Childminder in Southwark

Inspection date 15 October 2018 Previous inspection date 20 February 2014

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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 gathers useful information from parents to support children, who settle quickly. Children form strong emotional attachments with the childminder. They feel safe and secure. Children behave extremely well. n Partnership with parents is good. Parents comment that they appreciate the daily diary feedback with children's key achievements, updates and photographs. n The childminder has high expectations. She uses her understanding of the early years foundation stage to evaluate her practice. Feedback from parents and children enable the childminder to carefully plan and develop her practice. For example, following suggestions by the children, the childminder has created an attractive, inviting book corner. n The quality of teaching is consistently strong. The childminder tailors her activities to support children's individual needs with a wide range of learning opportunities. Children make good progress. For example, young children quickly learn how to feed

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The provision is good

themselves and put on their shoes to go outside. n The childminder supports young children to develop an early understanding of mathematical concepts. For example, she encourages them to count and subtract the rubber ducks in the water play as they sing 'five little ducks went swimming one day'.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

n The childminder misses some opportunities to encourage children to explore diversity through their play, and to use their home language to enrich their learning experiences. n The childminder does not consistently plan and provide enough play opportunities for children that help them to explore and develop an understanding of the natural world.

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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 take every opportunity to encourage children to explore diversity through their play, and develop and use their home language to enrich their learning experiences n plan further play opportunities that help children to explore and develop an understanding and appreciation for the natural world around them.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

Inspection activities n The inspector had a tour of the areas used for childminding. n The inspector held discussions with the childminder. She looked at documentation and evidence of the suitability of persons living in the household. n The inspector carried out a joint observation with the childminder. n The inspector considered the views of children and parents spoken to on the day. n The inspector observed the quality of teaching and learning during activities indoors and outdoors and the impact on children's learning.

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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. She knows the action to take in the event of a safeguarding concern. She is committed to developing her professional skills and improve her understanding and practice. For example, she attends a regular group with other childminders and receives support from the local authority adviser. The childminder uses her new skills following recent food hygiene training, to benefit the children in her care. For example, she ensures her allergens information is up to date. The childminder reviews her policies and procedures, and ensures that parents are fully informed of any changes. Each parent has a password in case they need to change arrangements regarding who will be collecting their children. The childminder joins in with children's activities and supports them well in their learning. She has an encouraging approach supporting their communication and

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

language development. For example, she extends young children's vocabulary during sand play with words, such as 'half full' and 'empty.'

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder monitors and observes children regularly, and makes precise assessments. She skilfully helps younger children to develop their literacy skills. For instance, children eagerly choose their favourite storybooks. They confidently turn the pages and enjoy naming the different animals and exploring the sounds they make. The childminder supports children to develop their physical, personal, social and emotional skills for the next stage in their learning, to ensure that children are ready for school. For example, she follows the school topic and works on relevant letters and numbers following discussions with the teacher.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder provides a warm and welcoming environment. Children are confident and happy. They are keen learners and listen carefully to the childminder who is a good role model. Children gain an excellent understanding of how to lead healthy lives. For example, they enjoy exploring both indoor and outdoor play areas and explore independently. They access outside in all weathers. The childminder encourages children to try new fruit and vegetables at snack time. She supports children effectively to manage challenges and solve problems for themselves. Young children initiate their play activities. For example, they take the train set from the shelf and build train tracks. They skilfully link pieces of the track together and build bridges. The childminder gives meaningful praise to children's achievements. Children enjoy receiving encouragement from the childminder. They give themselves a clap when they complete tasks.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are working well within expected levels of development for their age. Young children concentrate well and enjoy exploring shapes and patterns. They are eager to help pack away after making circle shapes with their fingers in the flour. They skilfully pick up any overspill and place it back on the tray at the end of the activity. Children are interested and engage in new activities. For example, they learn how to blow bubbles. They are fascinated as they develop skills to make them large and small.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY453648 Local authority Southwark Inspection number 10060115 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 2 Date of previous inspection 20 February 2014

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2013. She lives in the Nunhead area of the London Borough of Southwark. The childminder works Monday to Friday 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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