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 Not applicable

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The provision is good

The childminder provides a warm and welcoming environment for the children. The children are confident in separating from their parents. They are greeted warmly at the front door by the childminder. Children respond affectionately towards the childminder and display strong attachment, which promotes their overall well- being. The children mostly have access to well-planned activities that promotes their individual development. Children who are new to the setting are given extra time and support while settling. They are encouraged to use rich language to secure their understanding and development. For example, the childminder continuously introduces new words while communicating with the children throughout the day. The children are challenged by stimulating questions throughout their play and through their daily interactions with the childminder.

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The provision is good

Children have high levels of confidence and respect for each other. They independently choose the songs that they sing during their morning circle times. Children's behaviour is good and reinforced by the childminder. She praises good behaviour and gently reminds children of what is expected of them. They are taught about the importance of staying fit, healthy and hydrated during hot weather. The childminder encourages thought-provoking conversations around the weather and the impact it can have on our bodies.

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need to do better?

n Children make good progress in their development. The childminder identifies gaps in children's knowledge and plans for this right away. She works closely with parents to plan learning experiences. However, children's activities are not challenging enough. Her practice could be improved with more challenging activities that extend children's learning. n Children's language and communication is good. The childminder asks thought- provoking questions that challenges and encourages language to develop. She allows time for children to ask questions, giving appropriate time before responding. n The childminder speaks slowly and clearly when communicating with children. Children therefore have a good understanding of what is expected of them. For example, she simplifies her language for younger children and expands her language when communicating with the older children. n Children's physical development is progressing well. They go for daily walks to

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need to do better?

the local parks and children centres. They have developed good coordination from exploring the outdoors. n The childminder's essential training is up to date. However, her knowledge of the 'Statutory framework for the early years foundation stage' could be strengthened to further support the development of children, ensuring that they

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need to do better?

12 August 2022 are able to move on to the next stage of development. n Children make choices in their play and are confident to ask for help when needed. They move freely with confidence within their environment. Support is given by the childminder when needed.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder knows the procedures to follow to keep children safe. She has a sound understanding of how to report concerns and of the relevant agencies to make such a report. The childminder maintains a safe and clean home to protect children from the risk of accidents or illness. All necessary steps are taken to ensure that children remain safe while in her care. She has completed the required safeguarding training and is able to talk through how she would handle different safeguarding scenarios. She also ensures that she works closely with other agencies to promote the safety of children in her care.

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should:

n ensure that the activities provided support children to extend their knowledge further n keep up to date with relevant changes within the early years sector to increase knowledge and skills.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 2514998 Local authority Southwark Inspection number 10214984 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 6 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2019. She lives in the London Borough of Southwark. The childminder operates Monday to Friday, from 8am to 6pm, all year round. She holds a BA (Hons) degree in Early Childhood Studies. The childminder receives funding for the provision of children aged two and three 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 provider and has taken that into account in their evaluation of the setting. n The childminder talked to the inspector about how she organises her provision and her curriculum intent while they viewed the premises. n During the inspection the inspector spoke to the childminder and children at appropriate times. n The inspector observed the interaction between the childminder and children and discussed their progress. n The inspector spoke with parents during the inspection.

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Inspection activities

12 August 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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