Childminder EY426366

Overall effectiveness Good

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

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The provision is good

Children thoroughly enjoy their time in this stimulating and welcoming environment. The childminder is ambitious for all children and is skilled in teaching them to learn through play. For instance, children enthusiastically observe ice melting. They are fascinated to see all the different objects frozen in the ice. They touch the water and discover that it is 'very cold'. The childminder extends children's knowledge and understanding well. She effectively explains how to manipulate chopsticks to successfully pick up noodles. All children, including those who speak English as an additional language, make good progress. Children confidently use words from their home languages in their play.

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The provision is good

The childminder gives children lots of attention and is sensitive to their needs. She is consistent in her expectations. Children show that they are well settled, happy and secure in her care. The childminder is skilled at promoting children's good behaviour. Children are kind towards each other. They show good manners, take turns and tidy away their toys.

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The provision is good

The childminder makes good use of the local and wider community. For instance, the childminder regularly takes children on visits to local parks and on woodland walks to explore the natural world. Children have many opportunities to meet with others and this helps to promote their good social skills.

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need to do better?

n Children are highly motivated as they learn new words such as 'slippery', 'drip', 'melt' and 'freeze'. The childminder provides suitable opportunities for children to be creative. Children enthusiastically sing songs and play musical instruments. They are developing their understanding of cause and effect. For example, children know that you can tune a guitar by turning the knobs. n The childminder provides a good balance of adult-led and child-initiated activities. Young children show great curiosity and a sense of achievement when they discover the switch turns the lights on and off. They thoroughly enjoy imaginative play as they make dens and play inside. Children make good progress in their personal development. They know how to feed themselves and are learning to be independent in washing their hands before meals. n Partnerships with parents and other professionals are strong. The childminder

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shares information consistently. This unified approach helps maintain continuity in children's learning. Parents write many positive comments about the good- quality care and education the childminder provides. The childminder is happy to act on feedback and to adjust her practice to each child's individual needs. n The childminder is a good role model. Overall, she has the highest expectations of children. She uses her extensive knowledge to plan and accurately monitor

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24 January 2020 children's learning. She makes effective use of assessments to plan well for children's next steps. She follows children's ideas and interests and is self- assured in taking action to support children who may need additional support. n The childminder has a strong commitment to her professional development. She takes every opportunity to access training opportunities to help enhance her expertise. n The childminder encourages children to develop their early literacy skills throughout all activities. Books are displayed attractively for children to freely select. Children become absorbed at looking at their favourite books. The childminder supports children who speak English as an additional language effectively. For example, the childminder makes the effort to learn words in children's home languages and provides them with clear explanations. n Children enjoy playing with the childminder, who fully immerses herself in the

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need to do better?

activities children choose. She plays alongside them as they explore and investigate toys and resources. The childminder speaks with children continuously. She engages in extensive conversations with them, asking open- ended questions. However, on occasions, the childminder is too quick to intervene and does not allow children enough time to give their responses and find solutions to problems for themselves. n The childminder has a professional approach to her work. She keeps up to date with developments in the early years through professional associations and attending training. The childminder evaluates her service effectively. She uses feedback from parents and others to continually improve. She has significantly improved the range of electronic resources for children to explore.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder has a good understanding of her role and responsibility to keep children safe. She has broad experience and has completed training. This enables her to recognise signs and symptoms of possible abuse and neglect. In addition, the childminder has knowledge of wider safeguarding concerns, such as the 'Prevent' duty. The childminder knows who to contact and the action to take should she have concerns about a child's welfare. The childminder completes comprehensive risk assessments. This helps her to identify and minimise risks to ensure children remain safe. The childminder maintains a safe environment. She checks all areas of her home and she assesses possible risks when she takes the children on local outings.

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n build on the range of opportunities available to extend children's thinking to

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24 January 2020 further enable them to problem solve.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY426366 Local authority Southwark Inspection number 10138209 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 2 to 3 Total number of places 5 Number of children on roll 5 Date of previous inspection 26 January 2016

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2011. She lives in Bermondsey, in the London Borough of Southwark. She operates from 7.30am to 6.30pm, Tuesday to Friday, all year round. The childminder holds an early years foundation degree.

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Inspection activities

n The inspector observed the quality of teaching and assessed the impact this has on children's learning and development. n The inspector jointly evaluated an activity with the childminder. The inspector held discussions with the childminder throughout the inspection. n The inspector looked at relevant documentation, including evidence of suitability and training. The inspector spoke to the children about their learning. n The inspector took account of the written views of parents received on the day of the inspection. n The inspector had a learning tour of the premises and the areas used to care for children.

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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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