Childminder in Southwark

Overall effectiveness Good

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

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The provision is good

Children confidently access a wide range of resources, including a well-organised outside area provided by the childminder. Children lead their own play and become absorbed in imaginative activities. They relish the opportunity to dress up and share their ideas with adults. Young children develop good self-help skills. Children are happy in the childminder's welcoming home. They settle quickly and are safe and secure. Young children confidently approach steps as they move inside and outside to play. The childminder has high expectations for children's development. She uses her observations to skilfully support children where there are gaps in their learning. Parents comment on how much progress their children make, particularly in developing their communication skills. The childminder consistently models language to support children's learning. For instance, she encourages young children to repeat the names of shapes they draw, such as 'circle'. Young children

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The provision is good

develop their early mathematical language. Although the childminder has good relationships with schools, links with early years settings are not consistent. Young children are sociable and behave well. They help to open the gate and politely encourage others to go first. Young children gently comfort adults when they think they may be hurt. Children are polite and respectful to others. The childminder does not take full advantage of available training opportunities.

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need to do better?

n The childminder visits the local community to help teach children about the wider world. For instance, children visit local shops and markets. Young children are encouraged to make choices about what to buy and help pay at the tills. They develop their early mathematical skills. The childminder teaches children about diversity. She extends children's language as they discuss the food they see and explore different cultures and communities represented in local shops. n The childminder has good relationships with other professionals. She shares information with parents and teachers to keep them updated. However, relationships with early years settings that young children attend are not well established. This would provide continuity of care for all children. n The childminder supports children to develop healthy lifestyles by providing healthy food at mealtimes. She encourages children to have a can-do attitude

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during daily routines. For instance, young children persevered as they opened and peeled a banana themselves. The childminder supports children to follow good hygiene routines. They wash their hands before snack. Additionally, they blow their nose and press the pedal on the bin to dispose of their tissues. Children develop very good hand-to-eye coordination and build on their resilience skills. n The childminder works closely with parents and encourages them to extend children's learning at home. She encourages children to choose books from the

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8 November 2019 library, which supports the next stage of their learning. Young children take books home which they share with their parents. This helps to develop children's early literacy skills. The childminder skilfully links posters in her home to children's interests. For example, she identifies letters as young children take great delight in singing the alphabet song to adults. The childminder provides children with lots of praise for their efforts. Children develop good self-esteem. n The childminder has a clear vision for her setting. She gathers feedback from parents. She also works with the local authority and other local childminders to share good practice. Although the childminder identifies areas of strength and weakness in her knowledge and skills, she does not have an effective training programme in place. This would help to continue driving improvement forward. n The childminder plans an ambitious curriculum following children's interests. For

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instance, young children remained focused for a considerable time as they developed their fine motor skills. They enjoy scooping and pouring different- coloured rice during sensory and messy play. n The childminder provides a broad range of outdoor learning experiences where children develop their physical skills and learn about the natural world. They grow fruit and vegetables and talk about the effects of the sun. Young children listen and follow instructions when they take turns jumping in and out of hoops. Children develop their physical skills well.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder has a good understanding of safeguarding procedures. She knows what action to take if she has a concern about a child's welfare. The childminder ensures her mandatory training is kept up to date, such as her paediatric first-aid training. She completes risk assessments and daily checks inside and outside to ensure areas are safe for children to play. Additionally, she reviews the outside play area and makes appropriate changes. This helps to keep children safe. The childminder shares policies with parents to give them a good understanding of the safeguarding procedures she has in place.

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should:

n build on the relationships with staff at other early years settings that children attend to support their development even further n explore further professional development opportunities to enhance the teaching of the curriculum to an even higher level.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY549344 Local authority Southwark Inspection number 10126893 Type of provision Childminder

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Registers

Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register Day care type Childminder Age range of children 2 to 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 3 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

The provider registered in August 2017 and lives in the London Borough of Southwark. The childminder operates her service from 7.30am to 6.30pm, Monday to Friday. She holds a relevant childcare qualification at level 3.

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Inspection activities

n The inspector observed interactions between the childminder and the children. n The inspector carried out a learning walk with the childminder across the areas of her home used for childminding, including the outdoor area. The inspector asked about the learning environment and how the curriculum is organised. n The inspector spoke to the childminder at appropriate times throughout the inspection. n The inspector looked at a sample of the childminder's documentation, including evidence of her suitability and training, and her procedures for safeguarding children. n The inspector spoke to children and parents. She took their views and opinions into consideration.

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Inspection activities

8 November 2019 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

8 November 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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