Childminder in Southwark

Overall effectiveness Good

The quality of education Good Behaviour and attitudes Good Personal development Outstanding Leadership and management Good Overall effectiveness at previous inspection Good

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The provision is good

Children form strong attachments with the nurturing childminder. Her warm and caring approach helps them to settle quickly and feel happy and safe. Children gain valuable communication skills through their positive interactions with the childminder. For instance, during role play, the childminder comments on what children are doing, which helps them to learn new words. She asks questions and instinctively pauses, giving children time to reply. Babies demonstrate that they are learning how to hold conversations as they babble enthusiastically in response.

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The provision is good

The childminder has high expectations for all children. This is reflected in their good behaviour and positive approach to learning. For example, babies participate in music sessions with great joy and enthusiasm. They are curious about the sounds of various percussion instruments and focus intently as they learn how to hit a drum with a stick. The childminder's resources and activities introduce children to a wide range of cultures and ways of life. This helps them to understand and respect their differences. They are very much part of their community and explore the local area on daily outings with the childminder. Children regularly visit the local shops, library, museum and parks. They develop a secure understanding of the vibrant and diverse world in which they live.

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n The childminder gathers a wealth of information from parents and uses this to meet each child's needs. This helps children to settle quickly and make the most of the learning opportunities the childminder provides. n Children develop a keen approach to learning. For example, babies show high levels of concentration as they examine the pictures in a book. They demonstrate a desire to find out how things work as they investigate electronic toys, pressing the buttons and keys to create various sounds. n The childminder regularly observes children to assess their progress and identify the next steps in their learning. She plans activities that interest and challenge children. This helps them to build on what they know and can do. Children make good progress in all areas of their learning. n In general, the childminder supports children's literacy skills well. She reads to them each day and encourages them to look at books independently. The

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childminder provides a variety of ways for children to make marks outdoors, such as by using a chalkboard or wet sand. However, there are fewer opportunities for children to explore this area of their learning indoors. n The childminder evaluates her practice effectively. She seeks the views of children and parents and ensures they feel valued and listened to. The childminder uses her findings to make positive changes to her provision. For instance, she has developed her garden area so that children have more exciting

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9 December 2022 opportunities to learn outdoors. She explains how this contributes to their physical health and well-being. n Children learn good hygiene routines and begin to manage their personal care as soon as they are able. For example, babies learn to wash their hands before eating, feed themselves independently and wipe their faces afterwards. They enjoy being helpful and assist the childminder with tasks, such as tidying up after play. n The childminder promotes children's health and welfare needs exceedingly well. She puts a great deal of thought into planning her menus for children, to ensure that they are well balanced and nutritious. Children enjoy shopping trips to a market and visits to an allotment, where they can pick their own fruit and vegetables. The childminder describes how this enhances children's interest and enjoyment of healthy eating. n The childminder is keen to build further on her good professional skills and

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carries out regular beneficial training. For example, she has developed a broad range of strategies to promote children's communication skills. Parents comment that this is a real strength of the childminder's provision and their children's language skills are advanced for their ages. n Parents provide excellent feedback on the childminder's provision. They comment that the childminder supports children's emotional security particularly well and describe a loving environment where children thrive. Parents appreciate the informative daily feedback with ideas and advice on how to support their children's health and development.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder demonstrates a good understanding of her safeguarding role, and completes relevant training to keep her knowledge up to date. She has a strong awareness of the possible signs of abuse and the risks to children's welfare. The childminder knows the procedures to follow if she suspects that a child is at risk from harm. She understands how to notify the relevant authorities should an allegation be made against her or a member of her household. The childminder supervises children well and provides a safe and hygienic environment for them to play and learn in.

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should:

n build further on the opportunities for children to explore and discover different ways to make marks.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY469192 Local authority Southwark Inspection number 10236275 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 14 December 2016

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2014. She lives in the London Borough of Southwark. The childminder operates her service Monday to Friday, from 8am from 6pm, throughout most of the year.

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Inspection activities

n This was the first routine inspection the provider received since the COVID-19 pandemic began. The inspector discussed the impact of the pandemic with the provider and has taken this into account in her evaluation of the provider. n The childminder showed the inspector the areas she uses for childminding. They discussed the early years curriculum and how the childminder organises her provision. n The inspector observed the quality of education and evaluated the impact on children's learning. n The childminder ensured that her documents were available for the inspector to view. This includes her paediatric first-aid certificate and liability insurance. n The inspector took account of parents' written feedback. She also observed and spoke to children, to find out about their experiences with the childminder.

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Inspection activities

9 December 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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9 December 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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