Childminder 107147

Overall effectiveness Good

The quality of education Good Behaviour and attitudes Good Personal development Good Leadership and management Good Overall effectiveness at previous inspection Good

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The provision is good

The childminder has developed good partnerships with parents, which contribute towards a consistent approach to meeting children's needs. She gathers useful information from parents about their children's routines before they start. This helps children to settle quickly and feel secure at the setting. The childminder plans a wide range of activities to meet children's interests. Children are becoming confident and independent learners in a safe and secure environment.

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The provision is good

The childminder is a good role model. Children behave well and respond positively to adults and each other, developing their social skills. For example, young children show great care towards babies. They respond to their gestures and share the toys that babies are reaching for as they play. Children have opportunities to learn through the natural environment. For instance, they discuss the seasons and weather. Children are inquisitive as they explore the changing textures of leaves during summer and winter. Although the childminder evaluates her practice, she does not include feedback from parents and children. She has not considered how to extend her teaching skills and improve children's learning through continuous professional development.

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need to do better?

n The childminder provides a variety of interesting and challenging learning experiences. For example, young children develop their skills through sensory play as they use play dough, while older children explore a range of technological resources. n The childminder understands her responsibilities to complete the required progress check for two-year-old children. Children make good progress in their learning. n The childminder works closely with other childminders to share good practice. However, she does not draw on the views of children and parents to inform the self-evaluation of her teaching. Therefore, she does not have the full information she needs to identify suitable, focused professional development in order to raise the quality of provision further. n Children have positive attitudes to their play. Their behaviour is good. The childminder provides children with opportunities to develop their social skills. For

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instance, children go on trips to museums, parks, toddler groups and the library. This supports their physical development. n The childminder supports children to develop their communication and language skills well. For example, the childminder uses songs and rhymes to help children learn about their bodies, naming body parts, such as 'neck,' 'knees' and 'fingers'. Younger children develop their mathematical skills as they help babies count their toes. Children learn about the differences and similarities between

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23 December 2019 themselves and others. n The childminder communicates with parents regularly and they appreciate the updates about their children's progress. n The childminder encourages children to make healthy choices. She supports babies to try new foods. Children develop their independence when they make choices from a range of healthy snacks. They enjoy having hot milk to warm themselves up when they come in from the cold. n The childminder responds sensitively to babies to ensure their needs are met promptly. Babies show great interest as they press buttons to discover how to make things work. n Children are questioned well to encourage them to think, speak and recall past experiences. For example, children discuss their visit to the park in the cold weather. n The childminder supports children's early literacy and mathematical skills. Babies select their favourite books and enjoy having cuddles with the childminder as

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she reads stories. Older children show an interest in letters and numbers. They take great delight placing numbers in order. This prepares children for the next stage in their learning. n The childminder encourages children to consider ways to keep themselves safe as they play. She encourages children to develop their confidence, physical skills and independence. For example, children develop good self-help skills as they manage buttons and zips.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder understands her responsibilities to keep children safe. She reviews her policies and procedures regularly to ensure they are kept up to date with any changes. She ensures that her paediatric first-aid training is refreshed. The childminder has a secure knowledge of the signs and symptoms that a child may be at risk of abuse. Additionally, she knows the procedures to follow and professionals to contact if she has any concerns. The childminder checks the premises to minimise potential risks and pays attention to areas babies can access. She teaches children what to do in the event of an emergency.

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should:

n use professional development to focus precisely on raising the quality of teaching and children's learning to a higher level n gather feedback from parents and children to support the improvement of the setting.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 107147 Local authority Southwark Inspection number 10065895 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 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 4 Date of previous inspection 5 January 2016

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 1994. She lives in the London borough of Southwark. The childminder operates her service from Monday to Friday, 8am to 6pm. The childminder holds a relevant qualification at level 3.

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Inspection activities

n A joint observation was carried out by the inspector and the childminder to observe the quality of teaching and learning. n The inspector and the childminder looked around the premises together and discussed safety procedures and risk assessments. n The inspector completed a learning walk with the childminder to understand how the setting and curriculum are organised. n The inspector spoke to parents and children to take into account their views of the setting. n The inspector looked at relevant documentation and evidence of the suitability of all persons living at the premises.

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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

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