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

 The childminder provides a range of play resources and activities that supports children to make safe and independent choices in their play. She follows their lead and provides activities that enhance their continued learning.  Children make good progress in their developing speech. This is because the childminder is a skilful communicator and listens carefully to children.  Parents and carers are fully involved in their children's learning and well-being. The childminder works closely with them, which helps children to make good developmental progress and provides consistent continuity of care.  The childminder has a secure understanding of the learning and development requirements. This helps her to accurately monitor her practice, children's progress and the quality of planning and assessments.  The childminder ensures that safeguarding children takes a high priority. She clearly understands what to do should she have concerns about a child's welfare.

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This provision is good

 The childminder implements effective risk assessments that cover the home and regular outings.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 There are few opportunities for children to view print or numbers in the environment to fully extend their early reading and mathematical understanding.

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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 children's curiosity about numbers and letters as they play.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector spoke with the childminder during the inspection.  The inspector carried out a joint observation with the childminder.  The inspector took account of the views of parents from written comments.  The inspector looked at a sample of policies, documents, procedures and training certificates.  The inspector discussed the childminder's self-evaluation process.

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who attend. This is good

The childminder skilfully extends children's learning through her positive interaction. For example, she models how to play with dough or corn flour so children gain confidence and learn from her. Children are beginning to concentrate well at activities and persevere in their learning due to the childminder's effective reinforcement and support. The childminder completes clear observations of children's achievements. She uses the information well to support children as she plans their next steps in development. This helps children move on in their learning and prepares them for their future moves to nursery or school. The childminder competently supports older children as she ensures that activities are at an appropriate level to extend their learning, helping them to achieve well at school.

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good

The childminder supports children's emotional well-being as she develops close attachments with them. This helps children to feel confident in her care. The childminder gathers information about children's needs on entry to her setting, which helps to ensure that she meets their needs well. She promotes healthy lifestyles by providing nutritious home-cooked food to meet children's dietary requirements, including fresh fruit for snacks. Children walk to the local community sand pit, to climb, swing or dig in the sand, or they visit an activity club. This ensures that they have fresh air and take part in daily physical exercise The childminder gives children clear explanations and praises good behaviour so that they understand the boundaries set. This helps to develop children's self-motivation.

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provision is good

The childminder has a good attitude to continuous professional development as she seeks out relevant courses that will help improve outcomes for children. For example, the childminder completed a sign language course. As a result, children's early communication skills are supported well. The childminder evaluates her service continually and seeks the views of parents to help her set targets for improvement. She works closely alongside other early years provisions, such as a local school. This helps to ensure that they share practice and encourage children's progress consistently. As a result, partnerships with parents and other professionals are strong.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY404230 Local authority Lewisham Inspection number 727260 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 8 Total number of places 4 Number of children on roll 3

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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 New Cross 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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