Childminder in Southwark

This provision does not meet requirements

n The childminder has addressed some of the actions raised at the last inspection. For instance, she has improved her knowledge of when to notify Ofsted of significant events. Also, the childminder has put strategies in place to help to manage children's behaviour positively. The childminder demonstrates she is welcoming and cares for the children in the setting. n The childminder understands the safeguarding policy and procedures. She describes how she identities possible risks to children and who to report concerns to. This includes clear knowledge of female genital mutilation. She understands how to make sure the environment is safe and secure by carrying out effective risk assessments to identify and reduce any hazards. n The childminder explained how she helps children to foster a love of reading. She provides props to support their favourite stories. This promotes early literacy development. n The childminder demonstrates that she has not planned or implemented an

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ambitious learning programme, which consistently helps children to build on what they need to know next. Children are not offered enough experiences to make rapid progress in their learning, particularly in the prime areas. n The childminder is beginning to recognise the importance of keeping her training and professional development up to date. For instance, training has been organised for enhancing communication and language skills. n The childminder explains the daily opportunities she provides for children's physical development, but does not show a clear understanding of how to promote children's health consistently. For instance, babies are not offered enough experiences to move around and develop their bodies. Some children do not make rapid progress in physical development. n The childminder has a nice relationship with parents. However, she does not have systems in place to assist parents in supporting their children's learning at

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This provision does not meet requirements

There were no children in the early years age range present when this inspection took place. The findings in this report are based on evidence gathered from discussions with those who care for the children and an inspection of the premises, equipment and relevant documentation. Where there are no early years children present, no judgement is made on the quality of the early years provision as there is no reliable evidence on which to assess its impact on children. The report states whether the provider continues to meet the requirements of registration.

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Due date

improve the planning and implementation of learning programmes, particularly in relation to the prime areas 01/03/2023

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Due date

enhance professional development to support children's quality of learning to a consistently high level across the prime areas of learning, with an emphasis on physical development 01/03/2023

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Due date

improve partnership working with parents to enable them to support their children's learning at home. 01/03/2023

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY153001 Local authority Southwark Inspection number 10247214 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 3 Number of children on roll 3 Date of previous inspection 17 June 2022

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2001 and lives in the London Borough of Southwark. She operates her service from 9am to 5pm, Monday to Friday, all year round. She holds an appropriate early years qualification.

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Inspection activities

n The inspector discussed any continued impact of the COVID-19 pandemic with the provider and has taken that into account in their evaluation of the provider. n The inspector discussed with the childminder how she intends to deliver an educational programme for children. n The childminder showed the inspector the premises and discussed how she ensures that they are safe and suitable for children. n The inspector reviewed relevant documentation.

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Inspection activities

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

14 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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