Childminder in Southwark

Overall effectiveness Requires improvement

The quality of education Requires improvement Behaviour and attitudes Requires improvement Personal development Requires improvement Leadership and management Requires improvement Overall effectiveness at previous inspection Not applicable

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The provision requires improvement

Overall, children settle well and feel content in the childminder's care. They are becoming independent and active learners. Children enjoy selecting their own resources and finding out how things work. The childminder knows individual children's capabilities and strives to move them on in their learning. Overall, she has high expectations for children and provides a range of resources and learning experiences across the curriculum to help them acquire the skills they need for their next stage of learning. However, she does not plan and organise the daily routines well enough to ensure that children's learning needs are met consistently. For example, on the day of the inspection, the childminder planned to take the children out to the park and got them ready to do so. However, she realised that she did not have the keys to her home and, as a result, the children had to stay indoors. They became disappointed and unsettled for a short period. Older children

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The provision requires improvement

listen to instructions well and use a good range of vocabulary. Younger children do not always get the chance to process information and respond to questions. Children have formed secure bonds with each other and behave well, overall.

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need to do better?

n The childminder has attended training to improve her knowledge of safeguarding and child protection following a recent incident at the setting. However, she has not been effective enough in addressing all gaps in her skills and knowledge to achieve good standards in the setting. n The childminder includes the views of parents when evaluating the effectiveness of her practice. However, she does not seek and include the views of other early years professionals, such as her local authority early years advisers, to identify precisely where she can improve. n Overall, the childminder interacts well with children and provides opportunities for them to ask questions and build on their thinking and speaking skills. Nevertheless, she sometimes becomes overzealous and does not give younger children sufficient time to think and respond to questions. n The childminder forms secure attachments with children and attends well to

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need to do better?

their care needs. She recognises the importance of toilet-training children in preparation for their move to nursery. She makes this enjoyable and reduces children's anxiety so even the youngest children are keen to be potty trained. n The childminder frequently shares information with parents about the progress their children are making and provides ideas to support home learning. This helps to create continuity in children's care and development. n Children make steady progress in their learning. Overall, the childminder designs her curriculum well, and monitors children's learning regularly to help her identify any learning gaps. She plans relevant activities to help close the gaps. n Children have sufficient opportunities to access all areas of learning within their

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10 October 2019 play. The childminder sets up her play area well so that children can explore and build on what they already know. She also takes children to interesting places, such as to the local museum and farms, for them to see and play with things that they would not normally have at home. n Generally, the childminder communicates clear expectations for behaviour and encourages children to share and take turns. This helps children to learn what is expected of them. The childminder provides healthy food and encourages children to drink water regularly so that they remain hydrated and to help support their physical well-being.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder has a sound knowledge and understanding of child protection procedures and knows how to report any concerns regarding children's welfare. She is able to identify and knows what action to take if any child is likely to be at risk of exposure to extreme views and behaviours. The childminder checks her play areas well to remove any potential hazards to children's safety. She keeps required documentation on children and shares relevant information with parents to help promote children's welfare.

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Due date

ensure effective continuous professional development systems are in place to help increase knowledge and skills across all areas of the early years foundation stage, with particular regard to the organisation of the daily routines. 09/10/2020

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should:

n use self-evaluation more precisely to help identify areas to improve, and include the views of other early years professionals when doing this to ensure better outcomes for children n allow younger children sufficient time to process information and respond to questions asked to enhance their emerging vocabulary.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY543808 Local authority Southwark Inspection number 10090436 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 to 3 Total number of places 5 Number of children on roll 3 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2017. She lives in the London Borough of Southwark and works from Monday to Friday, all year round. The childminder is eligible to receive funding for free education for children aged three and four years old.

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Inspection activities

n The inspector conducted a learning walk of the play areas. n The inspector and the childminder conducted a joint observation. n The inspector observed activities and interactions between the childminder and children throughout the inspection. n The inspector viewed documentation, such as evidence of the childminder's suitability and children's records. n The inspector discussed with the childminder how she evaluates her practice and plans for improvement.

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Inspection activities

We carried out this inspection 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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Inspection activities

10 October 2019 regulates and inspects to achieve excellence in the care of children and young people, and in education and skills for learners of all ages. It regulates and inspects childcare and children's social care, and inspects the Children and Family Court Advisory and Support Service (Cafcass), schools, colleges, initial teacher training, further education and skills, adult and community learning, and education and training in prisons and other secure establishments. It assesses council children's services, and inspects services for looked after children, safeguarding and child protection.

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