Childminder in Lewisham

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 28 April 2015 Not applicable

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This inspection: Good 2

Previous inspection: Not applicable How well the early years provision meets the needs of the range of children who attend Good 2

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This inspection: Good 2

The contribution of the early years provision to the well-being of children Good 2

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This inspection: Good 2

The effectiveness of the leadership and management of the early years provision Good 2

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This inspection: Good 2

The setting meets legal requirements for early years settings

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This provision is good

 Children choose freely from a broad range of resources that support their development in all areas of their learning. This fully promotes children's independence and develops their curiosity to explore.  The childminder completes precise assessments of children's progress. She works effectively in partnership with parents to plan next steps in children's learning. Therefore, the she meets children's individual needs and all children make good progress in their development.  Children behave well. They share and take turns with their peers with gentle prompts from the childminder. This develops their social skills effectively.  The childminder has a good knowledge of child protection. She has had safeguarding training and has developed clear procedures to follow if she is concerned about child in her care. This helps to support children's safety and well-being.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not always provide young children with a commentary during their play activities to introduce them to new words. This does not enhance young children's communication and language.  The childminder does not actively seek the views of parents and children in order to further strengthen the self-evaluation process and to plan for improvements.

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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

 enhance further young children's communication and language development as they play, by describing and providing commentary on what they do and introducing them to new words  strengthen the self-evaluation process further by including the views of parents and children in planning for improvements.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching and the impact this has on children's learning.  The inspector carried out discussions with the childminder at appropriate times.  The inspector sampled policies and procedures and children's developmental records.  The inspector took account of the views of children through observation.

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who attend. This is good

Children are happy and friendly. They enjoy role-play and act out their observations of the real world. For example, they took the baby doll on their lap and pretended to feed the doll with a bottle. This develops their imagination skill effectively. Children play with natural resources such as sand and make birthday cakes using buckets and spades. This develops their understanding of the natural world. Children show a good level of engagement as they make marks on paper with paint. Consequently, they learn to express their ideas creatively through art. Furthermore, children explore painting their fingers and making spots on paper. The childminder skilfully extends their learning by encouraging them to count the spots. This promotes their mathematical development and prepares them for next stages in their learning.

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good

Children settle in well as they form trusting relationships with the childminder. They show an understanding of their daily routines and anticipate what happens next. For example, they know sleep time follows lunch time. They help the childminder to tidy up in preparation for laying out the beds. Therefore, they learn to take small responsibilities and this promotes their independence skill. The childminder offers lots of praise to children to acknowledge their achievements. Consequently, children develop confidence in what they can do and develop a positive sense of themselves. Children enjoy a healthy and nutritious meal at the childminder's house. This promotes their health and well-being. Furthermore, the childminder talks to them about how the fruits taste. This further develops children's interest in a healthy diet. Children get fresh air and exercise on regular visits to the local play park and on walks to the local school. This promotes their physical development well.

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provision is good

The childminder has close links with other settings that children attend. For example, she shares information with school staff and effectively plans activities to extend what children learn at school. Furthermore, she shares information with other agencies that work with young children, for example, heath visitors. This ensures continuity in children's care and education. The childminder evaluates her performance well and continually aims to raise the quality of her provision. She works in close partnership with the local authority to meet her training needs. For example, she has completed training to increase her understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage. This enables her to meet requirements and improve the learning outcomes for children.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY416731 Local authority Lewisham Inspection number 741885 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 5

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2010. She lives in Catford, in the London Borough of Lewisham. The childminder offers care all day during weekdays.

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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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