Childminder 107311

Inspection date 24 August 2018 Previous inspection date 9 May 2016

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This inspection: Good 2

Previous inspection: Good 2 Effectiveness of leadership and management Good 2 Quality of teaching, learning and assessment Good 2 Personal development, behaviour and welfare Good 2 Outcomes for children Good 2

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The provision is good

n The enthusiastic and energetic childminder builds good relationships with children. The childminder and her two co-childminders provide a welcoming and family orientated environment. She frequently praises children's achievements and gives them the confidence they need for future learning. n Children enjoy a good range of fun and exciting activities. The childminder understands how children learn and effectively plans experiences that capture their interest. n The childminder knows children's individual qualities well. She carries out regular observation and assessments to help her track and ensure children achieve new skills. Children make good progress, given their starting points. n Children behave extremely well. The childminder effectively supports them to manage their behaviour positively. Children are confident, sociable and cooperative. They show high levels of self-esteem and are active learners.

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The provision is good

n The childminder ensures that children are safe and protected from harm. A good range of policies and procedures supports her daily practice in maintaining a safe environment.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

n At times, the childminder does not give children enough time to follow their own chosen play ideas to develop their independent learning even further. n The childminder does not fully consider all options to engage parents to share their views and to contribute to the evaluation of her service to inform future improvements.

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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

n enhance opportunities and time for children to choose and develop their own play ideas to further support their independence n improve the system for evaluating the provision and include more opportunities to seek and act on the suggestions of parents.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

Inspection activities n The inspector observed the interactions between the childminder and children during play activities. n The inspector held discussions with the childminder about the learning and welfare requirements at different intervals during the inspection. n The inspector looked at policies, children's assessment records and a range of other documentation, including qualifications and the suitability of the childminder and her co-childminders. n The inspector discussed the childminder's self-evaluation and plans for future improvements.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

The childminder is keen to continue to improve her childminding provision and works effectively with her two co-childminders to strengthen and update her knowledge and skills. For example, she attends training and regularly engages in professional discussions on how to maintain good outcomes for children and families. There are good vetting procedures in place to ensure that all adults are suitable for their roles. Safeguarding is effective. The childminder understands her responsibility to keep children safe from harm and knows whom to contact if she has any concerns about a child's safety or well-being.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The high-energy and fun childminder organises a variety of engaging activities to keep children occupied and stimulated. Children enjoy their play and are progressing very well. Children learn respect for each other and have good opportunities to take turns and share. The childminder places good emphasis on supporting children to develop their communication skills. For example, she models language and uses descriptive language as children explore paint and practise their early writing skills. Children gain good skills in their mathematical development. For instance, they enjoy singing counting songs and show excellent knowledge of numbers and sequencing. Partnerships with parents are effective. Parents regularly contribute to their children's learning and progress through daily conversations with the childminder and have frequent opportunities to meet to discuss their children's ongoing development. The childminder has established good

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

systems to support children when they start school. For instance, she arranges to meet with their teachers to share information about children's interests and achievements to help them to settle in with ease.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder and her co-childminders create a happy and nurturing environment. Children are chatty, calm and content. They develop a positive self-image and share a strong bond with the bubbly childminder. Children are confident in their self-care skills and enjoy helping to tidy up. Children learn about the importance of healthy eating. For example, they enjoy high-quality food from around the world and have regular opportunities to be active when playing outdoors. Children have good opportunities to take part in activities that help them to recognise and value differences in themselves and others; for example, when learning about different cultural festivals and enjoying books that teach them about different people's backgrounds.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children enjoy new experiences and make good progress. Children who learn English as an additional language learn to speak English extremely well and have good opportunities to use their home language during play. Children confidently express their needs and build good relationships with others. They count and use numbers during routines and activities. Children are well prepared with the skills they need in readiness for school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 107311 Local authority Southwark Inspection number 10065903 Type of provision Childminder

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Registers

Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Day care type Childminder Age range of children 1 - 2 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 2 Date of previous inspection 9 May 2016

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Registers

The childminder registered in 1994. She provides care alongside two co-childminders in a colleague's home in the London Borough of Southwark. The childminder operates all year round from 8am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. She holds a childcare qualification at level 3.

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Registers

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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