Childminder in Southwark

Inspection date 16 April 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 builds good partnerships with parents. She regularly discusses the progress children make. She shares activities with parents to enable them to continue children's learning at home. n The childminder encourages children's early mathematical skills. For example, they count how many seconds the milk will take to warm up in preparation for breakfast. Children make good progress in their learning. n The childminder encourages children to make their own choices during play and manage small challenges, such as working out how to make technology toys work in different ways to complete tasks. n Parents comment that they really appreciate the childminder's approach. They say their children are very secure in her care, and engage in lots of activities which develop their communication and language skills. n The children are very happy and well behaved. They have formed strong attachments with the childminder, which gives them a strong sense of well-being.

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This provision is good

n The childminder actively promotes equality and diversity. For instance, She uses dual- language books from the library, which children also use at home. n Children learn to share with their peers and take turns during their play. They are extremely well behaved. n The childminder does not routinely seek the views of parents when she evaluates her service, in order to help identify improvements for future developments. n The childminder's evaluation of the provision does not accurately identify the strengths and weaknesses of the provision and enable her to identify precisely how to increase outcomes for children even further.

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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 good partnerships with parents to provide opportunities for them to share their views more fully about the service provided n make greater use of the evaluation process to identify areas to improve the quality of the provision even further.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

n The inspector looked at relevant documentation, including evidence of the suitability of adults working with children. The inspector discussed with the childminder how she reflects on her practice. n The inspector spoke to some parents on the day of the inspection, and took account of their views. n The inspector carried out a joint observation with the childminder. n The inspector toured the premises. She observed the quality of teaching, and assessed the impact this has on children's learning. n The inspector held a number of discussions with children during the inspection.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has good knowledge of child protection. She is aware of the potential signs and symptoms and knows how to respond to any possible concerns she may have for children within her care. The childminder ensures her mandatory training is kept up to date. She carries out regular risk assessments of her premises and on outings, to keep children safe. For example, she considers the different age groups of children when planning trips. Older children wear high-visibility vests and young children have group wrist straps. The childminder works closely with parents and gathers information about their home language when children start. As a result, children settle quickly. The childminder uses an effective system when assessing and monitoring the children's progress. This enables her to address any gaps in their learning and provide additional support if necessary.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder has high expectations of all children. She supports them well to develop their communication skills. They demonstrate this when they describe how to use the blender and food processor. They name different fruits and identify colours as they pretend to make fruit juices. The childminder gives children plenty of opportunities to develop their early literacy and mathematical skills. She is skilled at promoting children's imagination, and encourages them to act out ideas and recall previous events. For example, children set up pretend schools. Young children know shapes. For example, they draw circles and patterns on chalkboards. Children enjoy counting out what they need, and reading books to their dolls. They develop the skills they need for their move on to school.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder provides a highly stimulating environment which encourages children to be motivated. They are encouraged to be independent, and constantly extend their play with different resources and experiences. For example, children sing songs about lions. They talk about pictures of animals they find and use wild animal toys to add to their play. In this way, children enhance their understanding of the world around them. Children are encouraged to develop their physical skills and are supported to be healthy. They increase their confidence and social skills. For instance, they have regular opportunities to socialise with others and to form firm friendships at toddler groups and the park. Children show a positive sense of self-esteem. Young children learn to look after themselves, for example by taking off their shoes and feeding themselves at mealtimes.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children, including those in receipt of additional funding and those who speak English as an additional language, progress well from where they started. Children are confident to ask questions and share their ideas. They are eager to try new things. Children enjoy experimenting alongside their peers to work things out. For example, they concentrate for long periods of time as they design butterflies using the pegboard. Children make good progress in all their skills.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY542851 Local authority Southwark Inspection number 10099424 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 - 5 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 2017 and lives in East Dulwich in the London Borough of Southwark. She operates Monday to Friday from 8am to 6pm. The childminder holds a relevant level 3 qualification.

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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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