Childminder 107325

Inspection date 1 October 2018 Previous inspection date 1 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 Children form secure attachments with the childminder and demonstrate that they feel comfortable in her company. The childminder has a caring and nurturing approach. This helps to build children's self-esteem and confidence. n The childminder develops good partnerships with parents. She offers ongoing support and regularly exchanges information about children's interests and progress to promote consistency in children's care. n The childminder has good systems to help children to settle in quickly. For example, she gains relevant information from parents about children's routines and their likes and dislikes. This helps her to get to know children well and to plan age-appropriate experiences that they enjoy. n The childminder makes regular observations of children's progress and uses this information to monitor and form accurate assessments. Children develop new skills to support them with their next stage of learning.

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The provision is good

n The childminder supports children's communication and language skills particularly well. For instance, she effectively reinforces babies' emerging speech through repetition, and introduces new vocabulary to develop their understanding of new words.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

n Children do not consistently have enough opportunities to explore natural objects and resources freely, to help develop their sensory skills and creativity. n The childminder's professional development is not sharply focused on delivering the highest teaching and learning opportunities for children.

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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 increase opportunities for children to access activities freely, to help them to develop their sensory skills and creativity even further n focus professional development opportunities more precisely on gaining further knowledge and skills to continue to raise the quality of teaching even higher.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

Inspection activities n The inspector observed the quality of interactions during activities and assessed the impact this has on children's learning. n The inspector looked at children's assessment records and planning documentation. n The inspector held a number of discussions with the childminder about how to keep children safe, and the learning and development requirements. n The inspector viewed areas of the childminder's home used for caring for children. n The inspector took account of the views of parents through written feedback.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has a good understanding of how to keep children safe from harm. She knows whom to contact if she has any concerns about a child's safety or welfare. The childminder risk assesses the areas of her home to make sure potential hazards are minimised and children play in a safe environment. The childminder regularly evaluates her practice and seeks the views of others, such as parents and children, to identify further areas for continued improvement. Parents' written views show good levels of satisfaction with the quality of care their children receive.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder engages well in children's play. She speaks clearly to young children and effectively supports children's choices, interests and spontaneous play. Children are confident to initiate their own ideas. For example, they start to identify different parts of the body when playing with dolls, and the childminder extends their learning by encouraging them to find their own body parts. Children have good opportunities to develop their mathematical knowledge. For instance, they learn new colours, shapes and sizes as they explore construction blocks and experiment with wooden bead frames. Children have frequent opportunities to develop their physical skills. For example, they press buttons on interactive toys and enjoy drawing at an easel.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder provides a warm and welcoming environment. She is sensitive and attentive to children's individual needs and routines, and has a flexible approach towards the care she offers. This positively contributes to children's personal, social and emotional development. The childminder encourages children to have a positive approach towards learning. For instance, she frequently praises their efforts and achievements, and supports young children to do things for themselves, such as helping to tidy up their toys. The childminder provides opportunities for children to adopt healthy lifestyles. For example, she encourages healthy eating and organises regular visits to the park and places of interest in the local community for exercise, fresh air and to widen children's experiences of the world.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are motivated learners who enjoy actively exploring their environment. They have a desire to be busy and engage in new experiences. Although children have only recently started to attend, they are beginning to show signs of making good progress. For example, they show curiosity when looking at books and enjoy practising their early writing skills. Children's eagerness to learn is a positive attribute to help them in preparation for their future learning and school when the time comes.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 107325 Local authority Southwark Inspection number 10065904 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 - 6 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 2 Date of previous inspection 1 March 2016

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Registers

The childminder registered in 1997. She lives in Camberwell, in the London Borough of Southwark. She provides care Monday to Thursday from 7am until 6pm, 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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