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 Met

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The provision is good

Children are happy and settled and enjoy their time at the setting. They form strong attachments with the childminder, who is kind and caring. Children benefit from the quick response to their changing needs. The childminder offers cuddles and provides reassurance when needed. She recognises when children are tired, upset or hungry and supports their well-being. Children are confident to access resources and make choices in their play. They happily explore the exciting activities and show high levels of concentration.

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The provision is good

Children are supported to be independent. They eagerly have a go at completing tasks for themselves. For example, young children persevere with shape sorters and older children identify objects to match their initial phonic sounds. Children enjoy the responsibility of carrying out small tasks, such as tidying away. Young children attend to their self-care routines. They wash their hands and feed themselves. The childminder has high expectations for all children. She provides a well-planned curriculum which helps her deliver the intended learning. The childminder shows respect and role models positive behaviour. This supports children to know what is expected of them. For example, children are encouraged to be kind and display good manners at mealtimes. Children listen and behave well. They share toys and take turns. Children talk about their emotions and identify pictures to show how they are feeling.

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need to do better?

n The childminder is passionate about children reaching their full potential. She works with parents before children start to find out about each child. This enables her to plan for children's individual interests and organise the curriculum to help sequence their learning. The childminder uses observations and tracks children's progress. This ensures any gaps in learning are addressed quickly and children make good progress to prepare them for future moves to school. n The childminder supports children's communication and language skills well. She regularly shares stories and visits the library to increase children's love of books. Children enjoy singing and learning new rhymes. The childminder names objects for younger children and introduces new vocabulary. She encourages younger children to repeat words and older children to extend their sentences. The childminder supports children in using their home languages during play.

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need to do better?

n Partnerships with parents are strong. The childminder provides regular updates on children's routines and progress. She shares their next steps and ideas to continue learning at home. Parents state that they are happy with the service the childminder provides and the positive impact she has on their children's learning and development. n Overall, the childminder supports children's learning well and helps them to learn

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need to do better?

3 February 2022 about the wider diverse community. She provides a good range of resources, including books and small-world figures, which represent people from different cultures and disabled people. Children enjoy playing with dough and independently use tools to increase their small-muscle skills. However, during activities, the childminder does not always recognise when she can build on children's interests and extend her teaching of the curriculum further. n The childminder helps to support children's healthy lifestyles. She organises regular trips to the park, where children can enjoy being active and extend their physical skills, including climbing and balancing. Children learn about the importance of washing their hands and cleaning their teeth to maintain good hygiene. The childminder promotes a balanced diet and encourages healthy choices for meals and snacks, with water to drink. n Children increase their imaginations as they play with cars and trucks. The

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need to do better?

childminder asks questions and gives children time to think and answer. Children count as they climb the stairs and identify shapes during activities. However, the childminder does not consistently extend children's mathematical knowledge. She does not introduce new concepts to provide further challenge to their learning. n The childminder understands the importance of reflecting on her practice to make ongoing improvements. She accesses training and support from the local authority coordinator. She shares ideas and good practice with other childminders. The childminder seeks feedback from parents to help her to provide a good-quality service. Recent training on behaviour management has helped the childminder to support children to learn about their feelings and manage their emotions.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder understands the importance of keeping children safe. She checks her home to ensure that any hazards are removed. She teaches children about safety when using knives and scissors and managing risk at the park. The childminder shares information with parents about online safety. She has completed safeguarding training, including the 'Prevent' duty, and knows the signs and symptoms that may indicate a child is at risk of harm. She understands the procedures to follow if she has any concerns about a child's welfare. Relevant checks are in place to ensure that the childminder is suitable to work with children.

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should:

n use discussions with children to increase their understanding of the subjects being taught

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should:

3 February 2022 n build on children's mathematical knowledge through play to include concepts of shape, space and measure.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY320644 Local authority Southwark Inspection number 10120158 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 2 Date of previous inspection 8 June 2015

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2016. She lives in Bermondsey, in the London Borough of Southwark. The childminder cares for children between 8am and 5pm, from Monday to Friday, all year round. The childminder has a relevant level 3 childcare qualification.

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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 their evaluation of the provider. n The childminder and the inspector completed a learning walk together to discuss the childminder's intentions for children's learning. n The childminder and the inspector carried out a joint observation and discussed the quality of teaching. n The inspector read reviews from parents and took account of their views. n The childminder and the inspector held discussions about safeguarding and how the childminder reviews her practice. n The inspector looked at relevant documentation, including that relating to qualifications, insurance and suitability checks.

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Inspection activities

3 February 2022 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

3 February 2022 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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