Childminder EY302704

Inspection date 9 October 2018 Previous inspection date 23 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 childminder evaluates her service well. She uses feedback from parents, children and other practitioners to make improvements. This helps her to maintain good standards. n Children enjoy using easily accessible resources and show that they are curious and motivated to learn. Children make good progress. n The childminder supports children's communication and language skills well. She interacts with children effectively to help them to use and extend their vocabulary as they play and learn. n The childminder forms close bonds with children. She knows children well and gives them plenty of reassurance when needed. The childminder supports children's emotional well-being very effectively. n The childminder makes good use of resources in her setting and the local community to extend children's learning and development. For example, she regularly visits the local park to further develop children's physical skills.

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The provision is good

n Parents value the service they receive. They appreciate the flexible and responsive care given to their children.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

n The childminder does not provide consistent opportunities for children to make marks or practise their emerging writing skills. n The childminder does not consistently build on children's interest in technology or how things work.

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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 extend the opportunities available for children to develop and practise their early writing skills n enhance children's increasing awareness of technology and its uses.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

Inspection activities n The inspector observed the quality of interactions between the childminder and children, and assessed the impact of these on children's learning. n The inspector jointly observed and discussed a children's activity with the childminder. n The inspector reviewed documents, including evidence of children's learning, policies and procedures, and documents relating to children's safety and health. n The inspector spoke with children and considered the views of parents during the inspection visit. n The inspector viewed the areas of the childminder's home used by children.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

The childminder uses feedback received from parents and children effectively to further develop her service and meet their needs. For example, she has extended her hours and considers how to engage children in more active play outdoors. The childminder uses her links with other practitioners to share ideas and keep up to date with childcare issues. This contributes well to her continuous improvements and helps children to make good progress. Safeguarding is effective. The childminder completes regular training to enhance her knowledge about the potential risks posed to children. She knows how to respond if she has concerns about a child's welfare. The childminder has effective systems to keep children safe, such as involving children in risk assessments when at the park.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder plans activities that take account of children's needs and interests well. She makes good use of her wide range of resources to help children engage in activities and hold their attention effectively. For instance, the childminder uses large models of teeth and a toothbrush as props while sharing a story with children. She encourages them to count while they brush the teeth. This helps children to develop good early literacy and mathematical skills. The childminder supports children's good communication and language development. She speaks with them about their family members, asks questions about what they do and skilfully links conversations to prior learning.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder develops warm relationships with children. She offers reassurance, such as hugs and cuddles, when children seek her out in the presence of unfamiliar visitors. The childminder is a good role model and helps children to develop positive social skills. She patiently answers questions, encourages children to use good manners and helps children to recognise and name their emotions when they get upset. Children behave well and help their younger friends. The childminder supports children to understand how to stay healthy, for example, as she speaks with them about looking after teeth. She supports their growing awareness of how to stay safe, such as when they play with pretend traffic lights and road signs.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children show consideration for others as they share resources. They use their imaginations well and sing spontaneously while playing. Children demonstrate a keen interest in books as they select books and retell stories. They begin to manage risks and challenges for themselves on outings away from the childminder's home. Children progress well from their starting points and are well prepared for their next stages in learning and for school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY302704 Local authority Southwark Inspection number 10065935 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 - 7 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 3 Date of previous inspection 23 May 2016

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2005. She lives in the East Dulwich area of the London Borough of Southwark. She operates Monday to Thursday from 8am to 6pm, for most of the year. The childminder holds an appropriate 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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