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 Inadequate

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The provision is good

The childminder is warm and affectionate with the children in her care. The youngest children respond positively to the childminder's gentle interactions, animated voice and clear guidance. Older children confidently explore toys and activities and beam with pride when the childminder praises their efforts. The childminder helps children learn the skills they need to have positive social interactions with their peers, such as sharing and turn taking. The childminder models the calm, respectful behaviour she expects from children. This helps children learn, from a young age, how to regulate their emotions and build relationships with others.

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The provision is good

The childminder takes children on a range of adventures in the local area. They visit museums, the woods, parks and playgrounds. This helps them to gain an understanding of the community they live in. The childminder works closely with a co-childminder. Together, they plan a range of indoor and outdoor activities for children that are highly responsive to children's individual routines. This means, for example, that while some younger children nap in the morning, their older friends can go to a local park or playgroup. This enables children to engage with a wide range of activities throughout the day.

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need to do better?

n The childminder has designed a curriculum that involves making the most of being outdoors. To achieve this safely, the childminder ensures parents know to pack the right clothes for the weather, like raincoats or sun hats. Children learn to walk safely, press the button at road crossings and wait until it is safe to cross. This helps children gain an awareness of road safety. n Children have access to toys and other resources to support their learning indoors. The childminder ensures she has appropriate furniture, like a small table and chairs, to allow children to play easily. When they go out, the childminder makes sure she has everything she needs to make these trips a success like changing bags, snacks, lunch, a picnic blanket and a first-aid kit. n The childminder describes to children what they are doing to help them practise the words they already know and learn new vocabulary. She reads to children

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need to do better?

and they have many experiences throughout the day that support them to explore communities, culture and the wider world. The provision could be further enhanced by giving children more opportunities to explore and access books independently, to help them develop a love of reading from an early age. n The childminder regularly observes children as they play and considers how to support the next stage in their learning. When the childminder identifies any concerns about a child's development, she discusses this with parents and they develop plans that can be supported, both in the child's home and with the

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need to do better?

11 July 2023 childminder. The childminder also knows where parents can seek additional support from other agencies if required. This provides children, particularly those with special educational needs and/or disabilities, with the timely support they need and continuity in their care. n Children get plenty of opportunities to extend their mobility and challenge themselves physically. They run, climb, swing and slide in playgrounds. They learn to walk and climb on the uneven surfaces of the woods. When it is time to eat, the childminder makes sure they enjoy a nutritious and balanced range of foods. This supports children's understanding of healthy lifestyles. n The childminder and her co-childminder have worked together to make significant improvements since the last inspection to how they organise documents related to the setting. The childminder records incidents, accidents and support for children's medical needs clearly and in a way that helps her

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need to do better?

improve her provision. This helps her to communicate clearly with parents and ensure the smooth running of the setting. n Children play in a safe environment. The childminder conducts regular risk assessments, both indoors and at the places children visit. The childminder has developed an excellent awareness of what is happening in the vicinity and of risks such as open gates, litter or broken equipment. This helps her to keep children safe and support them to be aware of their surroundings and their personal safety.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder has a secure understanding of her role and responsibility to protect children from abuse and neglect. She regularly checks her knowledge and attends courses to stay up to date. The childminder shows a good understanding of the signs and symptoms that might indicate a child is at risk, including issues such as female genital mutilation and online harms. The childminder keeps accurate records of any concerns and she knows who to contact if she is worried about the well-being of a child. The childminder demonstrates a good understanding of the action to take if an allegation is made against herself or a household member.

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should:

n give children more opportunities to access books independently to further support their love of reading from an early age.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY265045 Local authority Southwark Inspection number 10278377 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 12 January 2023

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2003. She works in the Dulwich area of the London Borough of Southwark with a co-childminder. The childminder and co-childminder offer care from Monday to Thursday, for most of the year.

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Inspection activities

n The inspector discussed any continued impact of the pandemic with the childminder and has taken that into account in their evaluation of the childminder. n The inspector viewed the provision and discussed the safety and suitability of the premises, and the outdoor locations children visit with the childminder. n The childminder and the inspector discussed how the childminder organises their early years provision, including the aims and rationale for their early years curriculum. n The inspector observed the quality of education being provided, indoors and outdoors, and assessed the impact that this was having on children's learning. n The inspector observed the interactions between the childminder and children. n The childminder provided the inspector with a sample of key documentation on request.

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Inspection activities

11 July 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

11 July 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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