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 arrive happy to attend the childminder's setting. They receive a friendly welcome and enjoy cuddles. Children form strong attachments with the childminder, which helps them to feel safe and secure. The childminder is very attentive to children's needs and recognises quickly when they require a drink, nappy change or cuddle. This enables children to settle quickly and supports their emotional well-being.

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The provision is good

Children make choices and select resources independently. The childminder engages as children play. She extends their language and builds on their knowledge of the curriculum. Children increase their imaginations as they take care of the dolls, wiping their noses and adding clips to their hair. The childminder provides encouragement, which enables children to try things for themselves. Children show perseverance as they turn shapes to fit into shape sorters.

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The provision is good

Children are supported to be independent from the start. They know the routine well and take off their shoes and coats on arrival. The childminder has high expectations for all children. She models expected behaviour and encourages children to use good manners. Children are given praise and enjoy clapping when they complete tasks. The childminder gives praise when children listen and follow simple instructions. Children tidy away their toys and follow good hygiene practices.

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need to do better?

n The childminder gathers detailed information from parents when children first start. This helps her to understand what children know and can do as she plans her curriculum and incorporates their interests. The childminder completes regular observations and assessments to ensure children are making good progress and to prepare them for future learning and a subsequent move to school. n The childminder gives children's communication and language skills a strong priority. She provides regular commentary as children play and introduces new words. This helps children to increase their vocabulary and form longer sentences. The childminder uses numerous songs and rhymes, and she links these to children's learning. Children enjoy joining in, and they copy actions to strengthen their understanding as they learn and name different parts of the body. n The childminder has strong partnerships with parents. She shares information on

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the curriculum and what children are learning. Parents are regularly updated with their children's progress and next steps. The childminder also shares ideas and resources to aid children's continued learning at home. Parents state that their children have made good progress with their language skills, independence

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need to do better?

2 November 2023 and social skills since attending the childminder's setting. n The childminder plans activities to help children practise their skills and extend their learning. For example, young children increase their understanding of colours and learn the names of fruit and vegetables. They match these items to pictures in a book and make links to their learning with real objects. The childminder counts with children and names some shapes. However, she does not introduce mathematical language or other concepts to extend children's understanding of mathematics further during play. n Diversity and inclusion are embedded in the childminder's curriculum. She uses her previous experiences of working with children with special educational needs and/or disabilities to influence her practice. The childminder ensures her books and resources reflect a wide range of disabilities and cultures. Children learn

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about different festivals, which helps them develop an understanding of other cultures and what makes them unique. n The childminder plans activities in the local community. Children regularly access local parks, children's centres, groups and the library. This gives them opportunities to build on their social skills, meet with other children and feel more confident in new situations. Outdoor space helps children develop their physical skills. They ride trikes, run and climb. This strengthens children's large muscles and develops their balance and coordination. n The childminder is passionate about her role in providing care and educating young children. She is proactive in keeping her knowledge up to date and using her new skills to benefit the children. She acknowledged how children's social skills had been impacted after the COVID pandemic and sourced training and research to help her understand this further. The childminder evaluates her

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practice and seeks views from parents to aid any improvements.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder understands her responsibility to keep children safe. She uses risk assessments and daily checks to remove any hazards and provide a safe space for children. The childminder teaches children about keeping themselves safe, including road safety and using the internet. The childminder has completed safeguarding training, including the 'Prevent' duty. She recognises signs and symptoms that might indicate abuse. The childminder knows the correct procedures to follow if she has any concerns regarding a child's welfare. The childminder maintains ratios and supervises children effectively. She has suitability checks for all adults living in the family home.

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should:

2 November 2023 n strengthen mathematical language and concepts during play, for example introducing shape, space and measures.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY494861 Local authority Southwark Inspection number 10308534 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 16 March 2018

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2015. She lives in Borough, in the London Borough of Southwark. She provides care between 8am and 6pm, from Monday to Friday, all year round, apart from the childminder's holidays. The childminder has a degree 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

2 November 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

2 November 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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