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 settle well into the childminder's care, including those children who have found it difficult to separate from their parents. Children show their warm relationships with the childminder and her family members. They show that they are happy and secure to play with resources in the presence of unfamiliar adults. Children show their confidence as they make choices about what to do. They develop good communication skills from an early age. For example, toddlers babble and sing to themselves as they play. Children show their positive attitudes to learning, for example as they persist in attempts to join tracks together. Children show that they know the childminder's routines. They become independent in their self-care and express their needs and ideas well.

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The provision is good

Children enjoy frequent local and extended outings. This helps them to learn more about the wider world. Children enjoy activities beyond their everyday experiences, such as regular swimming sessions with the childminder. Children benefit from the information that is exchanged between the childminder and their parents. This contributes to accurate assessments of children's development and effective management of their personal care. Children practise a broad range of skills and experience challenging activities as they access groups and events in the community and beyond. They are prepared effectively for future learning.

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need to do better?

n The childminder is an effective key person. She gathers initial and ongoing information about children to help meet their needs and support their families. The childminder understands the possible impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on children's development. She provides additional opportunities for children to socialise and develop their communication and language skills. n The childminder understands the developmental needs of the children in her care. She shares her accurate assessments of children's learning and works well with parents to address potential gaps in children's development. For example, she recognises when some children lack experience of messy play or need more active play. The childminder makes good use of community resources to help support children's individual learning needs. n Children show that they understand, listen and communicate well. The childminder gets down to children's level, names items as they play and has

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need to do better?

positive two-way interactions with children. The childminder interprets the needs of younger children consistently well. She further develops children's communication and language skills during visits to groups, such as sing and rhyme time. n Overall, the quality of education is effective. The childminder plans how she will use resources in her local area to build children's learning experiences. However,

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need to do better?

23 May 2023 the curriculum in the childminder's home is not as successful. This is because she relies heavily on external activities at local groups. Despite the range of resources available in her home, activities that are offered there are less well planned. n The childminder helps children to behave well and use good manners. Children show that they understand the childminder's expectations and daily routines. They eagerly tidy toys away before enjoying a hot breakfast. Children respond well to the childminder's requests and interact with others with confidence. For example, toddlers offer their toys to unfamiliar adults. n The childminder demonstrates high aspirations for children. She promotes a shared approach with parents to help prepare children effectively for nursery or school. For example, the childminder gives advice to parents about how to help children look after themselves and develop good social skills. This helps children

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need to do better?

to acquire the skills they need for later learning. n The childminder provides children with frequent opportunities to socialise and meet different people. Children and their parents make lasting friendships in wider social groups. Although this helps children to develop an awareness of their similarities and differences, there are fewer opportunities for children to celebrate and share what makes them unique. This limits the ability of some children to develop a full sense of belonging. n The childminder uses her local knowledge well. She provides sensitive advice and support to parents. The childminder shares information about useful events and groups that may support children's learning and development. She helps parents to understand how they can further support children at home. This contributes well to the progress that children make in their learning.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder understands how to recognise and respond if she suspects that children are at risk or harm or abuse. She knows the procedures to follow if an allegation is made against her or a household member. The childminder is aware of other risks, such as domestic violence, female genital mutilation, unsafe use of technology and children being exposed to extreme views. The childminder manages risks effectively in her home and while on outings. For example, children are closely supervised during swimming sessions. The childminder shares information with parents about children's accidents and personal care.

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should:

n strengthen the curriculum so that children have more opportunities to engage in well-planned activities when in the home learning environment

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should:

23 May 2023 n broaden opportunities for children to value and share their backgrounds and culture.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY461057 Local authority Southwark Inspection number 10280281 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 2 Date of previous inspection 5 September 2017

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2013 and lives in the Nunhead area of the London Borough of Southwark. She operates all year round from 8am to 6pm, Monday to Friday.

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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 inspector viewed all areas of the childminder's home and discussed the safety and suitability of the premises. n The childminder and the inspector discussed how the curriculum is implemented and the impact that this has on children's learning. n The inspector observed the interactions between the childminder and the children. n The childminder provided the inspector with a sample of key documentation on request.

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Inspection activities

23 May 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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