Childminder EY545383

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 show that they feel happy and secure in the childminder's care. They respond well to the warmth and attention they receive. Their individual care needs are met effectively. For example, the childminder recognises when children become tired and gently soothes them to sleep. Children demonstrate their growing self- assurance as they play in the presence of unfamiliar adults. Less-confident children have good opportunities to interact with others, for example when they visit local groups. Children show that they are supported well to acquire positive social skills and gain confidence in new situations. They have fewer opportunities to recognise or use their home language as they play, or to learn about the traditions and cultures of their friends and others. Children respond well to gentle reminders about how to keep themselves safe as they play near festive decorations. They help to tidy toys away and learn to share resources with their friends. Children join

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The provision is good

in with activities that take account of their learning needs and interests. For example, they recognised and named numerals when building with numbered bricks. This helps children to develop their mathematical awareness further. Children's learning and development are regularly discussed with parents, who receive good support to build on their children's skills. This contributes well to the progress children make.

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need to do better?

n The childminder supports children's emotional well-being well. She tailors settling-in routines to meet the individual needs of children and offers effective support to parents. The childminder is an effective key person. She quickly identifies how best to reassure children, and they respond well to her encouragement and caring approach. n The childminder supports children to develop their growing awareness of technology. Children show that they enjoy finding out how to make things work, for example when they push buttons to hear sounds. Children listen and pay attention to the verbal requests issued by electronic toys and respond correctly. n The childminder uses children's interests to plan enjoyable activities that children engage with. She recognises when they are at risk of losing interest and adjusts her teaching accordingly. For example, she introduces additional resources and sings instructions to the tunes of familiar rhymes. This helps children to focus

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and fully participate in learning, including those who are more easily distracted. n The childminder supports children to develop good social skills. She models positive behaviour and helps children to develop positive social interactions. For example, children who arrive later are warmly welcomed as they settle in for the day. Toddlers are encouraged to participate in turn-taking games and begin to learn how to share resources as they play. Children show that they understand what is expected of them and respond well to instructions.

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need to do better?

10 December 2019 n Children have fun moving their bodies as they sing songs and rhymes. The childminder speaks with children about what they are doing and names items that they play with. This contributes to the progress all children make with their communication and language, including those who speak English as an additional language and those who are less-confident speakers. n Parents and the childminder work together well. They share information about children's achievements and experiences, including when children are away from the childminder's home. This two-way flow of information helps to support children's learning and development. For example, there is a shared approach to behaviour management. Parents comment positively on the progress children make with their social and communication skills. n The childminder seeks parents' views to help develop her service and demonstrates commitment to her professional development. Overall, she

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evaluates her service effectively. For example, she has created a cosy cushioned area to increase children's opportunities to share and explore books. However, she has not fully considered how to extend mark-making or early writing opportunities further. n Overall, children who speak English as an additional language acquire English speaking skills and communicate their needs and ideas effectively. However, children have limited opportunities to recognise or use their home language. They do not consistently learn about the cultures and traditions of others, or those of their friends.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder completes training to update her safeguarding knowledge. She demonstrates a secure understanding of how to respond to concerns about a child's welfare and is alert to the potential risks posed to children, including exposure to extreme views. The childminder knows what action to take if an allegation is made against herself or a member of her household, or if concerns arise about their suitability. The childminder regularly assesses risks in her home and when on outings. She implements procedures for dealing with accidents and medication effectively. The childminder has strengthened procedures so that the health needs of children, including those with food allergies, are protected.

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should:

n broaden the range of early writing and mark-making opportunities n strengthen opportunities for children to recognise and use their home language, and to learn more about the traditions, cultures and communities of others, including those of their friends.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY545383 Local authority Southwark Inspection number 10126884 Type of provision Childminder

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Registers

Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register Day care type Childminder Age range of children 1 to 3 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 childminder registered in August 2017. She is based in Peckham in the London Borough of Southwark. She offers childcare Monday to Friday, from 7.30am to 6pm, all year.

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Inspection activities

n The inspector viewed areas of the childminder's home and discussed with the childminder how she supports children's learning and development. n Relevant documentation was reviewed, including children's records, documents relating to children's safety and health, and evidence of professional development and the suitability of persons living in the household. n The inspector observed the quality of interactions between the childminder and children, and assessed the impact of these on children's learning. n The views of parents were sought as part of the inspection.

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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 December 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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