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

Children are very happy as they settle quickly in this extremely welcoming setting. Strong attachments are formed with the childminder, and children respond well to her calm approach. The childminder has built good relationships with families. Parents trust the childminder and are very confident to leave their children. They state that they are extremely happy with the care their child receives.

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The provision is good

The childminder supports children's learning needs very well, enabling them to make good progress in their language development. For example, a young child is delighted as he learns to wash his own fruit for snack and manages to say 'apple' for the very first time. Information is gained from parents when children first start and includes details about children's stage of development. This enables the childminder to identify the starting points in their learning and plan more effectively for their progress. The childminder monitors children's progress effectively through her observations and carries out assessments to share with parents.

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The provision is good

The childminder provides a safe and secure environment for children to explore. Children are given lots of praise and reassurance, increasing their confidence and encouraging them to try new things. They are increasingly independent as they freely access equipment and learn to make choices in their play. Younger children ask the childminder to sit down, so they can climb onto her lap and snuggle in for nap time. This shows that they feel safe and secure. The childminder promotes good behaviour. For example she calmly explains why children should not throw toys across the room and, as a result, children learn to behave well. She offers praise and encouragement during activities, which promotes children's confidence.

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n The daily routines effectively promote children's physical health and well-being. For example, children learn to stay safe through regular discussions on road safety and 'stranger danger'. Children learn the benefits of being healthy as they wash their hands before eating and have daily opportunities at the park for physical play and exercise. The childminder works in partnership with parents to ensure that meals and snacks for children are healthy and nutritious. n The childminder notices children who need support in their speech. She arranges help from early intervention services to help children get back on track. n Children are positive about their learning and concentrate well when activities interest them. For example, they enjoy creative play as they use a range of different art materials to paint with and explore different patterns in their work. Children use their senses as they rub paint all over their hands and show great

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delight as they cover their fingers and revel in the sensation. n Children enjoy regular walks to the park where they have plenty of opportunities

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12 January 2023 to exercise and develop their physical skills. Children freely run, climb and jump, as well as learn about nature and the local area. n The childminder is reflective and frequently evaluates the childminding provision. She attends regular training to ensure her knowledge remains up to date. Regular reflection on the needs of the children helps her to decide the courses to attend. This helps improve her practice to support them. She works closely with the local authority, so she is kept up to date with changes in policy and practice. The childminder liaises well with the local school and pre-school when they share care and education of the same children. This ensures these children receive continuity in their learning and care. n The childminder intertwines mathematical concepts into her activities and young children make progress in this area. For example, when playing with blocks, children not only develop their imagination and fine motor skills but also learn

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the colours, shapes and how to count them. However, on occasion, the childminder does not ensure previous activities have been put away by encouraging the children to tidy up. Not only would this teach them independence, it would also prevent the children from becoming overwhelmed and distracted when they move on to the next activity. n Children enjoy accessing the local community. The childminder recognises the importance of children spending time in different environments. She regularly meets with local childminders so children can mix in larger groups. They learn the important social skills they need to make new friends. However, there are limited activities and resources to help children learn about the similarities and differences between themselves.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder is able to identify signs and symptoms of abuse, including wider safeguarding concerns such as the 'Prevent' duty. She is aware of her role and responsibilities to safeguard children and knows who to contact should she have any concerns about children's safety or welfare. The childminder carries out daily risk assessments of the premises before children arrive and assesses all activities that children take part in. She frequently carries out further safety checks, such as ensuring the smoke alarms work and carrying out fire drills. This helps to keep children safe.

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should:

n provide opportunities for children to learn about different ways of life, including different traditions and cultures n consider the way that activities are delivered so that children do not get

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12 January 2023 overwhelmed or easily distracted and get the maximum benefit from the learning experiences being provided.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 2598407 Local authority Southwark Inspection number 10251489 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 Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2020. She lives in Camberwell, in the London Borough of Southwark. She is available to mind Monday to Friday, throughout most of the year and holds a level 1 early years 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 provider and has taken that into account in their evaluation of the provider. n The childminder showed the inspector around the areas of her home used for childminding and explained her intentions for children's learning. n The inspector spoke to parents during the inspection and took account of their views. n The inspector observed the quality of education being provided, indoors and outdoors, and assessed the impact on children's learning. n The inspector observed a range of activities and interactions between the childminder and children, to help evaluate the quality of education.

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Inspection activities

12 January 2023 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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12 January 2023 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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