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 Outstanding

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The provision is good

Children form close relationships with the childminder and with their friends. They are eager to arrive and quickly settle into activities. Children receive good support to cope with their emotions. They communicate well and express how they feel. Children show that they understand how to manage their physical well-being. They recognise when they need to put on their coats, and discuss healthy eating and dental health with the childminder. Children show their resilience, for example as they quickly carry on with their play after minor falls.

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The provision is good

Children confidently link letters to the sounds that they represent as they complete alphabet puzzles. They use their imaginations well, for example as they pretend to lick 'ice cream cones' at the sand tray. Children often recall shared experiences during discussions with the childminder. They excitedly point at and discuss photographs of memorable outings. This contributes to children's understanding of technology as they help the childminder to access digital information.

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The provision is good

Children learn to respect other views, cultures and communities. They take part in activities that help them to understand different people and the contributions that they make. Children touch and taste fruit that they see in familiar stories. Children are encouraged to make choices about what to do and generally engage well in learning. They have very good opportunities to practise the skills that they need for future learning.

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need to do better?

n The childminder is ambitious for children and implements a very effective curriculum. She maintains strong links with parents and school teaching staff. This helps to support the continuity of children's learning. n The childminder supports children's communication and language extremely well. She introduces children to new words and extends their sentence structures during conversations. Children confidently express themselves, including with unfamiliar adults and in larger groups. n The childminder makes very good use of resources within her local community and beyond. Children have opportunities to socialise at local groups and use larger equipment at parks to help develop their physical skills. Children experience nature during walks in the woods. n Children show their deepening interest in books and remember familiar stories. They snuggle into the childminder's lap to share books that they help to retell.

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need to do better?

The childminder encourages children to turn pages and to discuss what they see. Children stamp their feet as they 'squelch' in mud and mimic sounds as they 'swish' through grass. n The childminder understands how to sequence learning. For example, children

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need to do better?

3 March 2022 scoop and pat sand, join interlocking blocks or manipulate latches and locks. This helps to develop the small hand muscles that children will use for future writing. n The childminder involves children and their parents in local programmes to promote effective tooth brushing routines. Children know to wash their hands after sand play. The childminder speaks with children about the benefits of the fruit that they eat as part of helping them to develop healthy habits. n Children enjoy outdoor activities. They giggle and laugh as they hold chiffon scarves and chase each other. Very occasionally, children lose their balance. Although they quickly get up unhurt, the childminder does not remind children how they can keep themselves safer as they play. n The childminder provides good opportunities for children to learn about growth and living things. Children look forward to planting vegetables that they go on to

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eat. They visit aquariums and learn the names of trees that they see during local outings. n The childminder plans activities that support children to share and take turns and promotes a shared approach with parents. At times, the childminder does not support children to understand the impact of their actions. Despite this, children show each other affection and play together well, overall. n Parents speak extremely highly of their 'dream' childminder. They value the outings and regular visits in the community that their children experience. They appreciate the information that is shared about their children's learning, the childminder's affectionate care and warm approach. They say that their children are proud of their achievements, eager to play with their friends and have fun.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder regularly updates her safeguarding knowledge. She is alert to potential risks to children, including exposure to unsafe use of technology, extreme views or behaviour and domestic abuse. The childminder knows how to respond if a child is at risk of abuse or harm. She understands when to involve relevant agencies, including if an allegation is made against herself or a family member. The childminder manages risks effectively, both in her home and when on outings. She maintains accurate records of children's attendance and knows how to respond in a medical emergency.

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should:

n help children to better understand how to keep themselves safe as they play n strengthen the emotional support for children even further, so that they are more aware of the impact of their actions.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 107398 Local authority Southwark Inspection number 10138212 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 7 March 2016

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 1993. She lives in Kennington in the London Borough of Southwark. The childminder operates her service from 9am to 4.30pm on Monday to Thursday, all year round. She holds a childcare 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 her evaluation of the provision. n The childminder showed the inspector around areas of her home used by children and explained how she supports children's learning and development. n The inspector observed the quality of interactions between the childminder and children, and assessed the impact of these on children's learning. n The inspector reviewed documents. These included evidence of children's learning experiences, relevant policies and evidence of the childminder's professional development. n The inspector spoke with parents and reviewed written testimonials during the inspection.

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Inspection activities

3 March 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 March 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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