Childminder in Southwark

Inspection date 4 March 2019 Previous inspection date Not applicable

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This inspection: Good 2

Previous inspection: Not applicable 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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This provision is good

n The childminder creates a nurturing, welcoming and stimulating learning environment. She gets to know children very well and plans a good variety of activities to follow their interests. Children make good progress in relation to their starting points. n Children develop close relationships with the childminder. She is sensitive, attentive and caring. Children have high levels of confidence and clearly enjoy their time with her. n The childminder understands how children learn and develop. She regularly observes and assesses their achievements and plans new experiences to challenge their learning. n The childminder makes good use of the local community. She regularly takes children to the park and library to help them to learn about the wider world. n The childminder has not sharply focused her professional development to deliver the highest quality of teaching for children. n The childminder does not obtain the views of parents about how she can continue to

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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 build on the programme of professional development to help raise the quality of teaching and learning to the highest level n gather the views of parents and use these when evaluating the provision and to plan for future development.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

Inspection activities n The inspector observed the quality of the childminder's interactions and teaching during activities and assessed the impact this has on children's learning. n The inspector evaluated an activity with the childminder. n The inspector held a number of discussions with the childminder and children at appropriate times. n The inspector checked evidence of the suitability of the childminder and how the childminder monitors children's progress. n The inspector viewed the rooms in the childminder's home used for caring for children.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has a good understanding of child protection issues. She understands her responsibility to report any concerns about a child's safety and well-being. The childminder has a good knowledge of how to keep children safe. This is illustrated when she carries out daily risk assessments of her home to help to minimise any hazards. She promotes children's safety effectively. The childminder regularly evaluates the service that she provides. She regularly updates parents about their children's progress and holds regular discussions about how they can approach children's learning in a consistent way.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder supports children to develop their language and communication skills effectively. She sits alongside them as they play, using good strategies to support their understanding and extend their vocabulary. Children thoroughly enjoy books and stories, and the childminder frequently questions them to reinforce their learning. The childminder fosters children's understanding of early mathematical concepts extremely well. For instance, she regularly encourages children to name colours and shapes and to count during their play. Children's creativity, imagination and early writing skills are well nurtured. Children show this as they enjoy experimenting with paint, brushes and sponges and give meanings to their creations.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder creates a stimulating environment where children are content, happy and feel valued. She teaches children about healthy lifestyles effectively. For instance, she helps them to understand the importance of washing their hands before eating. They frequently talk about which foods are healthy. The childminder is a positive role model. She has a very calm and gentle manner and regularly offers children praise and encouragement for their efforts and achievements. This helps to build their confidence and helps them to understand about boundaries and what is expected of them. Children have good opportunities to learn about what makes them unique. For instance, they regularly talk about their families and learn about different cultural festivals. This helps them to learn about each other's similarities and differences.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are active learners and show confidence to try new things. They enjoy making choices about their play and demonstrate good levels of independence. This is evident when young children feed themselves and help to tidy up toys and set up new activities. Children show good engagement and listening skills. They enjoy singing and exploring musical instruments, and they have a growing awareness of rhythm and music. Children learn a range of skills in preparation for their next stage of learning.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY543729 Local authority Lambeth Inspection number 10090476 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 - 4 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 3 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Registers

The childminder registered in February 2017 and lives in Stockwell, in the London Borough of Lambeth. She works Monday to Friday from 7am until 6pm, all year round except for family holidays and bank holidays.

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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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