Childminder in Southwark

Inspection date 4 September 2018 Previous inspection date 3 March 2016

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This inspection: Good 2

Previous inspection: Good 2 Effectiveness of leadership and management Good 2 Quality of teaching, learning and assessment Good 2 Personal development, behaviour and welfare Good 2 Outcomes for children Good 2

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This provision is good

n The childminder knows the individual learning needs of children in her care well. She identifies the next steps to ensure children make good progress in readiness for school. For example, the childminder plans activities following on from trips to the library. Children enjoy play resources that develop their literacy skills, linking sounds and letters. n The childminder provides a warm and welcoming environment. Children are extremely happy and secure, and have a strong sense of well-being. n The childminder has built good relationships with the children and families. They share information to support children's care. The childminder works extremely closely with families to support children's medical and health needs. n Children behave well. They learn to show respect for other people. The childminder speaks to the children in a calm and respectful way. n The childminder plans the environment well to give children plenty of choice. Children

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This provision is good

develop skills in all areas of learning and development. Children follow their own interests and confidently extend their learning.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

To further improve the quality of the early years provision the provider should:

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

n develop the range of experiences for children to learn more about diversity and different cultures n strengthen plans for increasing professional development to build consistently on the already good knowledge and understanding of early years practice.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

n The inspector took account of the views of parents through reading the written feedback provided. n The inspector carried out a joint observation and evaluation of an activity with the childminder. n The inspector looked at the relevant documentation, policies and children's records. n The inspector observed the quality of teaching and assessed the impact this has on children's learning. n The inspector spoke with the childminder and considered the views of children.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has completed some training, such as safeguarding. She has a secure knowledge of how to keep children safe. She knows what to do if she is concerned about children's welfare. The childminder evaluates her practice and makes changes to benefit the children. She builds good relationships with parents and professionals. She regularly informs them about their children's achievements and their next steps in learning. Children are eager to share their artwork with adults. The childminder seeks and responds effectively to feedback from parents and children. For example, she has introduced cooking activities with children following on from the suggestion from parents. The childminder monitors children's progress to promptly identify where there are gaps in children's learning. Observations and assessments work well to ensure children within a wide age range make good progress.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder has a strong focus on promoting children's communication and language in a meaningful way. For example, she uses books and stories to extend their vocabulary. Children are highly focused as they use various colours of clay to make different types of fish. The childminder provides a wide range of resources that encourage children to lead in their play. She skilfully incorporates opportunities for children to practise mathematical skills. For example, children use a pot of coins to count and pay for their new hairstyles during imaginary play at the hairdresser's. The childminder has an encouraging approach, offering explanations and asking questions to encourage children to recall events and solve problems. For example, children share stories of their trips to the park and learning how to work the dams.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children follow good hygiene practices and manage their personal care needs well. They learn about healthy lifestyles and where food comes from. For example, they enjoy regular trips with the childminder to the allotment to plant, grow and harvest a variety of fruit and vegetables. Children play well together and develop skills that encourage them to share and take turns. The childminder is a good role model. She has high expectations for children's behaviour and effectively supports children to manage their feelings. Children have strong attachments with the childminder and show a healthy sense of belonging. Parents comment that the childminder knows their children well. They are confident about the care their children receive.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are active and independent learners. They demonstrate good levels of independence and self-esteem. They develop the skills they need for future learning and make consistently good progress from their starting points. Children are confident communicators and clearly express their needs and wishes. They are creative and use their imagination extremely well, such as using everyday items to take part in role play and extend their learning.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY250362 Local authority Southwark Inspection number 10065921 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 0 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 3 Date of previous inspection 3 March 2016

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2003. She lives in the London Borough of Southwark. She provides care for children Monday to Thursday, all year around.

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Registers

This inspection was carried out by Ofsted 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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