Childminder in Lewisham

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 25/02/2013 06/03/2012

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early years provision

This inspection: 2 Previous inspection: 4 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 fully fosters partnerships with parents, which effectively supports children's learning and development.  The childminder supports children well during play as the childminder is highly skilled in holding the attention of children of various age ranges.  Children have good relationships with the childminder, helping them to feel safe and secure while in his care.

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It is not yet outstanding because

 Children do not always have opportunities to fully enhance their early mark making and writing skills outdoors.

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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 activities in the dining/play room and garden.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed documents showing comments written by parents regarding the quality of the service.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector undertook a joint observation with the childminder throughout the inspection.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector sampled a range of documentation including children's records, safeguarding procedures and parental consent forms.

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Information about the setting

The childminder registered in 2007. He lives with his partner and their two children, one of whom is in the early years age range. They live in the Hilly Fields area of the London Borough of Lewisham. The whole of the childminder's home is accessible to children although the ground floor is used for childminding. There is an enclosed garden available for outside play. The family has a dog as a pet. The childminder is currently has five children on roll in the early years age range. The childminder is registered by Ofsted on the Early Years Registers and both the compulsory and voluntary parts of the Childcare Register.

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

 enhance the use of outdoor areas to provide challenging opportunities and resources for writing and early mark making.

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who attend

The childminder effectively supports children's learning. He asks lots of questions that make them think during play. For example, while reading stories about dinosaurs they discuss how big the dinosaurs are in comparison to things they identity with such as a bus. The childminder extends children's learning well by following their own interests and joining in with their play. The childminder keeps a good range of samples of children's creative work and photos of them on outings and during activities. He makes observations of children's progress which he links to the areas of learning. The childminder then identifies their next learning steps and uses this information to plan for the activities the following week. He also keeps track of children's learning by highlighting their achievements relating to all areas of learning. The childminders demonstrates through the assessments that children are making good progress. The childminder plans a broad range

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who attend

of interesting outings to museums, parks and children's groups which promote children's learning effectively.

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who attend

Children enjoy the activities available. They play well together and develop their independent learning skills as they make choices during play. Children show a keen interest in books and listen well to stories read by the childminder. They also use books independently, developing their literacy skills. They talk about the story and pictures in the book with the childminder, demonstrating good speaking and listening skills, which will further support their learning when they go to school. However, children have fewer opportunities to fully enhance their literacy skills, such as early mark making and writing, outdoors.

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who attend

Children thoroughly enjoy dressing up and talking about the characters that they are dressed as. They explore sound while using the electronic keyboard and drum sets. Younger children enjoy playing with the home made shakers and jig along to the music. Children show a good understanding of the world as they read a story about miners and talk about their family members with the childminder. They then explore looking at things in the dark while using torches. Children show a keen interest in nature as they watch the birds in the garden. They dig around in the mud to see what they can find and watch how the water sinks into the mud; these activities enable children to explore the world in which they live and promote their curiosity.

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

Children have good relationships with each other and the childminder. They freely approach the children during play or if they are upset they seek his help. Younger children snuggle in for cuddles when they are tired. This shows that children feel safe and secure in the childminders care. The childminder supports older children well in resolving problems regarding sharing toys; this helps them to learn about using language to negotiate. Children show an awareness of expectations of their behaviour. They all help to tidy away the toys before lunch and show an awareness of the daily routines. The childminder has effective systems in place to support children in their next stage of their learning and transitions to school. Children are happy and settled.

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

Children feely explore their learning environment and enjoy both indoor and outside play. They access a good balance of learning opportunities. This includes lots of visits to the park where they gain regular fresh air and exercise. The childminder promotes children's good health by providing a balanced diet of home cooked meals that are freshly prepared. Children enjoy the meals and the relaxed meal time where they all sit together and discuss the foods that they like. The childminder is fully aware of children's individual care needs and he caters for the daily routines and sleep patterns of younger children. Children know about good hygiene practice and are developing good self-care skills.

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provision

The childminder has good systems in place to help safeguard children and promote their welfare. He keeps appropriate safeguarding documents easily assessable and updated so that he knows what to do if he has any concerns regarding children's welfare. He successfully implements a range of policies and procedures aimed at promoting children's health and safety. He also conducts regular risk assessments of the home, activities and any outings. The childminder works closely with parents to ensure that they sign all appropriate consent forms. He shares information regarding the activities and outings by completing daily diaries for all children. In addition, he shares photos electronically with parents so that they can be involved in their children's learning on an on-going basis. Parents have given written comments to the childminder on their views of the quality of his service. They report that their children are happy and contented in his care. They

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provision

comment on the broad range of interesting activities and outings provided and how they have observed their children making good progress. The childminder has cared for the children for many years, promoting consistency of care.

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provision

The childminder shows a clear understanding of self-evaluation. He provides an accurate account of the quality of the service and areas that he plans to improve. He has made good progress since the last inspection and met all actions and recommendations effectively; this shows a commitment to continuous improvement. In addition, the childminder shows an awareness of his own personal development. For example, he has recently attended a course regarding the two year old check as he is aware that some of the children in his care will need this check completed soon. The childminder is well organised and provides a good range of activities that promote all areas of learning. He uses the time that children attend effectively so that they enjoy a good balance of learning opportunities. As a result, children are keen to learn and are making good progress.

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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 EY347261 Local authority Lewisham Inspection number 786214 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 8 Total number of places 5 Number of children on roll 5

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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

T: 0300 123 4234 Textphone: 0161 618 8524 E: enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk W: www.ofsted.gov.uk

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