Childminder in Lewisham

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 15/07/2014 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 promotes children's language skills well. She engages children in conversations, which develops their vocabulary and communication skills.  The childminder uses her knowledge of how children learn to teach children skills to promote their early literacy and mathematics development well.  The childminder builds good partnerships with parents, which provides consistency in children's learning and care.  The childminder promotes children's good health effectively. Children have regular opportunities to walk, play in parks and enjoy nutritious meals and snacks.

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It is not yet outstanding because

 The childminder does not always consider how best to organisation daily routines to meet children's individual needs.

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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 observed the children as they played in the living room.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector held discussions with the childminder, and spoke to the children at appropriate times during the inspection.  The inspector viewed questionnaires completed by parents.  The inspector looked at children's records, policies and parental consents.

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Information about the setting

The childminder registered in 2013. She lives with her three children, two of whom are in the early year's age group, in the London Borough of Lewisham. The setting is a first floor flat, up one flight of stairs. Children will have access to the front room, toilet and bathroom. The childminder is registered on the Early Years Register and the compulsory and voluntary parts of the Childcare Register. The childminder has two children on roll, both of whom are in the early years age range.

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

 review the organisation of the daily routines to ensure they consistently meet the children's individual needs.

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who attend

The childminder provides a range of interesting play activities which enable children to make good progress towards the early learning goals. She has a good knowledge of the areas of learning and of how children learn, and develop. At the start of the placement the childminder gathers information from parents. She asks them about their children's current development, interests and specific needs. This ensures that she is aware of their children's individual development and care needs from the beginning. Consequently, she provides tailored experiences that meet children's individual needs.

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who attend

The childminder has also built successful working relationships with the staff of other early years settings that children attend. Not only does she have discussions with staff about care routines and the children's well-being, but she also asks about their learning and development. This ensures that assessments and future planning are coordinated to promote a consistent approach.

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who attend

The childminder is aware of the need to carry out a progress check on children between the ages of two and three years. The childminder uses her knowledge of child development to effectively promote children's good progress in all areas of learning. For example, as the children play, she engages in conversations with them. She asks open- ended questions to develop children's vocabulary and in challenging thinking. For example, 'I wonder what would happen if?' This type of questioning develops children's communication and language skills, and their knowledge. She also reads books with them. Children are able to see pictures, letters and numbers displayed in the childminder's home. They are able to confidently recognise different letters and numbers, showing their understanding that print carries meaning.

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who attend

The childminder promotes children's physical development well. At parks, children climb on climbing frames and enjoy playing on slides and swings. This allows them to practise control and coordination of their bodies.

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who attend

The quality of teaching is good. This is because the childminder provides interesting and challenging experiences that meets the needs of the children in her care. As children take part in activities, the childminder engages them in conversations about what they are doing. She then allows them time to respond, which builds their confidence and self- esteem. These skills help children develop their future learning as they move onto school.

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

Children are secure and happy in the childminder's care. They show a sense of belonging and confidently move around the childminder's home. Her caring settling-in arrangements help young children build special relationships with the childminder. Children behave well because the childminder teaches the children about the importance of sharing, and considering the needs of others. The childminder carries out thorough risk assessments throughout her home and for outings to help keep children safe. Children are starting to gain an understanding of how to keep themselves safe. The childminder has an emergency evacuation procedure, which she practises with the children so they learn how to leave her home quickly and safely. During the daily walks to and from nursery, the childminder teaches the children how to cross the road safely.

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

The childminder fosters children's all round good health effectively. She provides children with healthy meals and snacks, which supports their well-being and good health. The childminder's first-aid certificate is up-to -date. This enables her to care for children in an emergency. The childminder's home is organised for the children's benefit and they can easily help themselves to the toys and resources. The childminder is aware of the importance of teaching children about people of different cultures. She has resources depicting equality which supports children to learn about people of different cultures. However, how she organises some daily routines does not always meet children's needs. For example, the childminder does not always remind children to wash their hands and go to the toilet before sitting down to meals, when there are time restraints, such as, making sure everyone eats before going to nursery. This means that, on occasion, the

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

organisation of mealtimes is disrupted with children leaving the table at different times to do this. The childminder works well to help children develop their independence in preparation for their move to school. For example, children can get themselves dressed in their nursery uniforms and put on their coats and shoes.

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provision

The childminder has a good understanding of the learning and development, and safeguarding and welfare requirements. She understands her responsibilities to safeguard children. She knows what to do and who to contact if she has any concerns about the children in her care. Her risk assessments are thorough so that children are safe when at her home, and on outings. She keeps children in her sight at all times, and reminds them not to speak to people they do not know. These practices help to safeguard children's welfare and safety. The childminder is beginning to evaluate her service to identify areas that require improvements, therefore, enhancing outcomes for children.

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provision

The childminder has established good working relationship with parents. She communicates with them on a daily basis to keep them informed about their children's time with her. Parents are very happy with the care their children receive. Their comments are positive and they state 'I am always informed of activities and progress', 'my child is happy, settled and adores the childminder, and her family', and that she is a 'great childminder..... she is friendly and she has a caring family'.'

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provision

The childminder has good links with the staff of the local nurseries the minded children attend. She shares information through regular conversations to maintain continuity of care. Overall, children make good progress in relation to their starting points. The childminder plans a good range of activities and experiences, and prepares children well for the next stage in their learning and development.

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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 EY471400 Local authority Lewisham Inspection number 946952 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 8 Total number of places 3 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 ‘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

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