Childminder 107250

Inspection date 13 September 2018 Previous inspection date 10 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 experienced childminder is passionate about providing good-quality care and education for children. She is sensitive to children's individual requirements and adapts the day to meet their needs effectively. n Children are happy, settled and enjoy positive relationships with the childminder. The childminder provides regular praise and encouragement and this has a positive effect on children's confidence and emotional well-being. n Children behave well. The childminder guides children to share and take turns during play. Children develop good relationships as they learn from each other and play cooperatively together. n Children enjoy a good range of motivating and engaging experiences, many of which take place outdoors. Children are active learners and make good progress in relation to their starting points. n The childminder regularly shares information about children's daily routines and emerging interests with parents. This frequent exchange helps to support home

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The provision is good

learning and provides consistency in children's care.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

n On occasion, children do not have enough time to respond to the childminder's enthusiastic questioning and to fully develop their thinking skills. n The childminder does not fully maximise her good relationships with parents to seek and evaluate their views to help develop continual 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 provide children with more time to respond to questions and explore their own ideas n enhance the methods used to gain and evaluate the views of parents and use the information to help drive future improvements.

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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 the children and considered the impact this has on their learning. n The inspector had a tour of the areas in the childminder's home that are used for caring for children to ensure they were safe and suitable. n The inspector held a number of discussions with the childminder and spoke to the children. n The inspector looked at relevant documentation and evidence of the suitability of persons living in the household. n The inspector discussed the childminder's methods for evaluating the service she provides.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has completed recent training to keep her safeguarding knowledge up to date. She has a secure understanding of child protection issues, including the correct procedures to follow in the event of any concerns about a child's welfare. She effectively assesses risks to children in her home and on outings to ensure children are safe and secure in her care. The childminder works well with other professionals, such as local childminders. For instance, she runs a weekly playgroup with them and has regular opportunities to share her ideas and experience. This helps to sharpen her teaching skills and improve her knowledge further.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder knows children's individual qualities well. She uses information gained from parents when children join to plan interesting activities and build on children's current stage of development. The childminder monitors children's progress and uses her findings to plan their next steps in learning. This helps to ensure that she provides children with a wide range of experiences matched to their needs and to support them to make good progress. The childminder engages very well with children and introduces new vocabulary and concepts that extend their understanding of the world. For example, children delight when exploring props and flashcards to support their understanding of a familiar story. In addition, they also enjoy searching for real butterflies in the garden to extend and reinforce their learning. Children learn about creativity and emotions. For instance, they enjoy drawing to different types and tempos of music and the childminder

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

effectively supports them to discuss how the music makes them feel.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder creates a warm and welcoming environment, where children frequently laugh and are happy to play. Children build strong emotional attachments to the childminder and each other, and are confident to try new things. Children have plenty of opportunities during the day to be outdoors and be active. For example, they enjoy walking to the park, library and soft-play facilities, and frequently play in the well- equipped back garden. This effectively supports their physical development, social skills and knowledge of the wider community. Children have opportunities to learn about the similarities between themselves and others. For example, they participate in activities to learn about a variety of cultures and festivals. This helps them to learn respect and value others.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are inquisitive learners. They listen well, communicate their needs confidently and learn new words quickly. They learn to count and frequently use numbers and mathematical language in their play. Children are enthusiastic about new challenges and frequently show good levels of engagement. These attributes help them develop key skills in readiness for their next stage of learning, including school when the time comes.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 107250 Local authority Southwark Inspection number 10065900 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 2 - 2 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 2 Date of previous inspection 10 May 2016

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Registers

The childminder registered in 1993 and lives in East Dulwich, South East London. She operates Wednesday to Friday throughout the year, from 8am to 5.30pm.

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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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