Childminder EY540210

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 form strong bonds with the childminder, who gathers information about them before they start. This helps young children to settle in quickly. Children arrive at the setting happy and eager to engage in their play. The childminder knows children well and provides activities that reflect their interests. She encourages children to make choices and share their ideas. This supports children's emotional well-being. Parents are positive about the wide range of resources children access in the childminder's safe and secure home. For instance, children confidently select from a range of creative materials to build on their imagination and creative skills. During sticking activities, young children create pictures using different pens, types of paper and natural resources. Children develop their small- muscle skills well. They sustain their interest for long periods of time. Expectations for children's learning are generally appropriate. However, the childminder misses

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The provision is good

opportunities to extend children's mathematical skills during activities. The childminder is a good role model, and young children learn about right and wrong as they play. For instance, the childminder uses a timer to help children manage their television time appropriately. Children develop good behaviour skills. The childminder does not consistently work closely with other settings children attend to provide continuity of care.

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need to do better?

n The childminder provides children with good opportunities to develop their physical skills. For instance, children confidently use a wide variety of toys in the garden to climb, bounce and balance on. Children build on their self-confidence and learn how to manage risks. n The childminder works closely with parents to support children's emotional development. She carries out research on the internet to develop different strategies to help children build on their positive behaviour. The childminder shares ideas with parents to support children's development at home. n The childminder knows how to use assessment to plan for future learning and address any gaps in children's development. The childminder understands her responsibilities to complete the required progress check for children at age two. Nevertheless, she does not always share information with other settings that children attend, to ensure opportunities to support children's learning and

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development are consistent. n The childminder knows how to promote children's learning. Children develop their understanding about diversity through a range of events. For instance, the childminder plans activities for different age groups of children to help them learn more about the Chinese culture. Children develop a good understanding of the world around them. n The childminder supports children in developing their communication skills. For

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need to do better?

14 January 2020 example, she discusses illustrations during story times. The childminder introduces new words, such as 'jodhpurs', to help extend children's vocabulary. She gives good explanations for what words mean. However, sometimes she misses opportunities to provide challenging questions to help children develop their mathematical skills. n The childminder works closely with other childminders to complete training and this has a positive effect on her practice. This is evident in the way she has developed a range of focused resources to help extend children's learning. n The childminder works closely with parents to promote good nutritional practices. She discusses with parents and children about 'hidden sugars'. Children show they understand when they talk at mealtimes about the different healthy snacks they should have. This helps children to follow a healthy lifestyle. n The childminder supports children to learn about the seasons as they play. She

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encourages children to use their senses. Children are encouraged to describe the smell of rose petals gathered from the garden. Young children visit the farm and enjoy playing in the leaves and snow. In addition, they develop friendships when they visit playgroups. Children develop their social skills well. n The childminder supports children in developing their independence and self- help skills. Young children are supported so that they dress themselves during imaginative play when they dress up. Children are encouraged to work things out for themselves. They develop good small-muscle skills. All children, including those in receipt of additional funding, make good progress in their learning.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder's premises are secure. She uses risk assessments effectively to identify and minimise any potential hazards. For instance, the childminder teaches children how to play safely in the garden. Additionally, she ensures that children are always supervised when they use the trampoline. This helps to keep children safe. She has a good knowledge of child protection policies and procedures. The childminder is aware of possible signs that may indicate a child is at risk from harm and has knowledge of wider safeguarding issues. The childminder knows who to contact if she has a concern about a child's welfare.

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should:

n develop further the relationships with other early years settings that children attend and use a shared approach to build on children's learning n make the most of interactions with children to offer further challenge and extend children's learning fully to develop their mathematical skills.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY540210 Local authority Southwark Inspection number 10109356 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 3 to 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 8 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2017 and is based in East Dulwich in the London Borough of Southwark. She operates her service from 8am to 6pm, for three days a week. The childminder holds a relevant childcare qualification at level 3. She provides funded early education for two-, three- and four-year-old children.

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Inspection activities

n The inspector and childminder carried out a learning walk to understand how the early years provision and the curriculum are organised. n The inspector and the childminder observed and discussed the quality of teaching during activities and assessed the impact this has on children's learning. n The inspector looked at the documents available, including children's attendance records, policies and evidence of procedures. n The inspector took into account the written views of parents and discussed the childminder's reflections on her practice with her. n The childminder and inspector discussed the needs of individual children and talked about the progress they are making.

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Inspection activities

14 January 2020 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

14 January 2020 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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