Childminder in Southwark

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 21 February 2018 8 December 2014

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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 a secure knowledge and understanding of how children learn. She interacts well with them to support their play and learning. Children make good progress.  The childminder has positive relationships with parents. For example, she provides them with detailed information about their child's activities and achievements, to support home learning.  The childminder has a good awareness of how to safeguard children and the procedures to follow should she have any concerns about a child in her care.  Children are happy. They form close bonds with the childminder who has secure settling-in procedures in place. This helps support children to develop their emotional well-being and feel comfortable in their surroundings.  The childminder helps children to develop good social skills. For instance, they regularly go to the park and indoor play gyms to meet up with friends and adults.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Younger children have less opportunities to partake fully in a wide variety of sensory experiences to enable them to explore making marks.  The childminder does not provide younger children with opportunities to explore and investigate a wide range of textures using their senses.

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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 and improve the experiences for younger children to develop an interest in media and materials  strengthen the opportunities younger children have to explore making marks to develop their interest in literacy.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the daily routine and practice, and discussed the organisation and management of the childminding service with the childminder.  The inspector held discussions with the childminder at appropriate times during the inspection.  The inspector read a sample of documents written by the childminder, including the safeguarding policy and children's learning and development information.  The inspector read letters of reference from parents to take account of their views.  The inspector and childminder observed children and discussed the learning that took place.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder constantly provides close supervision and monitors children. She carries out thorough risk assessments in the home and on outings to help keep children safe and protected. The childminder reflects on the service she offers to improve outcomes for children. She has a positive attitude to her professional development. For instance, she regularly meets with other early years professionals and attends training events to improve her already good skills and knowledge. The childminder understands the importance of working closely with other professionals to help to provide continuity of care and learning.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder uses observation and assessments of children effectively, to identify their starting points and what they need to learn next. She plans activities that interest and engage them. For example, the children enjoy singing action songs with the childminder. The childminder gets down to the children's level and joins in with their play experiences. For instance, she names the animals on the blocks and encourages the children to make the animal sounds. The childminder listens and effectively responds to children's chatter. She skilfully introduces and repeats new words while children play, to help extend their vocabulary.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder offers children a variety of outings in the community, such as trips on public transport to visit the library and museums. These experiences help them to learn about their local area and the world around them. Children behave well. The childminder is a good role model who praises children's attempts and involves them in decision making, such as which story they would like to have read to them. The childminder provides children with daily opportunities to exercise. For instance, younger children develop their physical skills as they practise walking, using a push-along walker. Children are encouraged to drink water throughout the day as they learn about how to lead a healthy lifestyle.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are well prepared for the next stage in their learning, including the move on to nursery and school. They follow good hygiene routines relevant to their age and ability. Children make good progress. They are keen to interact and engage in activities, such as practising their hand-to-eye coordination as they take turns placing small wooden hoops on the pegs. Children learn to respect their own and others' differences, and display a strong sense of belonging as they explore the environment.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY437726 Local authority Southwark Inspection number 1071461 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register Age range of children 0 - 7 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 3

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 8 December 2014

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2012 and lives in the London Borough of Southwark. She offers care from 8am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, for most of the year. The childminder holds a relevant early years 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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