Childminder EY466689

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

Children settle in well and readily bond with the caring childminder. They form close relationships with her, so helping them to feel safe and secure. Children learn to follow rules and behave well. For example, they know they must sit at the table for mealtimes. They enjoy the praise and encouragement that the childminder offers, which helps them to develop high levels of confidence and self-esteem. Children respond positively when the childminder encourages them to assist with daily routines, such as helping to peel and cut fruit at snack time. Children show curiosity and become highly involved in their play. For example, young toddlers concentrated intently as they discovered how to operate electronic toys to create sounds and other effects. The childminder has high expectations for children. She recognises their individual interests and provides activities which motivate them to learn. However, resources are not organised in a way that encourages independent

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The provision is good

learning and, although children are offered a variety of experiences and resources, 'understanding the world' is less well promoted than other areas of learning.

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need to do better?

n The childminder interacts well with the children and plays alongside them. She uses these opportunities effectively to support children's learning. For instance, she comments on what children are doing, so introducing them to new words and developing their language skills. The childminder supports children who speak English as an additional language, by learning some words that she can use in their home language. n Overall, the childminder plans her early years curriculum well. However, she places less emphasis on understanding the world than on other areas of learning. n The childminder makes regular assessments of what children know and can do and recognises any gaps in their development. Children successfully build on the skills and knowledge that have when they join the setting. For example, they develop and strengthen their small-muscle movements by using various tools, including paintbrushes and cutlery. This helps them to gain the physical skills

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need to do better?

and concentration needed for writing. n Children show positive and enthusiastic attitudes towards learning. They become absorbed in their play and concentrate well on activities which interest them. Children develop a keen interest in books and stories, which supports their early literacy skills. The childminder provides books for parents to read with their children to help support their continued progress at home. n The childminder promotes children's personal care skills extremely well. For example, she teaches children to use knives safely as they help to cut up fruit at snack time. The childminder is exceptionally patient and encouraging, which helps children to develop the confidence to do things by themselves. However,

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need to do better?

19 December 2019 the organisation of toys and resources does not support children's independent choices during play. n The childminder is well qualified and experienced. She ensures that she attends relevant training to help her keep children safe and she uses her links with other childminders as a way to help her develop her teaching skills further. n The childminder reflects on her practice and actively seeks the views of parents. She uses their views to help her develop her provision. For example, she consults parents to help her devise healthy menus for children. She includes some of the foods that children enjoy eating at home. This helps children to feel valued and to learn about differences between themselves and others.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder accesses regular training to help her safeguard children. This includes maintaining a paediatric first-aid qualification and continuously updating her knowledge of child protection issues. The childminder demonstrates a good understanding of how to protect the children she cares for. She knows how to recognise possible signs of abuse and understands the correct procedures to follow should she become concerned about a child's welfare. This includes where children may have been exposed to radical or extreme views. The childminder knows what to do should an allegation be made about her or a member of her household. The childminder checks her home each day to ensure that the environment and resources are safe and suitable for children. She assesses potential risks to children when she takes them on outings and takes effective action to minimise these.

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should:

n provide more opportunities to develop children's understanding of the world n improve the organisation and accessibility of toys and resources, so that children can consistently make independent choices about their play.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY466689 Local authority Southwark Inspection number 10075530 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 1 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 2 Date of previous inspection 15 March 2016

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2013 and lives in the London Borough of Southwark. She has a relevant early years qualification at level 5. The childminder offers care from 8am to 6pm on Monday to Friday, throughout most of the year.

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Inspection activities

n The inspector observed a range of activities and discussed these with the childminder to evaluate the quality of education for children. n The inspector reviewed a sample of the childminder's documents, including evidence of suitability checks on household members and safeguarding policies. n The inspector looked around the areas used for childcare to assess their safety and suitability. n The inspector took into account parents' views from their written comments. n The inspector observed and spoke to children to find out about their experiences in the provision. She spoke to the childminder about the children's individual needs and the progress they are making.

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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

19 December 2019 19 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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