Childminder in Southwark

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 have established strong and positive attachments with the childminder and their peers. They are happy and emotionally secure in her warm and welcoming home. Young children enjoy cuddles and confidently explore the environment. They have a positive attitude to learning and display a can-do approach. For example, young children persevere at completing puzzles. They show good levels of concentration and enjoy reaching their goals. The childminder positively provides praise and encouragement, which helps develop children's resilience. Children enjoy seeing their artwork displayed and talk about their achievements. This supports them to develop a sense of belonging.

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The provision is good

Children are supported effectively to become independent. They listen extremely well and follow instructions. For example, young children use knives confidently to butter their bread and peel fruit. They attend to their toileting needs and help tidy away the toys when they have finished playing. Children eagerly practise their early literacy skills. They identify phonic sounds as they share books, use technology toys and play games. The childminder supports children to develop their early mathematical skills. They count together, recognise numbers and name colours as they play. However, opportunities are not always used effectively to extend mathematical language and concepts further.

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need to do better?

n The childminder understands how young children learn and develop. She knows how to provide a broad range of resources and activities to help children to move forward. The childminder tracks children's progress and builds on what they need to learn next, incorporating their interests. Children make good progress from their starting points. n The childminder has strong partnerships with parents. She collects valuable information when children first start to ensure she maintains continuity in care and learning. The childminder shares ongoing progress and next steps. She supports parents with ideas to help them continue their children's learning at home. n Children's physical health and well-being are promoted extremely well. Children learn the importance of washing their hands to minimise germs. The childminder helps children understand how to make healthy lifestyle choices. For example, they eat healthy snacks and meals and have many opportunities to be physically

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active. n The childminder helps children to explore their local community, establish friendships and learn about the wider world. They celebrate different cultural festivals and learn to respect differences between themselves and others. Children regularly attend organised trips in London, visit the park and use the

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4 February 2020 community garden for digging and insect hunts. n The childminder interacts very well with children as they play. She skilfully uses questioning and opportunities to extend learning and communication. The childminder introduces new words and models language clearly. Children join in discussions, which helps to increase their vocabulary. The childminder enthusiastically shares stories which children enjoy and retell as they play with small-world figures. n The childminder is a very positive role model. She talks to children in a calm and caring manner and regularly uses praise and encouragement. She maintains a consistent approach to behaviour. Children quickly learn the rules and understand what is expected. This helps children learn the difference between right and wrong. Children behave well and use good manners. n Children benefit from opportunities to develop their imagination. These are

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increased by skilful interaction from the childminder. For example, children build with bricks and are supported to extend their ideas to construct for a purpose. Children build models to represent the Shard and London Bridge. They laugh and sing as they knock them down and start again. n The childminder is committed to providing good-quality care and learning for children. She reviews her practice and seeks views from parents and children to help make improvements. She has addressed her previous recommendations. The childminder has completed her mandatory training. However, she does not always access professional development opportunities to extend the quality of teaching even further. n Children talk about different features as they sort farm animals and wild animals. They identify the different colours and count as they group similar ones together. However, the childminder does not use learning opportunities to

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need to do better?

increase children's understanding of further mathematical language and concepts.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder is fully aware of her responsibility to keep children safe. She has detailed risk assessments in place and completes daily checks to ensure the environment is safe for children to play. The childminder has completed her safeguarding training and keeps up to date with changes to legislation. She knows the signs that may indicate a child is at risk of harm or neglect. She has procedures in place and knows the professionals to contact if she has any concerns regarding a child's welfare. The childminder teaches children to cross the road safely and be aware of potential dangers.

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should:

4 February 2020 n identify and embed further training opportunities to raise the quality of teaching to a higher level n include mathematical language and concepts during play opportunities to increase children's knowledge and understanding.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY404073 Local authority Southwark Inspection number 10065953 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 9 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 3 Date of previous inspection 27 May 2016

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2010. She lives in Bermondsey, in the London Borough of Southwark. She works Monday to Friday, from 7am until 7pm, all year round apart from bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder has a level 3 childcare qualification.

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Inspection activities

n The childminder and inspector viewed areas of the home used for childminding and discussed how the curriculum is organised. n The inspector held discussions with the childminder at appropriate times during the inspection. n The childminder shared children's progress and discussed their current next steps in learning. n The inspector checked the suitability of all adults living in the family home and documentation including insurance and first-aid qualifications. n The inspector read and took account of written feedback from parents.

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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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