Childminder EY544557

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 always at the centre of the childminder's provision. Children are treated with great kindness and respect, and there is much fun and laughter at the setting. They are encouraged to express themselves and share their views. The childminder listens to their requests and meets their needs well. She works hard to ensure that young children make the best possible progress in all three prime areas of learning. Communication and language is a special focus as the childminder understands the importance of this to future learning.

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The provision is good

Children show good attitudes to learning and great interest in the activities that the childminder plans. For example, they thoroughly enjoy chopping fruits to make healthy ice lollies. They generally play well alongside each other in parallel play, enjoying each other's company. They are making good progress from their starting points.

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The provision is good

The childminder takes the children out and about in the local community, on a daily basis, to ensure that they have opportunities for physical exercise. The childminder uses observation and assessment carefully to plan the next steps in the children's learning and shares these with parents so that they can continue to support children's development at home.

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need to do better?

n Children benefit from a mix of child- and adult-led activities. The range of resources is good, and children enjoy choosing from the toys and activities available. For example, they request to play with kinetic sand or do colouring, and the childminder is happy to provide what they need. n Children are extremely comfortable and relaxed in the childminder's care. They confidently explore what is on offer. The childminder builds warm relationships with the children and has their best interests at heart. n The childminder's curriculum is based on what she knows children need to learn and is suitable for the age group of the children attending. She helps children become ready for the next stage in their learning. For example, she supports children to use the toilet independently prior to attending nursery. n Children's speech and language skills are developing well. The childminder works with parents and other specialists, such as therapists and health visitors, to help

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any children who might need extra support in this area. She speaks clearly to children, and they repeat what the childminder is saying. The childminder gently corrects words that are mispronounced so that children hear the correct letter sounds. n Role play helps children to learn about those who help us. For example, children enjoy listening to the childminder's heartbeat using stethoscopes, and they put

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need to do better?

7 July 2025 plasters on dolls. The childminder asks children questions, such as, 'What is wrong with me?' and, 'What medicine do I need?' to encourage them to think and extend their play. n Children are learning good habits to keep themselves healthy. For example, they know to wash their hands after using the toilet and put their tissues in the bin after wiping their nose. The childminder talks about why some fruits, such as strawberries, need to be washed and why others, such as bananas, do not. n Sometimes, the childminder is so keen to develop the children's knowledge that she can try to cover too many topics through one activity. She acknowledges that the quality of teaching would be further enhanced by focusing on one or two key learning points and ensuring that these are understood and embedded before moving on to others. n Parents describe the childminder's setting as 'nurturing and stimulating'. They

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need to do better?

say this is a 'positive and supportive space for children', where their children settle quickly and feel secure. They report that their children are happy and thriving in the childminder's care. n Generally, children are calm and behave well in the childminder's care. However, at times, the childminder talks about her expectations of children's behaviour but does not consistently implement them. For example, children squabble about a toy that has been brought from home.

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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 focus activities more precisely on the learning intentions for children n ensure that strategies to support children's behaviour are implemented consistently so that children are clear about what is expected of them.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY544557 Local authority Southwark Inspection number 10394881 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 30 September 2019

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2017 and lives in Bermondsey, in the London Borough of Southwark. She operates all year round, from 8am to 6pm, Monday to Friday. The childminder holds a relevant qualification at level 3. She provides funded early education for children.

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Inspection activities

n The inspector viewed the provision and discussed the safety and suitability of the premises. n The childminder and the inspector discussed how the childminder organises her provision, including the aims and priorities of the curriculum. n The children spoke with the inspector during the inspection. n Parents provided written feedback, and the inspector took this into account. n The inspector observed the quality of education being provided and assessed the impact this is having on the children's learning. n The inspector looked at relevant documentation.

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Inspection activities

7 July 2025 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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7 July 2025 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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