Childminder in Lewisham

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 25 June 2015 17 May 2012

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This inspection: Good 2

Previous inspection: Satisfactory 3 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 an excellent range of resources to interest and motivate the children. Therefore, they make good progress in their learning.  The childminder provides a welcoming and stimulating environment for the children. This helps them to feel settled and confident in the setting.  The childminder uses the many opportunities locally to plan interesting and exciting visits for the children. This extends their knowledge of the local community.  The childminder works in close partnerships with parents and shares children's progress with them. This helps them to support their children's learning at home.  The childminder provides healthy snacks and meals, and gives children regular opportunities for fresh air and exercise. Therefore, children develop a good awareness of the importance of a healthy lifestyle.  The childminder has a range of policies and procedures in place and completes regular

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This provision is good

risk assessments. This helps to ensure that children remain safe in her care.  The childminder is committed to developing her setting further and attends training to update her knowledge. This enables her to promote positive outcomes for children.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not always effectively considered how she can develop children's early writing skills within the daily routines.  The childminder does not always provide opportunities for children to explore resources and materials to enhance their imaginative play.

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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

 revise the range of mark-making materials available so that children can practise early writing during their play  continue to develop the range of natural resources to strengthen children's imaginative play further.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the childminder and children interacting together.  The inspector looked at the children's developmental folders.  The inspector looked at a sample of policies and documents, and the childminder's self- evaluation.  The inspector spoke to the childminder at convenient times during the inspection.

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who attend. This is good

The childminder has a good understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage and uses activities well to promote children's overall development. For example, they prepared a tray for planting and the childminder showed the children how to add stones for drainage. This promotes their understanding of the growing process. The childminder helps children to follow the written and picture instructions, which promotes their understanding of literacy. She uses every opportunity to engage in conversation with children, asking questions to develop their thinking skills. The childminder extends their communication further by offering new vocabulary and giving clear explanations. For example, she explained about using nozzles for icing cakes and how to use a bike lock correctly. The childminder provides many opportunities for outdoor play. This promotes physical development well as well as teaching them about their local environment.

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good

The childminder knows the children and their individual interests well. She works in partnership with parents to share children's special 'wow moments' and knows about the children's close family. This supports their emotional well-being successfully. The childminder is a positive role model and offers encouragement and praise to children. She involves children in the routines of the setting. For example, they select and prepare their own fruit for snack time and manage their own personal hygiene. This helps children to gain confidence. The childminder has a clear understanding of child protection issues and is aware of the procedures to follow if she has concerns regarding children's welfare. The childminder demonstrates a good balance of risk and challenge. For example, children learn how to use scissors properly and how to stand on a chair safely. This all helps to ensure that children are safe in the setting. The childminder teaches children about the

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good

rules of the setting and therefore children understand the boundaries and behave well.

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provision is good

The childminder evaluates her setting well and has made many changes since her last inspection. For example, she has attended training on observing and tracking children's progress. The childminder uses this successfully to monitor children's development and to plan further activities to challenge the children. This ensures that there are no gaps in learning. The childminder prepares children for school by encouraging their independence and by engaging in conversation with them about the new routines. The childminder meets with other childminders to gain new knowledge and uses feedback from children and parents to develop her practice further. This reflective approach enables her to continue to provide a good quality service for children and families.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY296225 Local authority Lewisham Inspection number 1006378 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 2

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2004 and lives in Forest Hill, in the London Borough of Lewisham. The childminder is available to work daily from 8am to 6pm during term time only.

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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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