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

 The childminder offers a welcoming, inclusive home environment where children are safe and well-cared for.  Children grow in confidence and independence in the childminder's care. They take part in a wide range of activities and experiences that help them make good progress in their learning, given their age, ability and starting points.  The childminder has warm and caring relationships with children. Young children settle quickly and form strong bonds with the childminder and her co-childminder.  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.  The childminder has positive relationships with parents. They are kept well informed about the provision and their child's progress.

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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 provide a wide range of activities across all areas of learning  Opportunities for children to explore and use media and 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

 The inspector observed children taking part in activities and care routines  Discussions took place with the childminder  The inspector looked at children's records and other relevant documentation  The inspector looked around the premises

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Information about the setting

The childminder was registered in 2012. She lives with her mother, who she works with as her co-childminder, and her 15 year old brother. 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.

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Information about the setting

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:

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

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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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who attend

The childminder makes sure she has a thorough understanding of each child's background and needs. She adapts care where needed, for instance to fit in with day to day routines for sleeping, so that appropriate care is provided and individual needs are effectively met. Children take part in a wide variety of interesting and challenging activities and experiences across all areas of the curriculum. This helps them make good progress and ensures they are well-prepared for the next stage of learning. The childminder makes accurate assessments of children's development and achievements, for instance through regular observations. Together with her co-childminder, she uses these to plan activities that effectively build on children's existing knowledge and skills. Children settle quickly and grow in confidence in the childminder's care. They are interested in activities provided and motivated to learn. Young children enjoy cuddling up to share a story and their early

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who attend

communication skills are promoted well when the childminder chats to them as they play. They practise their existing physical skills and gain new ones when they childminder encourages them to pull themselves up and move independently around the room. They solve simple problems, helping build with bricks or finding the right piece for the shape sorter. Children enjoy outings where they explore the world around them, looking for mini- beasts in the park or finding out about trees and plants. They enjoy singing and music, moving their bodies in time to a song. At the moment, however, they do not have regular opportunities to explore different creative materials such as paint, gloop, dough and bubbles at the childminder's home. The childminder and her co-childminder work closely with parents so that they are fully involved in their child's learning and assessments of their progress. For instance, by discussing and agreeing children's next steps with them.

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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. They benefit from consistent routines that help them feel settled and secure. The childminder is warm and attentive to their needs, which fosters their emotional and physical well-being. Children show a strong sense of belonging at the setting. They grow in independence and show high levels of self-motivation as they move around the childminder's home and help themselves to the easily accessible toys and play materials. They respond well to the childminder's clear guidance and quickly learn the rules and expectations of the setting. For instance when they remember they must not touch the television. This helps them behave well and keep themselves safe. The childminder and her co-childminder conduct daily checks of the home and make sure that appropriate precautions are in place so that children can move

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

around and play safely. For instance, a safety gate restricts children's access to the kitchen. The indoor environment is well organised and welcoming. Children play outside every day, enjoying frequent visits to the park and local playgrounds. 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 at the setting. Children's health is well promoted. Children begin to learn to manage their own personal hygiene when they wash their hands before they have their snack. The childminder follows careful routines for changing nappies such as using a mat, in order to reduce the risk of cross-contamination. Children benefit from varied, nutritious meals and snacks, enjoying some banana in a bowl during the morning and some tasty vegetables for lunch.

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provision

Children's welfare is effectively safeguarded as the childminder has a clear understanding of the safeguarding and welfare requirements and how to keep children safe. She works closely with her co-childminder to make sure all required documentation is in place and that policies and procedures work well in practice. She attends relevant child protection training and knows what to do and where to seek advice if she has concerns about a child. The childminder is familiar with her responsibilities in relation to the learning and development requirements. She has a secure understanding of how children learn and monitors their development closely to ensure they are making good progress. Parents have positive relationships with the childminder and her co-childminder. They are kept well informed through comprehensive policies and procedures as well as written feedback sheets and daily discussions. The childminder is also aware of the importance of building

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provision

strong working partnerships with other providers if children attend any other early years settings, to ensure a consistent approach. Together with her co-childminder, she constantly monitors and reviews the provision. She spends time reflecting at the end of each day in order to identify any changes she needs to make for tomorrow. The childminder makes good use of online resources and links with local groups to keep up to date and get new ideas for the setting. She shows a good understanding of her strengths and any areas for improvement, such as developing the garden for outdoor play. She is keen to further develop her knowledge and skills through relevant childcare training.

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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 EY441614 Local authority Lewisham Inspection number 788932 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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