Childminder in Southwark

Childminder report 61 Holmdene Avenue, Herne Hill, London SE24 9LD

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Inspection date 6 September 2018 Previous inspection date 7 March 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 childminder provides a broad range of interesting experiences inside and outside. She plans the environment to give children plenty of choice and to develop skills in all areas of learning and development. n The childminder understands how to observe and assess children's progress and uses this information to plan the next steps in their learning. Children make good progress from their starting points. n Partnerships with parents are good. Parents speak very positively of the highly experienced childminder. The childminder shares tips to support children's care needs, for example, to support young children during potty training. n The childminder continues her professional development and attends training to strengthen her skills. n Children are confident and settled in the childminder's care. The childminder offers a welcoming, well-organised environment for children. For instance, children confidently

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The provision is good

rush to take off their shoes and outerwear eager to engage in a home-from-home environment.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

n At times, children do not have enough experiences to broaden their understanding of the world around them, particularly in relation to different people and communities. n On occasions, the childminder does not provide parents with precise information on how their children are developing to help them guide their child's learning at home.

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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 help children to learn more about other people and their cultures to increase their knowledge of the wider world n provide parents with more detailed information on how their children are developing to help them guide their children's learning at home.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

Inspection activities n The inspector took account of the views of parents spoken to during the visit and provided in written feedback. n The inspector spoke with the childminder and children at appropriate times throughout the inspection. n The inspector observed teaching activities indoors and outdoors, and assessed the impact of these on the quality of children's learning. n The inspector checked evidence of the childminder's suitability and qualifications. n The inspector sampled documentation and discussed with the childminder how she reflects on her practice.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

The childminder evaluates her practice. She uses feedback from parents and children to make positive improvements. She attends training to continue her professional development. For example, she reviews her policies following suggestions from recent courses and makes appropriate changes. Safeguarding is effective. The childminder is fully aware of her responsibilities and knows the procedures to follow should she have concerns about a child. She uses her knowledge of how young children learn to plan stimulating activities. She has effective systems to record children's progress and notes their areas for development. This helps her to identify and address gaps in their learning. The childminder works in partnership with other professionals. She effectively supports children's move to nursery or school by providing a broad range of activities, for example, visiting the setting and using storybooks to underpin children's transitions.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder is ambitious and has high expectations of all children. She uses opportunities skilfully to support the development of children's communication and language to enrich their vocabulary. For instance, she introduces words, such as 'gingham' to describe the different types of material the children use. Children enjoy a wide range of activities that support their physical development. They get plenty of fresh air and exercise. They use their imagination during small-world activities and enjoy challenges and problem solving. For example, they work out how the knights will get up the walls over the 'turrets' of the high castle surrounded by a moat. Children enjoy recalling stories and singing in different languages.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder knows children well. Children are happy and thrive in the childminder's care. She is sensitive to their individual needs and gives them comfort at appropriate times. Children are independent and follow their own interests. They confidently lead their play and enjoy the free-flow activities inside and outside. Children behave extremely well and confidently manage their self-care needs, such as washing their hands at appropriate times and deciding when they need to put their shoes on. The childminder provides nutritious meals. Parents comment that they really appreciate the varied menu. For example, the childminder displays the menu daily to include any possible allergens and has received a grade five for her food hygiene inspection. Children enjoy learning new skills and take part in cooking activities to develop their awareness for a healthy lifestyle. In addition, they eat cakes with healthy alternative ingredients and

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

discuss healthy eating during snack times.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are inquisitive and show an interest in early literacy. For example, they have chosen to have their name labels on their chairs and artwork. Children in receipt of funding and those who speak dual languages make good progress in their communication and language. They gain the skills needed for the next stage of their learning. They demonstrate simple mathematics during water play when they catch numbered plastic ducks, and are able to say and add the numbers together.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 159908 Local authority Southwark Inspection number 10065914 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 0 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 5 Date of previous inspection 7 March 2016

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2001. She lives in Herne Hill in the London Borough of Southwark. She provides care Monday to Friday, all year round.

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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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