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

The childminder quickly forms strong relationships with the children in her care. She supports children well in regulating their emotions to help them feel safe and secure. The childminder offers children comfort and cuddles when they are upset. She sets clear boundaries of how she expects children to behave. The childminder has clear daily routines in place, and children respond well to them. Children follow instructions, such as to sit for mealtimes and to tidy away. The childminder offers lots of praise and encouragement, and children show respect for her.

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The provision is good

Children make noticeable progress from their starting points in development, particularly in the area of communication and language. The childminder carefully plans activities to create a language-rich environment around children's interests and needs. For example, as children enjoy playing with cars in the water tray, she reinforces the colours of the different cars and models how to count them. The childminder's questioning further supports and extends children's language as they play. The childminder uses her observations to assess children and plan to further enhance their learning.

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The provision is good

Children enjoy the vast range of activities to develop their small-muscle skills to further support them later with writing. They place jigsaw pieces in puzzles, fill and empty small containers in the water tray, thread cotton reels onto string and practise holding a pencil for mark making. This supports their physical development.

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n The childminder ensures that children have many opportunities to enjoy reading. She takes children to the library and lends books to parents to share at home with their children. The childminder focuses on 'a book of the week', which she uses daily to revisit new language taught. Children enjoy using the different props as the childminder shares the story of 'Dear Zoo'. The childminder models, with actions, the vocabulary in the book. She carefully pauses so children can join in with the repeated phrases in the story. This supports children's listening and attention skills. n Children show confidence in singing. They join in with a range of well-known nursery rhymes and songs, which are fully embedded in the childminder's daily routines. Children have opportunities to role play, dress up and enjoy the exploration of treasure baskets. This helps children to further develop in the areas of being expressive and imaginative.

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need to do better?

n The childminder ensures that children enjoy healthy snacks. She encourages children to try different fruits and vegetables. The childminder fully promotes the importance of a healthy diet as part of a healthy lifestyle. She provides lots of

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need to do better?

11 October 2023 opportunities for children to visit parks and gardens so that they can extend their skills in running, jumping, climbing and balancing. They enjoy daily fresh air and exercise. n The childminder supports children to fully understand their emotions, such as through visual aids and her facial expressions. This supports children to understand how different behaviours can make people feel. The childminder models the language of 'please' and 'thank you'. Children show they understand the importance of manners as they repeat it back to her. n Children show independence in selecting the activities they would like to play with. The childminder supports children to be independent with toileting and washing their hands. However, the childminder does not provide consistent opportunities to further support children to wipe their own noses, drink from open cups and help with the preparation of snacks to further support their

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need to do better?

independence. n The childminder is part of a childminding network, which supports her to develop professionally and share ideas with others. She attends webinars and face-to-face conferences to ensure that her knowledge is regularly refreshed. The childminder understands how to obtain additional support for children through the various local authority services, should she need to access them. n Parents are extremely happy with the service that the childminder provides. The childminder provides parents with daily feedback and ideas to help at home. Parents state they can see the progress their children have made since starting with her. They comment that the childminder is kind and caring and that they are very grateful to have found her.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder understands the importance of daily risk assessments in ensuring children's safety in her home. She has clear procedures in place for reporting on accidents and incidents. The childminder attends regular safeguarding training to ensure that her knowledge is up to date. She recognises the signs when a child may be at risk and understands her duty to report on any concern she may have. The childminder teaches children the importance of road safety when out on daily trips.

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should:

n provide more opportunities to further support children's independence skills.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY491504 Local authority Southwark Inspection number 10308481 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 3 Number of children on roll 2 Date of previous inspection 8 March 2018

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2015. She lives in Southwark, London. The childminder operates all year round, from 8am to 5pm, Monday to Wednesday. She holds a level 3 qualification in childcare. The childminder provides funded early education for children aged two, three and four years.

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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 the setting and discussed the safety and suitability of the premises. n The inspector observed activities and the interactions between the childminder and children. n The inspector held discussions with the childminder about how she meets the needs of a range of children. n The inspector spoke with parents to seek their views. n The inspector held discussions with the childminder about her professional development. n The inspector looked at relevant documentation.

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Inspection activities

11 October 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 October 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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