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 are very well cared for by the childminder and her co-childminders. Her home is clean and safe. The play spaces have lots of interesting and age- appropriate resources. Toys are stored so that children have free access, which encourages them to follow their own interests. Children start their day with an interactive carpet session. They join in with well-known songs and rhymes, play musical instruments, discuss the weather and stretch their bodies. This sets the tone, as children engage in a range of interesting and stimulating activities throughout the day.

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The provision is good

Children learn how to play with their friends, and the importance of good behaviour. Every morning, the childminder reminds them of the rules, and they sing a song about being kind to and respecting each other. Children become very independent. The childminder encourages children to do many things for themselves. For example, children are all expected to 'have a go' at putting on their own socks and shoes, tidy away their toys after playing and to wash and dry their own hands.

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The provision is good

The childminder is kind and nurturing. She makes sure that all of the children feel emotionally secure. The youngest children form strong bonds with the childminder and her co-childminders, regularly going to them for a cuddle when they need comfort and reassurance.

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need to do better?

n The curriculum is well planned. The childminder focuses on the prime areas of the early years foundation stage. Her aim for every child is that they leave the setting independent, confident and ready for school. n The childminder ensures that children have many opportunities to follow their own interests and to build on their previous skills. She observes children regularly, using the information that she gathers to plan activities that meet their individual learning and development needs. However, some activities do not provide enough opportunities for older children to extend their knowledge and skills. Therefore, these children do not make as much progress as they could. n Children's communication and language development is well supported. The childminder understands how to improve children's communication skills. She exposes children to spoken language all of the time and introduces them to new

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words, explaining their meaning. The childminder uses regular story times to further support children's understanding of English. n The childminder's teaching of mathematics is good. Children are encouraged to practise their counting and early number skills at every opportunity. For example, they count how many children are present at the beginning of the day

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14 February 2023 and compare the sizes of different farm animals when playing. n The childminder plans trips to enhance the curriculum and develop children's awareness of the world around them. Children visit museums, the library and local landmarks. They attend local stay-and-play groups, where they have opportunities to practise their personal and social skills while playing with other children. n Children's physical development and healthy living are strong features of this setting. Children visit local playgrounds and parks daily. Here, they improve their large-muscle tone by running and climbing on the play equipment. Food is cooked at home by the childminder. The menu is varied and includes lots of fruit and vegetables. The childminder promotes good oral hygiene with parents and children. n Overall, the setting is managed well. However, on occasion, the childminder does not deploy herself effectively. For example, during transition activities,

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children wash their hands, while others sit on the carpet with the rest of the children, waiting for everyone to finish. This means that children are sitting for long periods of time and they are not engaged in their learning. n The childminder understands the importance of keeping her knowledge and teaching skills current. She attends regular training sessions organised by the local authority and further develops her practice by learning from and talking to their colleagues. n Parents are very complimentary about the setting and the childminder. They comment on how much their children enjoy attending, saying that they often talk about the exciting activities they have done when they get home. However, although parents are happy with the general information which the childminder shares about their children, they would like to know more about their children's learning needs and how they are being supported.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder has a good knowledge of how to identify the signs that a child might be at risk. She thoroughly understands the different categories of abuse and there are appropriate procedures in place to report any potential concerns. The childminder undertakes regular training to keep her safeguarding knowledge up to date. She supervises children well and ensures that the setting is always safe and risk-free. For example, the childminder carries out regular risk assessments, helping her to identify and remove possible hazards to keep children safe. All the required documentation and records are in place.

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should:

14 February 2023 n develop teaching to understand how to extend and deepen older children's learning n improve the organisation of transition activities, to ensure that children are not waiting for extended periods of time n review communication with parents, so that they are kept up to date about their children's learning and the support provided.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY392185 Local authority Southwark Inspection number 10265153 Type of provision Childminder

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Registers

Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register Day care type Childminder

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inspection

Total number of places 18 Number of children on roll 9 Date of previous inspection 25 May 2017

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2009. She lives in Peckham, in the London Borough of Southwark. The childminder provides childcare all year round, from 8am to 6pm, each weekday. She works with three co-childminders. The childminder holds an appropriate childcare qualification at level 3. She provides funded early education for three-year-old children.

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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 setting. n The provider spoke to the inspector about 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 the interactions between the childminder and children. n A sample of key documentation was provided on request.

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Inspection activities

14 February 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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Inspection activities

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