Children quickly learn the skills needed for the next stage in their learning.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY492880 Local authority Southwark Inspection number 1031875 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 1 Total number of places 12 Number of children on roll 1

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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. His wife is also a registered childminder and they work together. The childminder also occasionally works with an assistant. The childminder provides care for children each weekday between 7am and 6pm, 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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