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 benefit from the warm and welcoming environment that the childminder provides. Children arrive eager to attend and receive a friendly welcome. They understand the routine and know what to expect, which helps them to feel safe and secure. Children confidently take off their coats and shoes on arrival. They say goodbye to their parents and wash their hands to promote good hygiene practices.

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The provision is good

Children have adjusted well to the changes due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The childminder has stayed in contact when children have been absent, to help to support their well-being. Children have resettled quickly after the national restrictions. The childminder has reassessed children's needs and learning, and has made changes to support children. For example, children attend more groups in the local community to increase their social skills and limit their screen time. This has helped children to engage in a broad range of fun and exciting activities that enhance their learning across the curriculum.

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The provision is good

Children behave well and respond to the childminder's positive and caring approach. They enjoy receiving praise for completing tasks and using good manners. The childminder celebrates children's 'wow' moments, which helps to increase their self-esteem and helps them to reflect on their achievements. Children learn to recognise their emotions. They talk to the childminder about how they are feeling and use pictures to increase their understanding.

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need to do better?

n Overall, the childminder has a good knowledge of the curriculum. She uses her observations and assessments to track children's progress. The childminder identifies any gaps in children's learning and addresses these quickly. She plans children's next steps in learning and has high expectations for all children. However, sometimes, when the childminder plans activities, she does not sequence what children need to learn next to help them build on their existing knowledge and skills further. n The childminder encourages children to make choices in their play. She organises the toys to ensure that children can access them easily. This encourages children to follow their interests, explore and investigate. For example, children use a pretend mouth to practise cleaning teeth. The childminder extends their understanding by sharing a story about the dentist. This increases children's understanding of good oral health routines.

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n Children develop good language skills and communicate confidently. The childminder teaches children new vocabulary as she engages them in conversations. Children enjoy sharing stories and singing action songs. The childminder asks questions to prompt children's thinking skills and help increase

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17 February 2022 their sentences. However, the childminder does not support children who are bilingual to use their home languages during their play and learning. n Partnerships with parents are strong. The childminder keeps parents fully updated about her service and any changes to government guidelines. She provides daily feedback about children's learning and ongoing progress. The childminder shares what their children need to learn next and suggests ideas to continue their learning at home. Parents speak highly of the childminder. They make positive comments about the good progress that their children make. n Children learn about healthy lifestyles. They understand the importance of drinking water to stay hydrated. The childminder provides fruit for children's snacks. She cooks nutritious meals and encourages children to try food from other cultures. Children benefit from regular trips to the park to increase their

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large-motor skills. They enjoy dancing to music and learning to move their bodies in different ways to copy animals in a story. For example, they jump like a frog and slither like a snake. n The childminder helps children to increase their understanding of diversity, inclusion and the wider world. Children play with resources that represent different cultures. They care for dolls and make them food, increasing their imaginations. Children learn about disabilities, such as when using small-world figures and sharing stories. The childminder uses trips in the local community to extend children's understanding of people who use wheelchairs and their need to access lifts at the train station and shopping centre. n The childminder is proactive in evaluating her practice to provide a high-quality service. She seeks feedback from parents and makes improvements for the children in her care. She regularly reviews her resources and environment to

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keep children motivated to learn. The childminder keeps her knowledge refreshed through training and has completed a degree in childcare. She shares ideas and good practice with other childminders.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder has procedures in place to help keep children safe in her home. She completes daily checks to remove any hazards and practises evacuation procedures with children in case of emergency. Children learn to manage risk when cutting fruit with knives and are taught about road safety and online safety. The childminder has completed safeguarding training, including about the 'Prevent' duty. She knows the signs and symptoms that may indicate a child is at risk of harm or abuse. The childminder understands the importance of following procedures if she has any concerns about a child's welfare. The childminder has checks in place to ensure that all adults living in the home are suitable.

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should:

17 February 2022 n help children to build on their existing knowledge by sequencing what they need to learn next n support children who are bilingual to use their home languages during their play and learning.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY435305 Local authority Southwark Inspection number 10225457 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 5 Number of children on roll 1 Date of previous inspection 12 October 2015

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2012 and lives in the London Borough of Southwark. She provides care for children all year round from 8am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for family holidays. The childminder holds a relevant childcare qualification at level 6. She offers funded early education for children aged three to four years.

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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 provider. n The childminder and inspector carried out a learning walk together to discuss the childminder's intentions for children's learning. n The inspector spoke to parents and children during the inspection and took account of their views. n The childminder and inspector carried out a joint observation of an activity. They discussed the impact that this had on children's learning. n The inspector held discussions with the childminder and discussed safeguarding arrangements and how she evaluates her practice. n The inspector looked at some key documents, including qualifications, insurance and suitability checks.

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Inspection activities

17 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

17 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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