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 benefit from the warm and welcoming environment the childminder provides. They build strong bonds with the childminder, who is attentive to their needs. This helps children to settle quickly and feel secure. Children know the routine and learn to be independent. For example, on arrival, children take off their coats and shoes. At snack time, older children peel fruit and use knives to cut grapes. Younger children feed themselves.

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The provision is good

Children are eager to explore the wide range of activities on offer. Children learn about the world around them as they feed the childminder's rabbit and discuss how to care for her. Children engage well in a group activity with the childminder. They share resources and make props to recreate a familiar story. Children take on the role of the character and pretend to travel to the moon. This increases their imagination and love of books.

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The provision is good

Children understand rules and listen to the childminder, which supports their safety. The childminder talks to children about their emotions to help them understand how they are feeling. Children receive plenty of praise and encouragement for sharing and being kind. This helps to raise children's self- esteem and reinforces expected behaviour. As a result, children behave well.

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need to do better?

n The childminder gets to know children well from the beginning. She plans a broad curriculum and builds on children's interests and skills. The childminder uses observations and tracks children's learning to ensure they are making good progress. Any concerns are addressed quickly to aid minimising gaps in children's development. The childminder completes and shares progress checks with parents. n The childminder actively promotes children's communication and language development. She uses facial expressions and supports babies to repeat babble sounds and make new sounds. Early talkers use single words and learn new vocabulary. The childminder engages older children in meaningful conversations and challenges their thinking. Children enjoy singing and sharing stories, which builds their confidence. n Parents speak very highly of the childminder and state they are happy with the service she provides. Their children are making good progress. Communication

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is excellent, and parents receive the weekly plans for their children's learning. The childminder provides regular updates on children's progress. She shares next steps and ideas to continue learning at home. However, the childminder does not share information with other settings children attend. n The childminder promotes healthy lifestyles well. Children have daily

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21 February 2023 opportunities for fresh air and exercise to keep them fit and healthy. Babies enjoy tummy time to help them build their core strength. Older children run in the garden, steer trikes and push buggies. The childminder provides home- cooked meals, which includes fruit and vegetables and limits sugar. Children follow good hygiene practices and drink water. n Children extend their understanding of mathematics and literacy as they play. They count and name shapes. The childminder introduces new concepts, such as 'fast and slow', 'heavy and light'. Children mark make with crayons and chalk, which builds on their fine motor skills. Older children write some letters in their name. The childminder plays games of I-spy, which helps children to increase their knowledge of letter sounds. n The childminder regularly takes children on outings to visit the library and groups in the local community. Children mix with other children, which increases

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their social skills. The childminder organises trips to museums and places of interest to benefit the children. She celebrates different festivals, plans craft activities and cooks traditional foods for the children to taste. This helps children to learn about other cultures and what makes them unique. n The childminder regularly reflects on her practice and checks to ensure her activities are helping children to achieve. The childminder has completed her mandatory training and accesses other learning to keep her knowledge and skills up to date. She shares ideas with other childminders and uses this support network to develop her service. However, the childminder does not seek views from parents to help her make further improvements.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder uses risk assessments and daily checks to ensure the environment is free from hazards and safe for children to play. The childminder teaches children about safety when using equipment and crossing the road. The childminder has completed safeguarding training, including in 'Prevent' duty. She understands the signs and symptoms that might indicate a child is at risk of harm and knows the procedures to follow if she has any concern about a child's welfare. The childminder supervises children well and has suitability checks in place.

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should:

n build partnerships with other settings children attend to provide consistency in care and learning n seek feedback from parents to enhance evaluation and help make improvements to practice.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 2586398 Local authority Southwark Inspection number 10263598 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 and lives in Camberwell, in the London Borough of Southwark. She provides care between 8am and 6pm, Monday to Friday, all year round. The childminder holds a level 3 childcare 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 her evaluation of the provider. n The childminder and inspector carried out a learning walk together to discuss the childminder's intentions for children's learning. n The childminder and inspector carried out a joint observation and discussed the impact this had on children's learning. n The inspector spoke to parents and took account of their views. n The inspector held discussions with the childminder about safeguarding and how she evaluates her practice. n The inspector looked at relevant documents, including paediatric first-aid certificate, qualifications, insurance, and suitability checks.

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Inspection activities

21 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

21 February 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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