Childminder in Lewisham

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 12/03/2014 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 well organised and provides a safe and secure environment. Consequently, children have good opportunities to move freely around her home, in order to learn and develop.  Children make good progress because of the well-planned activities and experiences that support their learning and development.  Children develop a secure relationship with the childminder, because of the effective settling-in arrangements.  Partnership with parents works very well and there are very good systems in place for communication and sharing information.

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It is not yet outstanding because

 The childminder does not make full use of words and labels around the home, which means she occasionally misses opportunities to enhance children's early reading skills.

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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 childminder and inspector discussed children's progress and individual needs.  The inspector obtained parents' views through discussion and written information.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector viewed some of the childminder's records and documents, including a sample of policies and children's records.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector looked at the range of resources and experiences available to children.

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Information about the setting

The childminder registered in 2013. She lives with her husband and two children in Forest Hill, in the London Borough of Lewisham. Her home is 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 childminder is registered on the Early Years Register and both the compulsory and voluntary parts of the Childcare Register. She currently has one child on roll in the early years age group.

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

 enhance children's early reading skills and enable them to identify resources independently by providing more labels and words around the environment

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who attend

The childminder has a good knowledge and understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage. She has a strong focus on promoting good outcomes for children's learning and development. She plans and provides activities around different themes and interests of the children, incorporating all areas of learning. As a result children are making good progress in their learning and development. The childminder completes regular observations and assessments to guide her in planning effectively for children's next steps in their learning. Parents are encouraged to contribute to initial assessments of children's starting points at the beginning of a placement. This ensures the childminder meets children's individual needs effectively from the start. The childminder uses a daily contact book to keep parents informed about their children's progress. She encourages parents to support and share information about their children's learning and development at home.

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who attend

Children are making very good progress in their communication and language skills. They are beginning to learn and say new words. The childminder supports children's language development through the use of an interest box, containing their favourite toys and books. This encourages children to talk about items that are special to them and to link objects to words. Children thoroughly enjoy listening to stories told by the childminder. She regularly uses props to help bring the story alive and promote children's interest in books. However, the childminder does not make full use of labels and pictures in the environment, to help them identify where things belong when tidying up and selecting toys of their choice. This means she misses some opportunities to extend children's understanding that print carries meaning and to enhance their early reading skills. The childminder provides good opportunities for children to express themselves through

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who attend

the use of different media for painting, printing, drawing and craft activities. For example, children enjoy using chalk on paving stones in the garden. Children enthusiastically take part in sand and water play. They fill and empty containers, and concentrate well as they pour water into funnels. Children have great fun washing dolls, mixing water with sand and watering plants in the garden. This helps them learn about weights and measurements, and how to care for living things.

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

The childminder's home is well organised with a range of good quality resources arranged to promote independence and meet the needs of all children in her care. Children are very settled and have a close and trusting relationship with childminder, who knows them extremely well. The childminder ensures that she listens to and values what children say. She encourages children to talk about what they are learning and allows them to initiate their own activities. This helps to build their self-esteem. The childminder helps children feel good about themselves by providing positive support, praise and encouragement. As a result, they behave well and have a good understanding about the importance of sharing and taking turns. At the start of the childminding arrangement, the childminder records useful information from parents about their children's individual interests, needs and home routines. This enables her to help children settle in her care at their own pace.

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

The childminder helps children to learn the importance of adopting healthy eating habits through providing nutritious meals and snacks. Children are becoming independent as they feed themselves at meal times. The childminder helps develop children's understanding of a healthy lifestyle through daily exercise and fresh air. She makes good use of her garden so children can play ball games and learn how to use pedal cars. Children learn to negotiate space well as they take dolls around the garden in pushchairs. Children's safety is promoted well as they learn how to go up and down stairs safely with the support of the childminder. They regularly practise the childminder's emergency evacuation drill with her, which reinforces their awareness of how to keep themselves safe.

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provision

The childminder creates an environment that is welcoming, safe and stimulating. Children are encouraged to participate in all activities provided. This ensures that they have equal opportunities to maximise their enjoyment and potential. The childminder fulfils her responsibilities in meeting the requirements of the Statutory Framework for the Early Years Foundation Stage. There are well-maintained policies and procedures in place, which she shares with parents to keep them updated about the service she provides. The childminder has a good understanding of how to safeguard children and recognises that this is her first priority. She is aware of the correct procedure to follow should she have any concerns about a child in her care. The childminder carries out rigorous risk assessments that are regularly reviewed to ensure children's safety in her home and on outings.

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provision

Well-established partnerships are in place with parents. The childminder shares activity plans and information about the Early Years Foundation Stage with parents. This keeps them informed about how she supports children's learning and development in her setting. The childminder meets with parents at the end of each day to discuss the activities children took part in and their general well-being. Assessments and photographs are shared with parents so they are kept up-to-date with their children's progress. Parents have given positive feedback about the service the childminder provides. They are very happy with the level of care and attention their children receive from the childminder. They are very impressed with activities she provides and the healthy, homemade meals their children eat. Parents appreciate that they can contribute to a daily contact book and attend reviews to discuss their children's development. The childminder is committed to

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provision

developing strong links with other early years provision that her minded children may attend in the future, to maintain continuity of learning and development.

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provision

The childminder has made an enthusiastic start to her childminding service. She has a very secure understanding of the areas of learning. Her accurate monitoring of children's development helps them make good progress towards the early learning goals. The childminder evaluates her practice on an ongoing basis and is committed to maintaining continuous improvement. She plans to go on further training to support her in her role as a childminder.

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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 Requires improvement The provision is not giving children a good standard of early years education and/or there are minor breaches of the safeguarding and welfare requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage. It will be monitored and inspected within twelve months of the date of this inspection. 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

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Grade Judgement Description

the Early Years Foundation Stage. It will be monitored and inspected again within six months of the date of this inspection. 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 EY467443 Local authority Lewisham Inspection number 936601 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 8 Total number of places 5 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 ‘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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