Childminder in Southwark

Inspection date 13 June 2019 Previous inspection date 7 December 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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This provision is good

n The childminder has worked in partnership with other professionals to reflect on her service and plan for improvements. n The childminder uses risk assessments and daily safety checks to ensure children are protected from hazards in the home and on outings. n The home is organised well to support children's care and learning. For example, children are able to choose from the toys and resources when playing inside and in the garden. n The childminder is a good role model and provides consistent support for younger children to help them learn to manage their feelings. n Children enjoy their time at the childminder's house. They enjoy playing in the group, behave well and are kind to their friends. n The childminder works with an assistant, and they work well together. They have developed a good understanding of how to protect children's safety and promote their well-being. n The childminder has effective systems in place to share information with parents. She

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This provision is good

plans a range of meaningful activities to make sure children develop well. n Activities do not routinely encourage children to try out new skills for themselves.

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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 support children to explore activities and resources freely to help them develop their skills further.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

n The inspector observed and spoke with children during their play and activities. n The inspector had discussions with the childminder and her assistant about recent improvements to the quality of the setting. n The inspector viewed all areas of the home used for children's care, and discussed safety with the childminder. n The inspector looked at children's developmental records to assess the progress they make. n The inspector reviewed a selection of policies and procedures, including records of children's attendance. n The inspector observed children's mealtimes and the arrangements for them to sleep and rest. n The inspector looked at written feedback from parents, and took account of their views. n The inspector had a meeting with the childminder to discuss how she reflects on her practice and plans for improvement.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has clear policies and procedures, which she shares with her assistant and parents to keep children safe. She has attended relevant training, and knows what to do if she has reason to think that a child may be at risk of harm or abuse. The childminder supervises her assistant well, and identifies any training needs to promote care and learning. Good partnerships with parents and others are effective. The childminder has worked with the early years coordinator to improve documentation. For example, there are well-organised and accurate records of attendance and visitors. This ensures the safe and efficient running of the setting.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder gathers information from parents to find out what children know and can do. She plans for children's next stages of learning and keeps records of their progress. Assessments show that children make good progress and include positive written feedback from parents. Children make especially good progress in language and literacy because the childminder uses a range of approaches. For example, she teaches children the sign language alphabet, and uses lots of visual signs and labels around the home. Children especially enjoy story time in the book corner. They enjoy talking about their favourite stories and the sounds that letters represent. This helps children to learn that print has a meaning. Children explore shapes and numbers when they use shape stencils and mathematical puzzles. They learn about cultures and difference when celebrating festivals and looking at library books. This helps children to enjoy learning

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

about their community and wider society.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder offers plenty of praise to help children behave well. She encourages them to be independent. For example, they put on their own coats and shoes before going outside. Children are helped to share, take turns and play well together. They enjoy group activities in the garden when they join in with water play. The childminder promotes children's physical skills well. They are confident when they play on the slide and swings. They enjoy painting and drawing, as well as moving to music and rhyme. Toys are easily accessible, and children know where things belong. This allows children to move easily from one activity to another. Children learn road safety on school runs and through role play. This keeps them safe. Children enjoy mealtimes. They are able to feed themselves at lunchtime, help themselves to fruit and pour their own drinks. This gives them a sense of belonging when they are in the childminder's home.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are secure in their daily routines and learn from activities, which are carefully planned for them. They enjoy playing in the group, learn to follow instructions, and share and take turns with their friends. They show respect for one another, and older children help younger ones, for example, during activities using pencils. Younger children make strong progress in their communication and social skills. Older children make progress in mathematics, and are highly confident in social situations. Children are prepared well for their next stage of learning and for school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY452391 Local authority Lewisham Inspection number 10107032 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 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 10 Date of previous inspection 7 December 2016

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The childminder registered in 2012. She lives in the London Borough of Lewisham. The childminder works with an assistant, and provides care from Monday to Friday, 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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