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 provides a warm, friendly and welcoming environment that children enjoy attending. She builds strong attachments with children from the start, which helps them to settle quickly and to feel safe and secure. Young children enjoy cuddles and seek reassurance with the childminder when needed. The childminder is attentive to children's needs. She recognises when young children are tired or becoming frustrated. The childminder offers support in a calm and patient manner, which aids children to make choices and to develop their independence.

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The provision is good

Children benefit from the well-planned curriculum on offer. They extend their fine motor skills as they use spoons to fill containers with rice, oats and pasta. Children explore different textures and show good levels of concentration. They explore what happens when posting different-sized objects through tubes. The childminder challenges children's thinking as the objects get stuck and encourages children to problem-solve. Children show determination and try things for themselves.

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The provision is good

The childminder has high expectations for all children and role models expected behaviour. Children receive praise and encouragement, which raises their self- esteem and helps them to develop a positive attitude to their learning. Children listen and follow instructions. They help with tasks like tidying up and behave well.

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need to do better?

n The childminder plans a broad and varied curriculum. She observes children and provides activities to build on their interests and extend their learning. The childminder uses observations and assessments to track progress and identifies next steps. However, these are not always specific to support children to sequence their learning. Despite this, children make good progress from their starting points. n The childminder supports children's communication and language well. She engages children in conversations and provides commentary to their play. She asks questions and gives children time to think and answer. Children enjoy snuggling with the childminder to share stories and use props. They repeat animal sounds and learn new words as they play. This helps their understanding and increases their vocabulary. n Parents speak positively of their child's experience with the childminder. They receive regular updates on their child's routine and learning experiences. Parents

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need to do better?

acknowledge that their children are making progress and have increased their language and independence. Children enjoy attending and benefit from the wide range of activities. However, children's next steps and ideas to continue learning at home are not shared with parents.

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need to do better?

9 February 2024 n The childminder ensures that her home is safe for children to play. Children go on trips in the community to enhance their physical and social skills. They learn about road safety and follow rules to keep themselves safe. The childminder teaches children about other cultures and celebrates different festivals. Children enjoy seeing their artwork displayed, which helps to raise their self-esteem. The childminder supports children who speak additional languages, alongside learning English, and identifies children who may need extra support to help them achieve. n The childminder promotes healthy lifestyles effectively. She provides nutritious snacks and meals and encourages children to try new foods. Children develop their physical skills as they climb and use equipment in the park. This helps to increase their balance and coordination. The childminder promotes good hygiene routines. These help children to understand the importance of washing their

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hands before eating and after stroking the childminder's cat. n Children have regular opportunities to develop their skills and extend their knowledge as they play. They join pieces of train track and build their imaginations as they add small-world figures. The childminder counts with children, introduces shapes and extends children's mathematical understanding. Young children enjoy playing peekaboo and laugh with the childminder. They build their confidence as they copy the childminder's actions. n The childminder keeps her knowledge and skills up to date. She has completed mandatory training and accesses online courses. The childminder reads information on early years subjects to support the children in her care. She seeks views from parents and children to help her reflect on her practice and make further improvements. The childminder has addressed her previous recommendations and extended partnership working with other professionals.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

There is an open and positive culture around safeguarding that puts children's interests first.

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should:

n identify more precise next steps to ensure that children make the best possible progress n share next steps and ideas to continue learning at home with parents.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY331638 Local authority Southwark Inspection number 10308198 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 5 Date of previous inspection 16 March 2018

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2006. She lives in the London Borough of Southwark. She operates all year round, from 8am to 5pm Monday to Friday, except for the week between Christmas and New Year, bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds a childcare qualification at level 3. She receives funding to provide free 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 her evaluation of the childminder. n The childminder and inspector carried out a learning walk together to discuss the childminder's curriculum and what she wants children to learn. 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 a paediatric first-aid certificate, qualifications, insurance and suitability checks.

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Inspection activities

9 February 2024 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

9 February 2024 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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