Childminder in Southwark

Inspection date 10 June 2019 Previous inspection date 24 February 2016

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Effectiveness of leadership and management Requires improvement Quality of teaching, learning and assessment Good 2

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare Requires improvement Outcomes for children Good 2

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This is a provision that requires improvement

n The childminder has failed to complete checks for all adults living in the family home as required. n Although the childminder observes and records children's progress regularly, she does not always identify gaps in learning as quickly as possible. n The childminder does not consistently use opportunities to extend children's awareness of mathematical language and concepts during play.

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It has the following strengths

n The childminder provides a good range of activities and resources that support children's interests and extend their learning. Children make good progress. n The childminder is a good role model. She has a calm and caring approach and shows children respect. The childminder regularly provides praise and encouragement. Children respond positively to the childminder and behave well. n Partnerships with parents are effective. Parents are positive about the service the childminder provides. Good two-way communication and daily diaries keep the parents updated about their children's learning and development and support their learning at home. n Children are happy and settled. They form a strong attachment with the childminder. This helps to build good levels of emotional well-being.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

To meet the requirements of the early years foundation stage and Childcare Register the provider must: Due date ensure that Ofsted is provided with the required information to enable it to complete suitability checks on all persons aged 16 and over living or working on the premises. 28/06/2019

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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 expand further information gathered from assessments of children's progress to ensure that any gaps are identified as quickly as possible n extend mathematical language during play opportunities to increase children's understanding of different concepts, such as number, size, weight and measure.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

n The inspector checked areas of the home used for childminding and the suitability of adults living in the home. n The inspector carried out a joint observation and discussed the quality of teaching and learning with the childminder. n The inspector spoke to parents and took account of their views. n The inspector held discussions with the childminder at appropriate times during the inspection. n The inspector sampled a range of documentation, including the childminder's training certificates, public liability insurance, policies and children's developmental records.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management requires improvement

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has completed her mandatory training and knows how to make a referral if she has any concerns regarding a child's welfare. The childminder has risk assessments in place to ensure the environment is safe. She regularly practises fire evacuation procedures, so children know what to do in an emergency. The childminder evaluates her practice effectively. She seeks views from parents using questionnaires to help her plan for future developments. The childminder has addressed the recommendations from her previous inspection. For example, new storage units and equipment have enabled children to make choices and explore resources, including technology.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder gathers detailed information from parents to help identify children's starting points. She gets to know children well and carries out observations during their play. This information is used to plan activities to meet their individual needs well. The childminder supports children's language and communication skills effectively. She engages young children in conversation and introduces new words to increase their vocabulary. Children repeat words, make animal sounds and find and name body parts. The childminder shares stories. She encourages younger children to turn the pages and uses the pictures to extend their understanding and language skills. The childminder provides creative experiences as children explore with different materials, glue and stickers to accomplish their artwork.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare require improvement

The childminder encourages children's growing independence. Young children drink from a beaker when they are thirsty, help to put aprons on for messy activities and wash their hands before food. The childminder understands the importance of supporting children to develop healthy lifestyles. She provides parents with information on nutritious meals if they choose to supply their children's food. She encourages children to eat fruit snacks and drink water. Children benefit from daily fresh air and regular trips to the park, toddler groups and local children's centres. This supports their physical and social skills. However, due to weaknesses in required documentation, the childminder does not fully support and promote children's welfare.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress from their starting points. Consequently, they are prepared for the next stage of their learning. Young children develop their small-muscle skills as they mark make and use scissors to support future writing skills. They develop good concentration skills as they complete puzzles. Children develop good imaginative skills as they role play as different characters.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY291216 Local authority Southwark Inspection number 10065933 Type of provision Childminder

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Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Day care type Childminder Age range of children 1 - 1 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 1 Date of previous inspection 24 February 2016

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The childminder registered in 2003. She lives in Walworth, in the London Borough of Southwark. The childminder operates her service on weekdays between 9am and 5pm, throughout most of the year. She holds a relevant early years qualification at level 3.

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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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