Childminder in Lewisham

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 11/09/2012 Not Applicable

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early years provision

This inspection: 2 Previous inspection: Not Applicable How well the early years provision meets the needs of the range of children who attend The contribution of the early years provision to the well-being of children 2 The effectiveness of the leadership and management of the early years provision 2

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This provision is good

 Children are safe and well-cared for in the childminder's welcoming, inclusive home.  The childminder has good relationships with parents. This helps ensure she knows children well and effectively meets their individual needs.  The childminder has a warm, caring approach. This helps children settle quickly and form secure attachments. They are happy, settled and motivated to learn  Children take part in a wide range of activities and experiences that are suitable for their age and stage of development. They make good progress in their learning, given their age, ability and starting points, and grow in confidence and independence.  The childminder is committed to continuously developing and improving the provision. Together with her co-childminder, she monitors and evaluates her practice and identifies priorities for future development.

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It is not yet outstanding because

 The outdoor play environment at the childminder's home has not yet been fully developed to support children's learning across all areas.  Opportunities for children to explore and use a wide range of materials as part of the programme for expressive arts and design, are not fully extended.

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Information about this inspection

Inspections of registered early years provision are scheduled:  at least once in every inspection cycle. The current cycle ends on 31 July 2016  more frequently where Ofsted identifies a need to do so, for example where provision was previously judged as inadequate  brought forward in the inspection cycle where Ofsted has received information that suggests the provision may not be meeting the legal requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage; or where assessment of the provision identifies a need for early inspection  prioritised for inspection where we have received information that the provision is not meeting the requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage and which suggests children may not be safe  at the completion of an investigation into failure to comply with the requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage.

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Information about this inspection

The provision is also registered on the voluntary and compulsory parts of the Childcare Register. This report includes a judgment about compliance with the requirements of that register.

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Inspection activities

 Information about the inspection  Discussion with childminder  Observation of children and activities  Inspection of the premises  Inspection of documentation

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Information about the setting

The childminder was registered in 2012. She lives with one child aged 15 years old and her adult daughter. Her daughter works alongside her as her co-childminder. The family live in a three bedroom house close to Lewisham and Blackheath within the London Borough of Lewisham. The ground floor of the home is the main area used for childminding. There is a garden for outdoor play. The childminder is registered on the Early Years Register and both the compulsory and voluntary parts of the Childcare Register. There is currently one child on roll, who is in the early years age range.

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To further improve the quality of the early years provision the provider should:

 develop the outdoor area further so that children have more opportunities to move freely between indoor and outdoor play spaces and access a wide range of outdoor resources and activities

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To further improve the quality of the early years provision the provider should:

 provide more opportunities for young children to make marks and explore media such as paint, dough and bubbles.

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who attend

Children are confident and settled in the childminder's care. The childminder knows them well. She has a clear understanding of their individual needs and makes regular observations of their achievements. She uses her observations effectively to plan activities and experiences that build on children's existing knowledge and skills. This helps ensure children make good progress in relation to their starting points and are well prepared for the next stage of learning. Children are interested in the activities provided. They play happily and are motivated to learn. Their early communication and language skills are fostered well when the childminder talks to them as they play, and when they share books and stories. They have fun practising their newly acquired physical skills when they proudly pull themselves up onto their feet. They solve simple problems as they find the correct piece for the shape sorter. Children enjoy investigating a new toy, working out

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who attend

which button to push so it makes a noise, and expressing delight when they succeed. They have fun making music and singing, responding by moving their bodies and singing along to familiar tunes. However, young children do not yet have regular opportunities to explore different creative materials such as paint, gloop, dough, and bubbles at the childminder's home. The childminder makes sure that she has a detailed understanding of each child's background and needs. This enables her to meet their individual needs well and provide appropriate care. For example, she plans daily activities and outings around children's usual routines for eating and sleeping. She ensures that parents are fully involved in their child's learning. For instance by agreeing next steps to focus on and introducing some similar resources to those available at home.

