Childminder in Lewisham

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 14/03/2013 17/09/2009

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early years provision

This inspection: 2 Previous inspection: 3 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 develops effective partnerships with parents in order to identify all children's needs and help them make progress in their learning and development.  The childminder has very good settling in procedures so children are secure and happy and are well motivated to play and learn.  The childminder plans a good range of activities and experiences which help children make good progress in relation to their developmental starting points.  Children show good levels of independence. They are happy and settled and have developed a good relationship with the childminder and her family.

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It is not yet outstanding because

 The childminder does not use word or picture labels in the play environment for children to enhance their mathematical skills and early reading.

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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

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Information about this inspection

 scheduled more frequently where Ofsted identifies a need to do so, for example where provision was previously judged 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 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  scheduled 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 looked at the range of resources and experiences available to children.  Safeguarding was discussed with the childminder and her policy sampled.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector spent time with the childminder observing her and the children she was caring for.  The inspector sampled children's information and development records.

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Information about the setting

The childminder registered in 2006. She lives with her three adult children in Catford, Lewisham located close to parks, schools and local transport links. The whole ground floor of the childminder's home is used for childminding. There is a fully enclosed garden available for outdoor play. The family has a cat. The childminder is registered on the Early Years Register and both the compulsory and voluntary parts of the Childcare Register. She is currently caring for three children in the early years age group. The childminder attends stay and play groups with younger children.

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

 label equipment with words, pictures or shapes to indicate where things are kept and encourage children to work out where things belong and to further develop their early reading skills.

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who attend

The childminder has a good understanding of child development and a secure knowledge of the Early Years Foundation Stage framework. She provides interesting and challenging experiences that meet the needs of all children. The quality of teaching is good. The childminder uses Development Matters in the Early Years Foundation Stage, to support her to provide a rich learning environment where children enjoy active learning. She plans activities well to make sure that they are exciting, practical and stimulating for children. This helps to keep children motivated so that they want to learn new things. As a result children are making good progress in all areas of learning. The childminder completes regular and precise observations and assessments of children. She uses them effectively to plan challenging activities for children.

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who attend

The childminder communicates verbally with parents on a daily basis and shares a daily diary with them. This ensures that parents are kept well informed of their children's progress. The childminder discusses details of children's achievements with parents and they are encouraged to share information about their children's learning and development at home. Children are supported well in their communication and language development. The childminder uses children's growing interest in living things to encourage children to learn the names of animals that live on a farm. Children are developing a growing interest in literacy. They concentrate well as they turn the pages of their favourite books. However, the childminder uses few labels, pictures or shapes of objects to indicate where things are kept and encourage children to work out where things belong. This reduces opportunities for children to consolidate some of their mathematical and early reading

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who attend

Children are developing good social skills as they mix with other children at toddler group throughout the week. The childminder encourages children to talk about their feelings and as a result they are learning how to tell her what makes them happy or sad. Children have good opportunities to use mathematical language. They are learning how to count in sequence and link numbers to objects as the childminder asks them questions such as 'how many have you got?', 'How many pieces do we need?' Children enjoy water play and are learning about what objects float and sink. They are able to make connections and to solve simple problems through these activities.

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

The childminder has a good knowledge of each child's background and children are able to participate fully because activities are thoughtfully adapted to meet their individual needs. The childminder spends time getting to know children's home routines such as interests, likes and dislikes and sleep patterns. This helps to ensure that she creates a welcoming and secure environment where children are happy, secure and well supported during their time with her. Her home is organised so children feel comfortable and confident in accessing a wide range of stimulating play materials and equipment.

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

The childminder uses everyday opportunities to teach children how to keep themselves safe. Children practice regular emergency evacuation procedures with the childminder, which reinforces children's developing understanding of safety issues. The childminder supports children's good health as she encourages their strong physical development. Children have regular opportunities to practice balancing on ladders and going down slides at soft play areas. Children have good access to hoops, balls and pedal cars to help them gain an understanding of the need for physical exercise. Children are adopting healthy lifestyles as they learn the importance of washing their hands before meal times. Children develop good self-care skills, for example using cups independently and feeding themselves at meal times. Children's behaviour is good. They are learning the importance of share and taking turns when playing through gentle reminders from the childminder.

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

These skills support their future learning and independence, for example, when they move to school.

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provision

The childminder has a secure knowledge and understanding of the safeguarding and welfare requirements. The childminder's up-to-date safeguarding knowledge means that children are well protected. She has attended training and has clear procedures in place to ensure children remain safe in her care. The childminder carries out thorough risk assessments to minimise potential risks to children. Appropriate safety equipment is used according to the age and needs of the children attending. A full range of policies and procedures are in place which the childminder shares and discusses with parents. They are effective and inclusive for children who attend.

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provision

The childminder has a clear understanding of the learning and development requirements. She monitors and tracks children's progress, which effectively shows how well children are developing in areas of learning and towards the early learning goals. The childminder works in close partnership with parents to encourage children to achieve to the best of their ability. Parents have clear information about their children's progress through discussions with the childminder. Parents and have given positive feedback about the service the childminder provides. Parents are very happy with the care and education their children receive. They appreciate the flexible service the childminder provides to accommodate their varying working patterns. The childminder is committed to developing strong links with nurseries and schools where her minded children may attend in the future to maintain continuity of learning and development.

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provision

The childminder demonstrates a commitment to improving her service. She is proactive in addressing actions and recommendations from her previous inspection and consequently, children's welfare is met fully. The childminder has future plans to go on training courses to continue to enhance her child care knowledge and skills.

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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 action. 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 EY318373 Local authority Lewisham Inspection number 815050 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 3

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Telephone number

set out in the guidance ‘Complaints procedure: 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, which are usually the childminder’s 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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