Childminder in Southwark

Overall effectiveness Requires improvement

The quality of education Requires improvement Behaviour and attitudes Requires improvement Personal development Requires improvement Leadership and management Requires improvement Overall effectiveness at previous inspection Not applicable

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The provision requires improvement

The childminder provides an inclusive, caring education to all children. Children settle quickly when they first start. They show that they feel happy and safe in the childminder's home. Children demonstrate secure attachments with the childminder and their friends. They access resources and enjoy making choices about what they would like to do. Children have a range of opportunities to develop their mathematical and language skills. For instance, older children sound out letters when they match them to objects. Young children identify the shapes on the posters. Children are inquisitive learners and concentrate well during their play. They explore independently and are eager to share their knowledge with adults. For example, while playing with the soft toys, young children identify and describe what sharks look like and like to eat.

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The provision requires improvement

The childminder praises children's efforts and achievements, which helps to build their self-esteem. Children confidently express their feelings and emotions. However, the childminder does not provide consistent support to enable children to manage their behaviour appropriately. Consequently, children do not always show respect for their friends. They have not been provided with appropriate support for them to develop their skills to regulate behaviour. In addition, they struggle to recognise the impact their behaviour has on others. Children develop an understanding of the importance of keeping healthy. They enjoy a wide range of nutritious snacks. In addition, the childminder encourages children to make choices and try new fruit. This helps to develop their independence skills and broadens their experiences.

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need to do better?

n The childminder encourages children to develop their physical skills. Children have opportunities to explore the wider world around them. They use large and small equipment inside and in the garden. For instance, children use the trampoline, slides and the see-saw. Children enjoy learning about different types of flowers. They water and care for them during different seasons. n The childminder develops close working relationships with parents and professionals. Parents speak positively about the childminder and the service that she provides. They comment that their children enjoy the activities and time in her care. In addition, parents find the communication and handover feedback about their children's day informative. n The childminder knows children well and provides effective support for their care needs. For instance, the childminder understands when they are tired. Older children are caring and make sure that they do not disturb younger children

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need to do better?

when they want to rest during activities. n Children manage their personal care needs. Older children develop their

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17 November 2021 independence skills. For instance, they clean their hands and understand the importance of good hygiene. Young children confidently select the fruit that they would like at snack time. n Although the childminder responds to changes in children's behaviour, this is not consistent. She does not manage children's behaviour effectively. The childminder shares her expectations with children, but they do not always follow instructions when required, such as during tidy-up time. As a result, children do not always know what is expected of them. n The childminder observes children and understands how they learn. She provides a range of high-quality resources to reflect children's interests. For instance, young children spend time sorting colours and shapes. Older children enjoy completing larger alphabet puzzles. n The childminder works with other professionals and childminders to share updates. She reflects on her setting and makes use of training to help improve

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her practice. For instance, she has completed a speech, language and communication course. The childminder comments that this helps her to understand the benefits of using signs and symbols to support children's language development. n The childminder promotes language development through rhymes and repetition. She listens and repeats any words that children mispronounce. She gently demonstrates the correct word or sound. For instance, she explains to young children that we describe our physical growth as 'taller', rather than 'larger'. This helps to build on children's language skills. In addition, they learn about what makes them different. n Older children spend time planning patterns and shapes to create with construction toys. The childminder encourages children to recall events. She links what they know with activities from school. For instance, the childminder discusses how the round circle looks like the poppy wreath. This helps children

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder uses regular training to help her to recognise when a child may be at risk of abuse or neglect. The childminder knows the local referral procedures to follow if she has a concern. In addition, she understands broader safeguarding issues. For example, the childminder understands what to look for if a child is at risk from extreme views. The childminder has safeguarding policies and procedures in place to promote children's health, safety and well-being.

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Due date

provide children with high levels of support to help them self-regulate their behaviour and show respect to their friends. 31/12/2021

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY552583 Local authority Southwark Inspection number 10174285 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 4 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2017. She lives in Bermondsey, in the London Borough of Southwark. The childminder operates during term time from 8am until 6pm, Monday to Friday.

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Inspection activities

n This was the first routine inspection the setting received since the COVID-19 pandemic began. The inspector discussed the impact of the pandemic with the childminder and has taken that into account in her evaluation of the setting. n The inspector observed care and teaching activities in the childminder's home. She evaluated the impact that these have on children's learning. The childminder spoke to children about their play. n Parents shared their views with the inspector in discussion and the inspector took these into account. n The childminder and inspector completed a tour of all areas used for childminding, and discussed how the early years provision and curriculum are organised. n The inspector reviewed information relating to the suitability of household members and discussed the childminder's understanding of how to safeguard children.

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Inspection activities

17 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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Inspection activities

17 November 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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