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 are happy and confident in this stimulating, organised home. The childminder interacts warmly with children. She smiles and uses lots of eye contact. The childminder motivates children to learn in effective ways, for instance by linking activities to their interests. Children are keen learners and concentrate well. The childminder values each child and has high expectations of children.

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The provision is good

The curriculum is broad and balanced, and all children make good progress. Children develop good physical skills. The childminder plays ball games with children where they learn to throw and catch. Children climb across frames and steer wheeled toys around the garden. Children gain a good understanding of the world. The childminder takes the children for regular visits to the local nature reserves where they observe and talk about ducks, birds and various insects. Children develop good early mathematical skills. For instance, the childminder teaches babies about size, using words such as 'big' and 'small' as they stack cotton reels. She sings number songs to support children's counting skills well. The childminder reads number stories to older children who learn to recognise numbers in the story. She teaches them about shapes as they complete puzzles.

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need to do better?

n Children gain a good understanding about difference. The childminder provides dolls, books, toys and resources that reflect diversity. The childminder discusses different special religious or cultural events with children, such as Hanukkah and Christian festivals. n The childminder teaches children good communication, language and literacy skills. She introduces new words such as 'stretch' and 'squeeze' as children play with play dough. The childminder reads stories and sing songs in lively tones with children to teach them new words. n Children learn to do things for themselves. For example, they select toys and resources for themselves and help to tidy up when they have finished playing. The childminder teaches children how to put on their coats and shoes. n The childminder promotes healthy routines for children. She prepares nutritious, freshly cooked meals and snacks that meet the children's special dietary needs.

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need to do better?

The childminder ensures that children have daily opportunities for physical activities outdoors. The childminder has begun to teach children about oral hygiene. However, this has not been promoted fully to support children's awareness. n Children act in safe ways. The childminder teaches children how to use the stairs with care and caution. She explains why it is important not to run indoors and teaches children about road safety. Children use tools, such as scissors, with care and caution.

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need to do better?

11 June 2024 n The childminder works effectively with parents. She provides good information for parents to support children's learning. For example, the childminder gives parents activity ideas linked to books read at her setting to support children's language skills. She gives daily updates on children's progress to parents to keep them informed. n Children learn about well-being and their different feelings. The childminder asks children how they are when they arrive in the morning and teaches children names of the different emotions. n The childminder is keen to keep her skills and knowledge up to date. She is currently attending the Early Years Professional Development Programme course to promote best outcomes for children. n The childminder considers all aspects of her work and is aware of any strengths and weaknesses. She sets goals for improvement, namely to enhance the outdoor area to reflect different areas of learning.

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need to do better?

n Children behave well. The childminder uses a soft tone of voice to explain why some behaviour is not acceptable and offers suggestions for more positive ways to behave. Children are learning to share and take turns and demonstrate this as they share play dough to make models. n Children develop good creative skills. The childminder provides a variety of stimulating activities, such as paint in sealed plastic bags to press and make patterns. Children enjoy drawing pictures using a range of tools and materials.

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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 promote children's awareness of oral hygiene further.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY542256 Local authority Southwark Inspection number 10339290 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 3 Date of previous inspection 9 July 2018

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2016. She lives in East Dulwich in the London Borough of Southwark. The childminder provides care for children on Monday to Friday from 8am to 6pm, all year round, except on public bank holidays. She accepts funding for free early years 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 childminder carried out an activity and evaluated this with the inspector. n The inspector spoke to the childminder and children at appropriate times during the inspection. n The childminder talked to the inspector about how she organises her provision and her curriculum intent while the inspector viewed the premises. n The inspector viewed some documentation and held a discussion with the childminder. She read written feedback from the children's parents.

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Inspection activities

11 June 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

11 June 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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