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The contribution of the early years provision to the well-being of children

Children have good relationships with the childminder and her co-childminder. They form secure attachments and are happy and content in their care. The childminder has a warm and affectionate approach and is responsive to children's needs. This ensures children's emotional and physical well-being is effectively supported. Children settle quickly and benefit from routines that reflect their experiences at home, which helps them feel secure. They quickly learn the rules and expectations of the setting and begin to understand risks, for instance, they know that the kitchen gate should be kept shut. This helps them behave well and keep themselves safe. The childminder and her co-childminder conduct daily safety checks on the home and make sure that a good variety of high quality, age- appropriate toys and play materials are accessible. As a result, children grow in independence and show good levels of self-motivation as they move safely around the

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The contribution of the early years provision to the well-being of children

well-organised home, choosing their own resources. Children's good health is promoted well. Young children begin to learn to manage their personal needs when they wash their hands before they eat. They benefit from home-cooked meals and snacks that meet their nutritional needs and enjoy feeding themselves some banana slices during the morning. Children play outside every day and take part in a good range of experiences overall. For instance, they enjoy frequent visits to the park where they hunt for mini-beasts, find out about the natural world, and develop their physical skills. However, the outdoor play space at the childminder's home has not yet been fully developed. Children do not yet have opportunities to move freely between indoor and outdoor environments and use a wide variety of outdoor play resources.

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provision

The childminder has a clear understanding of the safeguarding and welfare requirements and her responsibilities towards the children in her care. Together with her co-childminder, she makes sure that all required documentation that promotes children's safety and well- being is in place. She attends relevant child protection training and is familiar with what to do if she has concerns about a child. Clear policies and procedures are in place and both childminder's make sure these are implemented effectively. They share day-to-day tasks and responsibilities, such as meal preparation or changing nappies, as appropriate. The childminder is familiar with her responsibilities in relation to the learning and development requirements. For instance, she monitors children's progress closely to ensure any areas for extra support are identified promptly. She works closely with parents and keeps them well-informed, for instance through daily record sheets as well as verbal feedback. Parents

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provision

are welcomed into the setting and have access to comprehensive written information about the provision including policies and procedures. The childminder is aware of the need to make effective links with other providers, should children attend more than one early years setting, to ensure a consistent approach. She shows a good commitment to continuous improvement. Together with her co-childminder, she constantly reflects on the provision and identifies areas for development. For instance, she has improved her knowledge of local resources so that children now take part in a wider variety of local visits and outings. She has also worked hard on establishing 'stress-free' daily routines that meet children's individual needs. She makes good use of online resources and the support provided by the local authority to develop her skills and practice.

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The Childcare Register

The requirements for the compulsory part of the Childcare Register are Met The requirements for the voluntary part of the Childcare Register are Met

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Grade Judgement Description

Grade 1 Outstanding Outstanding provision is highly effective in meeting the needs of all children exceptionally well. This ensures that children are very well prepared for the next stage of their learning. Grade 2 Good Good provision is effective in delivering provision that meets the needs of all children well. This ensures children are ready for the next stage of their learning. Grade 3 Satisfactory Satisfactory provision is performing less well than expectations in one or more of the key areas. It requires improvement in order to be good. Grade 4 Inadequate Provision that is inadequate requires significant improvement and/or enforcement. The provision is failing to give children an acceptable standard of early years education and/or is not meeting the safeguarding and welfare requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage. It will be inspected again within 12 months of the date of this inspection.

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Grade Judgement Description

Met The provision has no children on roll. The inspection judgement is that the provider continues to meet the requirements for registration. Not Met The provision has no children on roll. The inspection judgement is that the provider does not meet the requirements for registration.

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Inspection

This inspection was carried out by Ofsted 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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Setting details

Unique reference number EY441602 Local authority Lewisham Inspection number 788931 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 1

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Telephone number

set out in the guidance ‘raising concerns and making complaints about Ofsted', which is available from Ofsted’s website: www.ofsted.gov.uk. If you would like Ofsted to send you a copy of the guidance, please telephone 0300 123 4234, or email enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk.

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Type of provision

For the purposes of this inspection the following definitions apply:

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Type of provision

Full-time provision is that which operates for more than three hours. These are usually known as nurseries, nursery schools and pre-schools and must deliver the Early Years Foundation Stage. They are registered on the Early Years Register and pay the higher fee for registration.

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Type of provision

Sessional provision operates for more than two hours but does not exceed three hours in any one day. These are usually known as pre-schools, kindergartens or nursery schools and must deliver the Early Years Foundation Stage. They are registered on the Early Years Register and pay the lower fee for registration.

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Type of provision

Childminders care for one or more children where individual children attend for a period of more than two hours in any one day. They operate from domestic premises that are usually their own home. They are registered on the Early Years Register and must deliver the Early Years Foundation Stage.

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Type of provision

Out of school provision may be sessional or full-time provision and is delivered before or after school and/or in the summer holidays. They are registered on the Early Years Register and must deliver the Early Years Foundation Stage. Where children receive their Early Years Foundation Stage in school these providers do not have to deliver the learning and development requirements in full but should complement the experiences children receive in school. 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 Support Service (Cafcass), schools, colleges, initial teacher training, work-based learning and skills training, 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,

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Type of provision

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Type of provision

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