Childminder in Lewisham

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 17 March 2015 30 November 2011

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Previous inspection: Satisfactory 3 How well the early years provision meets the needs of the range of children who attend Requires improvement The contribution of the early years provision to the well-being of children Requires improvement The effectiveness of the leadership and management of the early years provision Requires improvement The setting does not meet legal requirements for early years settings

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This provision requires improvement. It is not yet good because:

 The childminder is caring for more children than the legal limit. However, children's care and learning is not significantly affected.  The childminder does not fully encourage parents to share observations to support planning for the next steps in older children's learning. As a result, parents are not consistently engaged in extending children's learning at home.  The childminder does not provide a wide and varied range of natural materials and resources for children to explore, to learn about the world around them.

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It has the following strengths

 The childminder has had safeguarding training and is aware of procedures to follow if she is concerned about children's well-being.  The childminder uses visual prompts to support children's behaviour and shares these with parents. Consequently, children behave well as they get clear and consistent messages on expected behaviour.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

To meet the requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage the provider must:

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

 ensure that the number of children cared for at any one time does not exceed the number permitted  increase opportunities for children to develop their understanding of the natural world through providing a wider range of resources.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

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

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

 review strategies to consistently engage parents in sharing their observations of children's learning at home to enable them to contribute to planning.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed children and their interactions with the childminder.  The inspector viewed children's developmental records.  The inspector viewed a sample of documents.  The inspector held discussions with the childminder.  The inspector took into account the written views of parents.

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who attend. This requires improvement

Children are happy and engaged as the childminder provides a range of activities to suit their individual interests. However, most of the resources are plastic, which means that children are unable to explore natural resources using their senses, to develop their understanding of the natural world. The childminder introduces simple concepts such as 'big' and 'small' as children play with toys. This promotes their mathematical development and prepares them for the next stages in their learning. She has developed 'chatty mats' with colourful pictures related to themes that interest children. She uses these to introduce new words to younger children and to encourage older children to share their views and ideas. This promotes children's communication and language development. The childminder makes regular assessments of children's progress. She seeks the views of parents in completing progress checks for children who are two years old. However, she

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who attend. This requires improvement

does not seek parents' feedback on what their children do at home to develop plans for older children's learning.

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requires improvement

Children feel emotionally secure as the childminder caringly supports them until they are settled, and on an ongoing basis. She positively engages children in simple tasks such as tidying up after play. This promotes children's independence and they develop a positive sense of themselves. Children develop good hygiene practices as the childminder encourages them to wash their hands before meals. She works in partnership with parents in meeting the dietary requirements of children. This promotes children's physical well- being. The childminder talks to children about healthy eating as they play with toy models of fruits and vegetables. She provides them with nutritious lunches and snacks. Therefore, children learn to make healthy choices.

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provision requires improvement

The childminder does not have a thorough understanding of the safeguarding and welfare requirements. She is caring for more children than she is allowed. The childminder evaluates her performance suitably to plan for improvements. She identifies her training needs, for example, to further improve systems for observing, assessing and recording children's progress. She shares information with school staff by attending meetings prior to children starting school. Therefore, there is continuity in children's education.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 128742 Local authority Lewisham Inspection number 813727 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 8

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 30 November 2011

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 1991. She lives in the Brockley area, in the London Borough of Lewisham.

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Telephone number

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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Telephone number

procedures set out in the guidance ‘Complaints procedure: raising concerns and making complaints about Ofsted’, which is available from Ofsted’s website: www.gov.uk/government/organisations/ofsted. If you would like Ofsted to send you a copy of the guidance, please telephone 0300 123 4234, or email enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk. 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, safeguarding and child protection.

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Telephone number

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Telephone number

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

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