Childminder in Lewisham

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 29/01/2013 Not Applicable

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early years provision

This inspection: 3 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 3

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This provision is satisfactory

 The childminder offers a welcoming, inclusive home environment. Children have good relationships with the childminder and enjoy taking part in activities.  The childminder has a good understanding of how to promote children's safety and well-being. She conducts careful risk assessments of the home and makes sure precautions are in place so that children can play safely.  Parents are well-informed about the provision on a day-to-day basis.  The childminder shows a clear commitment to developing and improving the childcare provision.

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It is not yet good because

 The childminder is not meeting all legal requirements, as written parental consent for children to take part in outings is not yet in place.  Systems for monitoring children's progress are not yet fully established.  Children do not currently take part in a wide range of outdoor activities.

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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 during care routines.  The inspector had discussions with the childminder.  The inspector looked at children's records and other relevant paperwork.  The inspector looked around the premises.

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Information about the setting

The childminder registered 2011. She lives with her four children in a three bedroom maisonette in a residential area of New Cross, within the London Borough of Lewisham. The downstairs of the home is used for childminding. A garden is not available but the childminder takes children to local parks. The childminder is registered on the Early Years Register and the compulsory and voluntary parts of the Childcare Register. There are currently two children on roll, one of whom is in the early years age range.

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must:

 obtain written parental permission for children to take part in outings

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

 improve assessments of children's progress by making sure clear next steps are identified for their learning, which are regularly monitored and reviewed

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

 extend the range of outdoor learning experiences for children across all areas of the curriculum.

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who attend

The childminder welcomes all children into the setting. She makes sure she is familiar with children's starting points, background and needs before they start. For instance, through discussions with parents and details on their registration forms. This ensures she meets their individual needs effectively. Children take part in a suitable range of age-appropriate indoor activities. These generally support their overall development and help prepare them for the next stage of learning or for school. They play happily with the good range of resources available. They are interested in the activities provided and motivated to learn. They benefit from regular outings, but at the moment outdoor activities tend to mostly focus on children's physical skills and do not yet cover all areas of the curriculum.

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who attend

The childminder shows a clear understanding of how to support children's learning. She encourages young children's early language development. She talks to them as they play, listens to them carefully and repeats and reinforces familiar words and phrases. She fosters their enjoyment of books by sharing stories. Children enjoy songs and rhymes and begin to recognise a familiar tune. The childminder makes use of every day activities to develop children's understanding of shape, size and number. Children count with her as they climb up the stairs and they work out how to fit the bricks together to make a tower. They show an interest in the world around them when it snows, having fun making a snowman. The childminder encourages them to use their imaginations when they make a card for a birthday, using glue sticks, glitter and colourful shapes to create a picture. She has started to make regular observations of children's achievements and knows the

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who attend

children she cares for well. At present, however, she does not use her observations consistently to plan for children's next steps. As a result, activities do not always build on children's existing skills and monitoring of their progress is sometimes inconsistent.

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who attend

The childminder talks to parents every day to keep them informed and involves them in their children's learning. For instance, she lets them know what children have done that day, provides details of any new achievements and encourages parents to share information from 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 are comfortable and settled in her care. They benefit from familiar routines that are consistent with their experience at home, which helps them feel secure. The childminder is affectionate, caring and attentive to their needs, which effectively fosters their emotional and physical well-being. She checks her home on a daily basis to make sure all areas are safe for children to play. For instance, safety gates are in place to restrict access to the stairs and the kitchen. She makes sure that a good range of toys and play materials are easily accessible where children can select things for themselves. As a result, children grow in confidence and independence in her care. The childminder's gentle guidance and encouragement helps children behave well. They quickly become familiar with the routines and expectations of the setting. They learn about risks and how to keep themselves safe. For instance, they

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

remember that the radiator might be hot and know they need their straps on in the highchair.

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

Children's health is well promoted. Children begin to learn to simple good hygiene routines such as washing hands before they eat or taking off their shoes indoors. They benefit from varied, healthy home-cooked meals and snacks that meet their nutritional needs. They enjoy toast or cereal in the morning and some tasty noodles and vegetables for lunch. Children play outside every day. They develop their physical skills as they use the play equipment in the park and enjoy the fresh air and exercise as part of a healthy lifestyle.

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provision

The childminder has a satisfactory understanding of the safeguarding and welfare requirements. Most requirements are effectively met but the childminder does not ensure that all parents provide written consent for their children to go on outings. This is a breach of the legal requirement. However, currently there is limited impact on children's safety as the childminder keeps parents well informed about what she is doing with the children and where they go. All other paperwork is available and is well-organised. The childminder has a clear understanding of her responsibilities towards the children in her care. She attends local child protection training and is familiar with procedures to follow if she has concerns about children's welfare. 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

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provision

makes sure they take part in varied activities and experiences according to their age and needs. However, she does not yet have consistent systems in place for monitoring children's progress towards the early learning goals.

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provision

The childminder has positive relationships with parents and welcomes them into the setting. They have daily discussions with the childminder and access to a wide range of useful policies and procedures. The childminder is keen to develop her provision further and regularly reflects on her practice in order to plan for the future. She makes use of local courses and links with other childminders to keep up-to-date and develop her skills. She makes some improvements that have a positive impact on outcomes for children, such as establishing clearer routines and reorganising the play resources.

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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 EY419186 Local authority Lewisham Inspection number 736087 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 8 Total number of places 2 Number of children on roll 2

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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: 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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