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 enjoy a warm and affectionate relationship with the childminder and her assistants. The childminder has organised her home indoors and outside to create plenty of space for children to enjoy a wide range of activities. Children benefit from a curriculum that supports their learning and enables them to make good progress. The childminder and her assistants speak gently to children, encouraging positive behaviour. Children learn to share, take turns and be kind to each other as they play.

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The provision is good

The childminder has a raised bed in a community allotment next to her home where children grow sensory herbs. Children meet other members of the community who share produce, such as strawberries, with them. In addition to the childminder's good-sized garden, children have access to a central communal area with play equipment. There is plenty of space for children to be active and explore nature.

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The provision is good

Most of the children attending are bilingual and the childminder encourages them to share some words with their friends. They learn to say 'hello' and 'goodbye' in their friend's languages. The youngest children make their needs known with single words and gestures. Children are relaxed, familiar with the daily routines and behave well. They learn to keep themselves safe. For example, when children are on trips and outings, they learn about road safety and staying together as a group.

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need to do better?

n The childminder is aware of the potential impact that the COVID-19 (coronavirus) pandemic has had on children's development. She has focussed her curriculum on improving children's social and communication skills and supporting them to extend their physical skills. n The childminder collects detailed information from parents about their children when they start. She builds highly effective partnerships with parents. The childminder and parents share information regularly using a range of methods, including face-to-face meetings and a regular newsletter. Parents say that they are very satisfied with the information they receive about their children's learning. n Children learn good hygiene habits and how to stay healthy. They learn to wash their hands after they use the toilet and before they eat. Children learn about oral hygiene and how to brush their teeth. The childminder provides milk, water and healthy snacks during the day. She has a clear policy on the food children

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should bring in their packed lunch to ensure that they eat a healthy, nutritious meal. n The childminder and her assistants encourage children's numeracy as they play.

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17 September 2021 They count objects and support children to do the same. They use the words 'more', 'many', 'tiny' and 'large' as they describe objects in the environment. Children learn the names of colours and shapes. They play with textures such as water and sand. This supports children's early understanding of mathematics. n The childminder makes good use of facilities and events in the wider area. Children visit a range of playgrounds in the neighbourhood. The childminder takes the children to the theatre, festivals and to the river. On these outings, children learn to stay safe as they experience larger spaces and bigger play equipment. This helps children to gain a greater understanding of their community. n The childminder and her assistants demonstrate the behaviour expected from children. They speak to each other calmly and respectfully. Children and adults use polite language, such as 'please' and 'thank you'. When children take a toy

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from their younger peers, the childminder shows them how to ask for the toy. The childminder demonstrates how to offer a toy in exchange instead. Children respond positively with big smiles when they receive praise from the adults. n The childminder has a wide range of books and children enjoy regular story time. The childminder discusses the pictures in the books with the children to extend their understanding of the story. However, sometimes, the older children enthusiastically answer questions before younger children have had a chance to consider their response. n The childminder and her assistants know the children well. They have a good understanding of children's starting points in learning, the progress they have made and what they need to learn next. The childminder keeps paperwork manageable. The childminder and her assistants meet regularly to plan activities and consider their professional development goals.

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n Children learn to eat, wash their hands, put on their shoes, dress and use the toilet during their time with the childminder. This supports children's independence and growing confidence. Children learn the skills they need to successfully manage their self-care and eventually transition to nursery.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder and her assistants have a good understanding of child protection. They attend training to ensure that their knowledge is up to date. The childminder and her assistants know how to respond to any concerns they might have about the welfare of a child. They know who to contact should they need to seek advice or report concerns. The childminder is aware of broader safeguarding issues, such as female genital mutilation.

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should:

17 September 2021 n adapt teaching techniques even further to allow younger children more time to respond to questions asked, to support their speaking and critical-thinking skills.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY561166 Local authority Southwark Inspection number 10191507 Type of provision Childminder

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Registers

Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Day care type Childminder

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inspection

Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 6 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2018. She lives in Bermondsey, in the London Borough of Southwark. The childminder works with two assistants. She operates Monday to Friday from 8am to 6pm, all year round, except for bank holidays and family holidays.

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Inspection activities

n This was the first routine inspection the childminder received since the COVID- 19 (coronavirus) pandemic began. The inspector discussed the impact of the pandemic with the childminder and has taken this into account in their evaluation of the setting. n The inspector sampled relevant documents, including evidence of the suitability of all persons living at the premises. n The childminder and the inspector carried out a learning walk together and discussed how the early years setting is organised. n The inspector held discussions with the childminder and her assistant at appropriate times throughout the inspection. n The inspector completed a joint observation of an activity with the childminder. n The inspector observed the quality of education being provided indoors and outdoors and assessed the impact this was having on children's learning. n Parents' feedback to the childminder was considered by the inspector.

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Inspection activities

17 September 2021 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

17 September 2021 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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