Childminder EY404621

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 19 February 2018 23 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 has good arrangements to help evaluate the effectiveness of her provision. For example, she regularly seeks the views of parents and communicates regularly with other practitioners to enhance her service.  The childminder provides accessible resources and enjoyable learning experiences that children engage with, inside and outdoors.  The childminder builds strong relationships with children and parents from the start. This helps children to settle in quickly. She supports children's emotional well-being very well.  Children receive good support from the childminder to develop their early literacy skills. For example, she engages babies well as she reads stories that they select.  The childminder tailors her provision to meet children's individual care needs. Parents speak very highly of the service they receive.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The information the childminder shares with parents about children's development is not precise in all areas of learning to help them to understand how to support children's learning at home.  The childminder provides limited opportunities for children to learn about living things.

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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 the information shared with parents so that they are clear about the progress children make in different areas of their learning, and help them better support learning at home  extend opportunities for children to learn about living things throughout the year.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector looked at the resources and areas of the childminder's home that she uses for children, inside and outdoors.  The inspector reviewed documentation, including children's learning records, parent questionnaires and information relating to children's safety and health.  The inspector observed the childminder's interactions with children and the impact it had on their learning.  The inspector discussed and reviewed an activity with the childminder.  The inspector sought the views of parents on the day of inspection.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder takes steps to update her knowledge of safeguarding issues. She knows how to recognise potential risks to children and who to report to if she has concerns. The childminder has good systems to help assure children's safety. For example, she helps children to understand what to do in the event of emergencies. The childminder completes training that helps her to understand the different ways that children learn and to keep her knowledge about childcare matters up to date. This contributes to the good progress that children make. The childminder evaluates her practice to drive improvement. For example, she has assessed how technology has enhanced the way she shares information, such as text messages with parents.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder supports children's communication and language skills well. She interacts with children effectively to help them to develop and use their emerging speaking skills as they play and learn. For example, the childminder encourages babies to open and close boxes as she says the words. The childminder makes good use of learning opportunities. For instance, she introduces counting as she helps babies explore the different textured pompoms. The childminder uses resources within her local community well. For example, visits to local parks and playgroups enhance children's learning experiences. The childminder closely observes children's achievements and provides good support for their next steps in learning. For instance, she helps babies to develop and use their physical skills as they move from crawling to walking.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder contributes to children's good social and emotional development. She is sensitive to the needs of children in her care. For example, she gives cuddles and reassurance when children seek her out when in the presence of unfamiliar adults. The childminder gathers detailed information about children from the start and works well in partnership with parents. For example, they share children's achievements and routines from home and the setting regularly. This helps to assure continuity of care. Children enjoy using resources that reflect diverse communities. This helps them to notice and understand similarities and differences between themselves and others.

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Outcomes for children are good

Babies show increasing confidence as they practise physical skills, such as standing unaided. They clap their hands in enjoyment as they hear favourite songs. Babies develop the small-hand muscles they will need to make marks or write as they attempt to use tongs and pick up spaghetti. Babies begin to develop good communication and language skills. For example, they babble and gesture to make their needs known. Children learn a good range of skills that prepares them well for the next stages in their learning, ready for their move on to school or nursery.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY404621 Local authority Southwark Inspection number 1094169 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 0 - 2 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 4

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 23 March 2015

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2010. She lives in the Nunhead area of the London Borough of Southwark. The childminder provides a service on Monday to Thursday, from 8am to 6pm, for most of the year. She holds a 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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