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 Not applicable

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The provision is good

Children experience close, warm relationships with the childminder and her assistant. Babies settle quickly when they first start at the setting. Children rapidly build strong bonds with the childminder and her assistant, which supports their learning, well-being and good behaviour. Children are happy. They receive praise and encouragement, which helps to promote good manners and respect for others. Children play and explore in a safe and secure environment. They are confident and independent learners. Children relish playing with the childminder, who fully engages in the activities children choose. She plays alongside children as they explore and investigate toys and resources. The childminder aims to provide an environment where children can thrive in their learning and development. Children enjoy learning about the world around them. For example, they enjoy observing the wildlife feeding in the garden. The childminder makes good use of the local and

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The provision is good

wider community. Children go on daily visits to local parks and playgroups, which helps to promote their good social skills. Children are developing their independence skills when they choose the foods they want to eat.

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need to do better?

n Children play in a welcoming and friendly environment where they receive lots of attention. They develop their curiosity, imagination and understanding of the world. Young children show enthusiasm and good concentration when listening to stories. They make connections with past learning experiences. For instance, children knowingly pointed to the goldfish when they saw pictures of fish in the story they were listening to. n The childminder establishes effective relationships with parents and other providers. She gathers information when children first start, which supports children's emotional well-being. Parents share information about their children's learning at home, which supports continuity in their learning and development. n Children's communication and language skills are promoted well. The childminder and her assistant engage children in conversations during play. The childminder promotes children's memory recall effectively. Children learn songs

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need to do better?

and share favourite stories to foster their language and early literacy skills. They discuss the different characters in stories and the unusual textures they feel. All children learn the skills they need for the next stages of their development and the eventual move on to nursery and school. n The childminder provides suitable opportunities for children to be creative and to discover how things work. This was evident when children listened to nursery rhymes after selecting different buttons on the activity centre. They know that when you press a button, a song will play, which helps them to understand cause and effect. n Overall, the childminder has a good understanding of how children learn and

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need to do better?

6 February 2020 develop. She plans a wide range of activities which are based on children's interests. She observes and assesses children in their play and uses their information to plan for further learning. However, the childminder does not consistently adapt teaching to follow children's interests and develop their skills as they play. n The childminder reflects on her practice. She has discussions with her assistant about how children are progressing and what improvements are required. She uses the feedback from her assistant to improve her provision. For example, storytelling resources now include various props, such as soft toys, which helps to bring the stories to life. However, the childminder does not explore fully the views of parents and children when evaluating the quality of her provision to help her to identify areas for further improvement. n The childminder and her assistant are both qualified and continue to increase

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their knowledge. The childminder keeps up to date with developments in the early years by attending training to enhance her expertise.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

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

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should:

n improve processes of self-evaluation to include the views of parents and children n adapt teaching to support children's emerging skills and interests as they play, so that they make the best possible progress.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY550584 Local authority Southwark Inspection number 10133697 Type of provision Childminder

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Registers

Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register Day care type Childminder Age range of children 3 to 6 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 9 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2017 and lives in Bermondsey, in the London Borough of Southwark. She operates all year round from 8am to 6.30pm, Monday to Friday. The childminder works with an assistant, who is a registered carer. The childminder and her assistant both hold appropriate childcare qualifications.

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Inspection activities

n The inspector had a tour of the premises and the areas used to care for children. 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 and her assistant during the inspection. n The inspector looked at a selection of documents, including evidence of suitability.

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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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6 February 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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