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 carefully plans a curriculum around children's interests. She regularly observes children. The childminder uses these observations to ensure that she provides a stimulating environment that supports children to achieve their individual milestones. Children show they are happy and emotionally secure with the childminder. The childminder offers children regular comfort and cuddles. She confidently talks about how the 'All About Me' starting profiles she uses and gradual settling-in procedures support her to ensure that children feel comfortable and safe in her care.

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The provision is good

Children enjoy the opportunities to explore and navigate independently all that is on offer in this setting. They engage the childminder in their play, who supports them well and encourages them to keep on trying when they encounter difficulties. The childminder reminds children of the importance of staying safe while out on trips. For example, children know when to stay close, hold hands and when it is safe to run.

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The provision is good

The childminder introduces children to a range of shape names, such as 'triangle', 'rectangle' and 'square,' as they enjoy building towers with foam blocks. She models counting as they add to their towers and when they are putting the bricks away. This supports children's understanding of early mathematics.

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need to do better?

n Children generally behave well and follow instructions the childminder gives them. They enjoy helping to tidy away toys. Children respond well to the praise and encouragement the childminder offers them for their efforts. However, there are times when the childminder does not ensure that children are always clear about safe and suitable ways to behave, such as the importance of sitting down during mealtimes. n The childminder supports children to understand the importance of healthy eating and exercise as part of a healthy lifestyle. Children enjoy grapes, bananas and oranges during snack time. They enjoy trips out to the park where they can walk, run, jump, balance and climb. The childminder supports children well as they begin to show an interest in throwing and kicking large balls. This helps children to develop their physical skills. n Children enjoy role playing with dolls, talking on toy phones and playing tea

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need to do better?

parties. The childminder provides a good range of push-button toys that support children's language development. She provides a narrative to extend children's learning as they engage in this type of play. However, at times, the childminder does not fully focus on children's individual language needs. For example, she does not consistently provide younger children with further support to label

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15 May 2025 different objects to enable them to develop their vocabulary of single words. n The childminder provides activities to help children to develop their small-muscle skills. Children finger paint, manipulate play dough and enjoy using large felt-tip pens to make marks. Younger children practise using their pincer grip as they feed themselves independently during snack time. The childminder gives children lots of opportunities to develop their independence skills. n The childminder ensures that children understand and show respect for the different religions and cultures in the world. Children learn about a range of religious festivals, including Christmas and Eid. They have opportunities to visit places of worship, wrap presents, dress up and taste a range of foods from around the world. n Parents and carers are happy with the childminder's setting. They receive feedback on the daily activities that their children have engaged in while with

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the childminder. Parents say that she offers their children a nurturing environment and lots of healthy food choices. n The childminder attends playgroups and regularly meets up with other childminders to further support her practice through discussions and sharing ideas. She attends in-person and online training, and takes on advice and support given to her by her local authority adviser. The childminder is clear about how to seek support to further support children with special educational needs and/or disabilities.

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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 support children to fully understand the expectations of safe and suitable ways to behave during mealtimes n provide more opportunities to fully extend younger children's language and vocabulary development.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY539669 Local authority Southwark Inspection number 10388183 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 1 July 2019

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2016 and lives in Camberwell, in the London Borough of Southwark. The childminder works all year round, from 8am to 6pm, Monday to Friday. She has an early years qualification at level 3. The childminder provides government funded childcare.

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Inspection activities

n The inspector conducted a learning walk of the premises to ensure that they are safe and suitable for childminding. n The inspector observed activities and the interactions between the children and the childminder. n The inspector spoke to the childminder about her safeguarding policies and procedures. n The inspector held a management meeting with the childminder. n The inspector looked at relevant documentation.

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Inspection activities

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

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