Childminder EY489073

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 8 March 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 and her assistants support children's communication and language development effectively. For example, they describe what young children do and introduce them to new words. Older children learn to use talk to describe their experiences. For instance, they state that they see 'aeroplanes in the airport' and 'in the sky'. All children make good progress from their starting points.  Young children form close emotional bonds with the childminder. Older children enjoy sharing their experiences with others. For instance, they giggle and laugh as they sing songs together and copy actions. They behave well and are happy and confident.  The childminder reflects well on her practice and seeks the views of parents and her assistants to plan for improvements. She shares ideas with other childminders to plan for positive changes to practice and provision. She is ambitious and aims high for all

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This provision is good

children. This helps her to maintain good standards in children's learning and care.  The childminder establishes close relationships with children's families. Partnerships with parents are strong. Parents express the view that the childminder is professional and caring, and has a genuine interest in promoting children's development.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The assistants miss some opportunities to fully support young children's participation during some planned group activities.  The childminder's organisation of some arts and crafts activities is less successful at times. Occasionally, this limits opportunities for older children to share resources and interact with each other.

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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

 strengthen opportunities to fully support young children's participation during planned group activities  consider further ways to improve the organisation of arts and crafts activities so that all children participate and benefit fully from these learning experiences.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed children and their interactions with the childminder and her assistants.  The inspector viewed a sample of documents, including children's learning records.  The inspector held discussions with the childminder at appropriate times.  The inspector carried out a joint observation with the childminder and assessed how she evaluates teaching practice.  The inspector took account of the views of parents and children.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The childminder monitors the work of her assistants effectively and provides able guidance to them to help ensure that the teaching practice is consistently strong. For example, she shares information and ideas with them on ways to help children to build on their understanding of equality and diversity. Children learn to value differences. She supports their professional development effectively and ensures they complete all mandatory training. The childminder tracks individual children's progress regularly, and shares her observations and assessments effectively with parents and professionals. This helps them to plan jointly for the next steps in children's learning and work together to address any gaps in their development. Partnerships with other early years providers are strong. These practices help to support continuity in children's learning and care. Safeguarding is effective. The childminder and her assistants have a good knowledge and understanding

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

of child protection issues. They deploy themselves well and supervise children effectively to help meet their individual needs.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder and her assistants support older children well to help them develop a sense of their immediate family. For instance, children learn to describe what their mum looks like, as they engage in activities relating to upcoming Mother's Day. The childminder provides opportunities for children to build on their understanding of how living things grow. For instance, children learn to feed guinea pigs. The assistants support young children well to help them build on their early mathematical skills. For instance, children learn to count the steps as they go upstairs. The childminder provides opportunities for children to explore various musical instruments. This helps them to build on their creativity.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder provides regular opportunities for children to exercise in the fresh air, such as in her garden and on regular outings to local parks and amenities. Children develop a healthy lifestyle. Children build on their independence. For instance, they learn to take their coats and boots off after outdoor play. Children learn to take appropriate risks. For example, the assistants teach older children to use scissors safely. They praise children for their efforts. Children develop positive self-esteem and build confidence in their abilities. The childminder works closely with parents to help meet children's dietary needs, including any individual preferences or food intolerances. These arrangements contribute to children's good health.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are prepared well for future learning. Older children build on their early literacy skills. They learn to comment on pictures in books and to make marks. Young children build on their understanding of technology. For instance, they press buttons and listen to recorded sounds.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY489073 Local authority Southwark Inspection number 1026953 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 0 - 3 Total number of places 17 Number of children on roll 13

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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. She lives in the London Borough of Southwark. She provides childcare all day on Monday to Thursday, for most of the year. The childminder works with two assistants.

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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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