Josephine Hannah Caramba-Coker

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 enjoy their walk to the childminder's home from school. They arrive happy and ready to play. Children comment that they like the wide range of toys and going on different trips, including to the local park. This builds on their social and emotional skills and their physical development. Children form strong attachments with the childminder and their peers. The childminder has considered the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on children's emotional well-being and social interactions. Although parents do not enter her home, they appreciate the daily information they receive. They comment on how safe and secure their children are.

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The provision is good

Overall, the childminder has high expectations for all children. She knows them well and treats them with respect. Children receive lots of praise for their efforts. They display positive behaviour and show kindness towards each other. Older children demonstrate high levels of confidence and independence and make choices about what they would like to do. Young children know the routines well. For instance, they wipe down tables and get their water from the water fountain before snack time. Children who speak English as an additional language learn to speak English well in the childminder's care. This is evident when the childminder encourages children to name and identify objects during a shopping game.

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need to do better?

n Parents speak highly of the childminder. She uses her discussions with parents and her observations to plan what children need to learn next. For example, she encourages children to ask questions and share their ideas with their peers. This helps build on their self-confidence. n The childminder is ambitious for her setting. She provides high-quality, inclusive care. In addition, she completes mandatory training. However, she misses opportunities to reflect on her training needs and access targeted training to help improve her practice. n The childminder works closely with parents and professionals to help close any possible gaps in children's development. This includes children with special educational needs and/or disabilities. She draws on advice provided by specialists to support children's learning. For instance, she uses picture timetables to help children understand the daily routine. Children are prepared

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well for the next stage of learning and their eventual move on to school. n Children benefit from a wide range of trips and outings. They enjoy opportunities to learn about their community. Children access fresh air and build on their physical skills. For example, they go to local parks and museums. This also develops children's knowledge and understanding of the world. n Children's behaviour is good. Children are independent and, generally, confident in trying things out for themselves. For example, while older children use the

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3 November 2021 magnets, they take great delight in explaining how 'south and north ends of a magnet will stick together but north and north will not'. Young children concentrate well as they make different shapes. They are eager to share what they know, such as naming triangles and rectangles. The childminder also extends their learning by introducing other shapes. Children develop strong mathematics skills. n The childminder skilfully uses a range of activities to teach children about diversity and the wider world. They talk about different people in history. Children make and learn about the flags that represent different nations. They develop a good understanding about what makes them unique. n Children show they have a good understanding of the importance of following good hygiene routines. For instance, they wash their hands when they come in from being outside. Children learn about the importance of handwashing after

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using the toilet and before eating. The childminder talks to them about healthy eating and encourages them to always have fruit, when they make choices during snack time. n Children who speak English as an additional language have lots of opportunities to develop their language skills. The childminder plans games and activities to help young children's language and communication development. For instance, she encourages children to describe what they are creating as they play. On occasions, the childminder interrupts children's play and does not give children enough time to explore their own ideas and build on what they already know and can do, to maximise their learning.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder has a secure understanding of child protection. She is aware of possible signs of abuse and knows the procedures to follow if she has any concerns about a child's welfare. In addition, she has an appropriate knowledge of wider safeguarding issues, such as the risks to children of being exposed to extremist ideas. She knows how to help keep children safe from harm. She checks her home daily to ensure it is safe. Children also learn how to keep themselves and others safe. For example, they complete fire drills so that they know what to do in an emergency. The childminder has high expectations for children's behaviour when on outings. This helps to ensure their safety at these times.

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should:

n provide more opportunities for children to explore their own ideas before providing adult intervention n implement a programme of targeted professional development to raise the

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should:

3 November 2021 quality of education to the highest levels.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY460862 Local authority Southwark Inspection number 10092572 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 23 November 2016

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2013. She lives in the London Borough of Southwark. The childminder offers care from 6am to 9.30pm, Monday to Friday.

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Inspection activities

n This was the first routine inspection the provider received since the COVID-19 pandemic began. The inspector discussed the impact of the pandemic with the provider and has taken that into account in the evaluation of the provider. n The inspector spoke with the childminder, children and parents at appropriate times throughout the inspection. She took account of parents' views through written feedback provided. n The inspector observed children during play and how they interacted with the childminder. n The inspector carried out a joint observation of a planned activity with the childminder to assess the quality of education. n During the learning walk the childminder discussed how she uses the premises and resources with the children. n The inspector looked at relevant documents, including evidence of the suitability of all persons living at the premises.

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Inspection activities

3 November 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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