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

Children are happy and settled at the childminder's home. They confidently explore the resources and toys that are available. The childminder is warm and friendly, and children form secure attachments with her. This helps children to feel safe and focus on their learning. When children take part in craft activities together, they proudly show their creations to the childminder. The childminder praises children's efforts and asks them about their work. This helps to give children a sense of achievement and enthusiasm for learning.

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The provision is good

The childminder has high expectations for children's behaviour and addresses any unwanted behaviour swiftly. For example, when children throw toys, the childminder clearly explains the impact this behaviour might have. Children learn that it is not safe to throw toys and that the toys might break. Children all help when it is time to tidy up, which helps to promote their sense of belonging.

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The provision is good

The childminder's routine helps her to meet children's needs throughout the day. For example, children go out locally most mornings to get physical exercise and participate in activities or playgroups. This helps children to socialise and experience being in a larger group. At the childminder's home, children enjoy playing, songs, craft and reading. These help to prepare them well for their future learning, including starting school.

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need to do better?

n The childminder builds her curriculum around children's learning needs and opportunities that are available locally that broaden their learning. Children's behaviour is good. They learn to share and take turns. The childminder uses activities, such as exploring play dough, to help children to develop the small muscles in their hands. This helps children when they enjoy craft and mark- making activities. n Most of the time, the childminder provides children with toys that reflect their interests. Children make independent choices about what they would like to play with. They confidently explore the resources that are available to them. However, although children show a keen interest in the play kitchen area, the childminder does not organise it in a way that helps them engage with role-play activities and to act out their ideas. This means that the childminder does not consistently use opportunities to help children to make sense of their world, act

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need to do better?

out experiences and share their ideas through role play. n The childminder's home is a calm and quiet environment. Children benefit from the childminder's focus on their language and communication. The childminder repeats key vocabulary and gives children time to respond to her questions. Children hear mathematical language as the childminder weaves counting and

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need to do better?

12 December 2023 numbers into stories and conversations. The childminder sits with children so that they feel safe and confident as they read familiar stories together. She reads clearly and encourages children's early language development with questions and ideas. n The childminder freshly prepares a range of nutritious meals for children. Children wash their hands before they eat. The childminder carefully considers children's dietary requirements and preferences. She encourages children to eat well during sociable mealtimes at the table. Children have access to fresh water throughout the day. They settle down to sleep in the afternoon. This strong routine on eating well, being active, helping to tidy up and rest gives children positive messages about staying healthy. n The childminder cares for children's personal needs with sensitivity. She includes children in their care routines. For example, when it is time to have their nappy

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changed, children take their own nappies to the changing mat. This helps children to gain an understanding of their bodies and starts to prepare them to become more independent in their personal care, for example, when it is time for toilet training. n The childminder communicates effectively with parents and other family members involved in children's care. She does this electronically and face to face when children are arriving or leaving her home. The childminder is confident to have conversations with parents to discuss concerns about their children's attendance or development. This supports her to address any concerns in a timely manner and ensure that children get any additional support they require.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder is aware of the potential signs and symptoms of abuse and knows how to respond in different scenarios. She knows the local referral procedures to follow if she has any concerns about the welfare of a child. The childminder accesses ongoing safeguarding training to keep her knowledge continuously updated. She keeps her home safe and well maintained. This ensures children's safety. Children demonstrate that they feel safe and secure in this setting through their positive interactions with the childminder.

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should:

n strengthen opportunities for children to follow their interests and further their understanding of the world.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY307924 Local authority Southwark Inspection number 10307414 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 24 July 2023

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2005. She lives in Bermondsey within the London Borough of Southwark. The childminder holds a relevant level 5 qualification. She operates all year round, from 8am to 6pm, Monday to Friday.

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Inspection activities

n The inspector discussed any continued impact of the COVID-19 pandemic with the childminder and has taken that into account in their evaluation of the setting. n The childminder showed the inspector around the premises and discussed how she ensures that they are safe and suitable. n The childminder and the inspector discussed how the childminder organises their early years setting, including the aims and rationale for the curriculum. n The childminder spoke to the inspector about children's learning and development, with a particular focus on communication and language. n The inspector observed the quality of education being provided, indoors and outdoors, and assessed the impact on children's learning. n The childminder provided the inspector with a sample of key documentation on request.

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Inspection activities

12 December 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

12 December 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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