Childminder in Lewisham

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 11 November 2015 11 September 2008

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management Requires improvement Quality of teaching, learning and assessment Good 2

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare Requires improvement Outcomes for children Good 2

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

 The childminder does not always fully recognise possible risks to minimise dangers to children. For example, she does not always make sure the environment and equipment are suitable for children's play.  Children do not consistently wash their hands before eating or after playing outside. The childminder does not always teach them enough about good hygiene practices.  The childminder does not fully develop children's understanding of keeping themselves safe, such as practising regular emergency procedures with them.

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It has the following strengths

 The childminder gains information from parents when children first start to plan for their individual needs and interests. She shares regular information with parents about children's progress, which helps parents to continue learning at home. The childminder provides a broad range of activities that motivate children to learn and which help them make good progress.  Children feel safe and secure, and have high levels of self-esteem and confidence. For example, they confidently talk to adults and other children.  Children have opportunities to be physically active and develop social skills which are important for their future learning. For example, the childminder regularly takes children to parks and children's groups.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

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

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Due Date

 improve the risk assessment to identify all possible hazards and minimise these in order to promote children's safety consistently 18/01/2016

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 develop children's consistent understanding of good hygiene practices. 18/01/2016

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

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Due Date

 develop children's further understanding of how to keep themselves safe.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector spoke to the childminder and children at appropriate times during the inspection.  The inspector observed children engaged in activities and the childminder's interaction with them.  The inspector viewed a range of documentation, including suitability checks and policies and procedures.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management requires improvement

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder keeps up to date with current safeguarding practice, including the procedures to follow should she have concerns about a child's welfare. However, the childminder's risk assessment is not always fully effective to promote children's safety consistently. For example, the use of the trampoline is not always fully considered. The childminder monitors children's development well, which helps her to identify and address any gaps in their development quickly. She has good partnerships with parents and other settings children attend, which promotes a consistent approach to their care and learning. She gains feedback from parents, children and other providers to help evaluate her service. The childminder completes training to improve her knowledge and skills. For example, how to support children with additional needs, which helps her successfully meet their individual needs.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder knows children well. She has recently reviewed her processes for observing and assessing children's learning. This helps her build successfully an accurate picture of each child's stage of development and plan for their individual needs. Children enjoy opportunities to play independently, and they receive good support and guidance from the childminder to extend their learning further. The childminder develops children's communication and language skills well. For example, she involves them in discussions and they sing nursery rhymes together. Children develop respectful behaviours. For instance, they learn to take turns and help each other during activities.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare require improvement

Children form secure bonds and emotional attachments with the childminder. They confidently explore their surroundings and interact well with each other. Children learn to value and respect each other's differences. For example, the childminder uses key words in their home languages. However, the childminder does not always help children to follow good personal hygiene routines, for example, washing their hands before mealtimes and after playing in the garden. The childminder provides some guidance to help children learn about how to keep themselves safe, for example, what to do if they are lost on an outing. However, she does not consistently practise regular emergency evacuation drills with them to develop their understanding of the procedures to follow.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children make typical progress for their age. They develop their physical skills well, for example, they use small tools to roll and cut dough. Overall, children are well prepared for their move to school or nursery.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY347800 Local authority Lewisham Inspection number 1016438 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Age range of children 2 - 4 Total number of places 4 Number of children on roll 2

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 11 September 2008

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2007 and lives in the London Borough of Lewisham. She offers care all day, Monday to Friday, all year round. The childminder receives funding for free early years education for children aged two, three and four years.

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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

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Telephone number

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Telephone number

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