Childminder in Lewisham

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 29/01/2013 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 is motivated, interested and committed to providing good quality care and education for all the children. Continuous improvement is promoted through accessing regular training opportunities.  The childminder develops warm caring relationships with the children forming close attachments so they are happy, feel secure and play well in her home.  Effective partnerships with parents ensure continuity between home and minding environments.  Children use stimulating resources, which they can choose to play with in a variety of ways. This system enables children to become independent learners.

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It is not yet outstanding because

 The resources do not provide young children with opportunities to explore natural objects through their senses, such as in treasure baskets.  The environment does not always enable children to relax and be calm in cosy spaces.

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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 had discussions with the childminder.  The inspector observed the children and childminder within the play room.  The inspector sought the views of parents through written questionnaires.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector viewed records relating to activities, children's progress and development plans, and sampled safeguarding policies and procedures.

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Information about the setting

The childminder registered in 2012. She lives with her husband and three adult children in a residential area of Downham, within the London Borough of Lewisham. The downstairs of the property is used for childminding and there is a fully enclosed garden for outdoor play. Access to the property is down two steps. The family have a pet dog and cat.

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Information about the setting

The childminder is registered on the Early Years Register and the compulsory and voluntary parts of the Childcare Register. Currently, there are four children in the early year's age group on roll. The child minder walks to local parks, pre-schools and toddler groups. The child minder receives support from the local childminding group and the Lewisham Early Years advisory team.

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

 create cosy quiet places for babies to be able to relax and be calm within

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

 extend the use of natural play materials, such as in treasure baskets, to encourage children to explore and investigate.

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who attend

The childminder develops good relationships with all the children in her care as she has a thorough understanding of their individual needs and developmental stages. The childminder gathers information from parents detailing children's starting points, individual needs and routines during the settling in sessions. This helps to ensure that children settle quickly and that their individual needs are effectively met. The childminder makes regular observations of children's achievements and uses relevant guidance to assess their progress closely. She understands the requirement to complete a progress check for children between the ages of two and three years. She has completed these for the appropriate children in her care.

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who attend

The childminder plans a wide variety of activities. These help children make good progress in their learning and effectively prepare them for the next stage in their development or for school. Young children enjoy sharing books and stories, pointing and naming pictures of familiar objects with interest. Their communication skills are promoted well when the childminder talks to them as they play. Children show pleasure when they are encouraged to develop their independence and physical skills. For instance, they are given the ingredients for a sandwich which they happily make for themselves. The childminder supports children's developing understanding of number when she helps them stack wooden bricks to make a tower of ten. Or asks them to point to a number displayed on the wall. She encourages children's interest in the world around them when they go on a bus ride to visit the local shops. Or when playing and discussing together why some of the

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who attend

play figures use walking aids. Children develop their physical skills when they put on their boots and go out side for a splash in the puddles. Also when taking turns to climb up the ladder to the slide in the park. Resources to encourage younger children's exploration of natural objects, such as in treasure baskets, are not regularly used. This limits the learning opportunities for babies to explore and discover different objects and various textures. The childminder assesses children's progress well informing parents regularly about their progress involving them in their learning. She encourages parents to share information and gives the children books to take home and share. This helps to provide children with a link from their home to the childminders and provides continuity of learning.

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

Children are confident and settled in the childminder's home. They have good relationships with the childminder, who is warm and responsive to their unique and individual needs. This helps them develop secure attachments to the childminder as they make the transition into her care and also supports their emotional and physical wellbeing. The childminder organises the day to fit in with children's routines, which helps them feel settled and secure. The childminder prioritises and promotes children's safety and well- being. For example, the implementation of written risk assessments and daily visual checks ensures the safety of her home and outings. Safety measures are in place, such as stair gates. This means children grow in confidence and independence as they can move freely and safely around the childminding areas. Children are actively encouraged to develop a clear understanding of risks and how to keep themselves safe. The childminder

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

talks to them about safety in the home and includes them in regular fire drills.

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

The lounge becomes a well resourced play room which enables children to select things for themselves from the good quality age appropriate resources and play materials. The childminder ensures resources are easily in reach and displays a poster of pictures of resources that are stored in the cupboard, so children can make choices about their play. However, the environment is not conducive to promoting quieter, calm times, for younger children as cosy spaces are not readily available.

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

The childminder supports children's developing understanding of the need to share, take turns and to respect each other's feelings. She is a good role model as she offers praise and thanks them for their efforts throughout the day. As a result, children are aware of their boundaries and the expectations for good behaviour. The childminder effectively promotes children's good health and wellbeing. She follows careful procedures for changing nappies, such as wearing a protective apron, using a mat and washing her hands. Which all helps reduce the risk of cross contamination. She provides healthy options for snacks and meals, for example, sliced strawberries and grapes with bread sticks and home cooked meals with a range of vegetables. The relaxed, routine approach to meal times encourages children to understand the reasons behind the process of washing hands and sitting at the table. Children play outside every day as part of a

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

healthy lifestyle. They enjoy daily outings to playgroups and parks where they benefit from fresh air and outdoor activities.

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provision

The childminder has a good understanding of the safeguarding and welfare requirements and her responsibilities towards the children in her care. She has attended relevant child protection training and is clear about the steps to take if she has concerns about a child. She keeps all the required paperwork that promotes children's safety and well-being and makes sure records are comprehensive and up to date. The childminder has a clear understanding of her responsibilities in relation to the learning and development requirements. She keeps up-to-date with any changes or developments such as the revised framework and has copies of any new guidance through related magazines and websites. She monitors children's achievements closely, using tracking sheets, to make sure that all children are making good progress in their development.

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provision

The childminder has positive relationships with parents and keeps them well-informed about their children's care and learning. Parental views indicate they are very happy with the service provided. Parents are provided with a comprehensive range of useful policies and procedures when they start. A written log of daily activities and achievements are provided along with verbal feedback to parents at the end of the each day. She works closely with other agencies and professionals, sharing relevant information where appropriate, for example, the local pre-school. This ensures that children benefit from a consistent approach. The childminder is committed to developing and improving the provision. She makes good use of local courses and links with other childminders to evaluate the setting and develop her skills and practice. She continually reviews what she does and makes changes where needed to improve outcomes for children. For instance,

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provision

reviewing her provision for a particular age group to ensure it is sufficient to continually meet their needs.

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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 EY449285 Local authority Lewisham Inspection number 809258 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 4

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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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