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 Good

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The provision is good

Children feel happy, safe and secure in the childminder's care. They know the routines well and settle quickly. In addition, young babies develop a strong bond with the childminder. They interact happily with adults and become engrossed in their play. Children make independent choices from a range of easily accessible resources. The childminder has high expectations for all children. She plans a curriculum that encourages children to be inquisitive. For instance, babies babble and gurgle as they explore a broad range of instruments. Children take great delight in pressing buttons and making sounds. This develops their early understanding of cause and effect. Children follow instructions. For example, they help pack the toys away before snack time to help keep the floor safe. Children behave well and show respect for the resources. Young children learn about healthy eating and try new food. For example, babies confidently feed themselves

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The provision is good

their pieces of tangerine and banana. Children are patient and are developing their small-muscle skills. The childminder supports children to access fresh air and develop their physical skills. For instance, children wear their all-in-one suits to play outside in different weathers, such as the snow. This helps develop their understanding of the changing seasons.

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need to do better?

n The childminder works closely with parents. She gathers detailed information from parents when children start. For instance, parents share details about their family tree, culture and children's likes and dislikes. However, the childminder does not use opportunities for children to learn about their friends' languages and cultures. This would help extend children's appreciation of the wider world. n The ambitious childminder works with other professionals and reflects on her childcare practice. She makes changes that help to improve children's care and learning. However, she does not always consider how she can best take advantage of training and development opportunities. This would support her further in raising the quality of her teaching. n The childminder uses language effectively to communicate with babies throughout the day. For instance, she gives babies time to respond to questions. This means that young children have regular opportunities to develop their

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communication and language skills. n The childminder knows the children in her care and responds to babies' needs well. She has care routines in place to ensure babies are secure and happy. The childminder recognises when children are becoming tired and adapts her routines to meet their needs. For instance, she supports babies when they require a bottle or sleep. n The childminder helps children to be aware of their bodies. She skilfully models and uses age-appropriate methods to teach children about caring for

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need to do better?

7 October 2022 themselves. For example, babies take great delight climbing in the tough tray to explore the toothbrush and comb. Babies develop their small muscles and hand- eye coordination. n The childminder promotes children's communication and language skills well. For instance, children access a broad range of books at their level. The childminder gives lots of eye contact, uses different tones and sounds, and bends to children's level when she speaks to them. Babies absorb themselves in exploring a wealth of natural resources. For instance, the childminder introduces words such as 'rough' and 'smooth' as children explore pine cones, brushes, scarves and sensory bottles. Children are curious, active learners. They make good progress from their starting points. n The childminder considers creative ways to ensure that the curriculum covers all areas of learning. For instance, she takes the tough tray outside to the park and

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fills it with different resources, such as sand and water. Babies confidently explore natural resources. They show great delight as they play, and look to adults to share their achievements. Children receive lots of positive praise for their efforts. n The childminder supports children to develop their physical skills. Children have the opportunity to learn how to manage their emotions. For instance, children have regular trips to toddler groups and parks, where they meet up with other children. This builds on their resilience and social skills. Children's behaviour is good.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder has a clear understanding of her role in protecting children. She knows the signs to look for if a child may be at risk of harm or neglect. In addition, the childminder knows the relevant agencies to contact for guidance. She attends training to ensure she is up to date with the latest information, including the 'Prevent' duty. She recognises how to identify those children that may be at risk of female genital mutilation. The childminder carries out daily checks of the environment and of the parks they attend. She knows the importance of monitoring children's attendance. This helps keep children safe.

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should:

n strengthen opportunities for children to learn about cultural diversity outside their own community n enhance the use of professional development to focus more precisely on building knowledge and understanding, in order to continuously raise the quality of teaching.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY464935 Local authority Southwark Inspection number 10236222 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 10 November 2016

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2013. She lives in Camberwell, in the London Borough of Southwark. The childminder offers care all day, Monday to Friday. She holds a relevant level 3 qualification.

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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 childminder. n The inspector observed interactions between the childminder and the children present. n The inspector discussed with the childminder her safeguarding procedures to keep children safe from harm and looked at different documentation. n Parents' views of the setting were shared with the inspector through written feedback. n The inspector held discussions with the childminder and interacted with children at appropriate times during the inspection. n A joint observation was completed. The childminder discussed with the inspector her aims for the activity and the impact on children's learning.

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Inspection activities

7 October 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

7 October 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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