Williams, Joan

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 enjoy the time they spend with the childminder in her warm, welcoming and homely environment. Babies and toddlers seek reassuring cuddles when needed and form strong attachments with the childminder. Children respond to the kind and caring childminder and her positive interactions, which support them to feel safe and secure. The childminder gets to know children well from the beginning, which enables her to respond quickly to their needs.

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The provision is good

Young children play well together and are keen to learn. They share resources and take turns. For example, they try different pieces in the shape sorter. This also helps to develop their hand-to-eye coordination. Children enjoy the praise they receive for their achievements. They respond well to the childminder's expectations for their behaviour. Children learn to respect each other and the environment. They use good manners and behave well. Children listen carefully to instructions and help to tidy away their toys after playing.

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The provision is good

Young children begin to develop an understanding of mathematics through routines and play. For example, they count blueberries with the childminder at snack time. They extend their imaginations when they pretend to have a picnic and discuss different sizes and shapes of food. Toddlers use latch boards, which supports them to develop thinking skills and problem-solve. They build on these skills as they try the different locks and succeed at opening the doors. The childminder provides an enjoyable and challenging curriculum which supports children to develop the skills they need for their future learning and subsequent move to school.

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need to do better?

n The childminder has a good understanding of how children learn and develop. She plans activities based on children's interests and what children know and can do. For example, young children choose to dress the dolls, and the childminder shows them how to do up the poppers. Children watch and copy the action, mastering the skill for themselves. n The childminder watches and observes children as they play. She listens and responds appropriately to increase their understanding. The childminder uses assessments to identify any gaps in children's learning and provides support to close these quickly. She plans what children need to learn next and recaps on previous learning to help them achieve further. The childminder has high expectations for all children. n Children benefit from the strong emphasis the childminder places on communication and language skills. She responds to babies as they babble and mixes different sounds to help them build words. The childminder sings with the

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need to do better?

14 February 2022 children and encourages repetition to help them learn new phrases and actions. Children snuggle with the childminder and enjoy stories. Toddlers talk about the pictures, increasing their vocabulary. The childminder provides commentary as children play and engages them in meaningful conversations. n Children learn about the importance of healthy lifestyles. The childminder encourages good hygiene practices, such as washing hands before eating food. Children build on their physical skills. They play in the garden and take trips to the park, where they run and climb. The childminder provides healthy snacks and home-cooked meals. Children brush their teeth after lunch and establish good oral health routines. n Partnerships with parents are strong. The childminder communicates effectively and keeps parents updated on their children's development. Parents are happy with the service the childminder provides. For example, parents say that their

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need to do better?

children are keen to attend and make good progress. The childminder shares ideas to support children's learning at home, which supports continuity in learning. n The childminder evaluates her practice to help make improvements. For example, she has increased the high-quality resources and rotates the toys to keep children motivated to learn. However, she does not evaluate to extend her own skills and knowledge to support children's learning further. n The childminder supports children to be independent. They make choices in their play and choose stories to share. The childminder encourages children to feed themselves and learn to manage risk, for example when they climb the stairs. She knows how to keep children safe and maintains supervision. However, the childminder does not support children to understand the potential risks of online safety and teach them how to stay safe as they increase their use of technology.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder has a good knowledge of her role and responsibility to keep children safe. She completes daily checks to ensure that the environment is safe and free from hazards. The childminder knows the signs and symptoms that may indicate a child is at risk of harm or abuse. She has procedures to follow and knows how to report any concerns regarding a child's welfare. The childminder has completed safeguarding training and has a good understanding of a wide range of issues, including the 'Prevent' duty guidance. The childminder supervises children closely and regularly checks on sleeping children. She has checks that show she is suitable to work with children.

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should:

14 February 2022 n increase training opportunities to build on existing knowledge to help raise the quality of teaching to a higher level n teach children about online safety to help increase their understanding of how to keep themselves safe in the future.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 107177 Local authority Southwark Inspection number 10120366 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 3 Date of previous inspection 26 October 2015

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 1994. She lives in the London Borough of Southwark. The childminder works from Monday to Friday, between 7.45am and 6pm, all year round, apart from her holidays. She holds a relevant early years qualification at level 3.

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Inspection activities

n This was the first routine inspection the childminder 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 their evaluation of the setting. n The childminder and the inspector completed a learning walk and discussed the childminder's intentions for children's learning. n The inspector observed the interactions between the childminder and children and carried out a joint observation. n The inspector spoke to parents and took account of their views. n The inspector held discussions with the childminder at appropriate times during the inspection. n The inspector looked at a sample of the childminder's documents, including insurance, suitability checks and qualifications.

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Inspection activities

14 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

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