Childminder in Lewisham

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 18 November 2015 20 June 2012

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This inspection: Good 2

Effectiveness of the leadership and management Good 2

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This inspection: Good 2

Quality of teaching, learning and assessment Good 2

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This inspection: Good 2

Personal development, behaviour and welfare Good 2

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This provision is good

 The childminder has effective relationships with parents. For example, she communicates daily and shares information about their children's day. This helps her to plan effectively to enable children to make good progress in their learning.  The childminder provides a wide variety of play opportunities to support children's learning and development. For instance, they attend a range of playgroups to extend their learning of positive interactions with other and build confidence.  The childminder ensures children are safe in her home. For example, she completes daily checks before children arrive and risk assesses outings. This helps to minimise any potential risks, to enable children to play in a safe environment.  The childminder has strong relationships with the children and she meets all of their individual care needs effectively. This helps children to feel secure in their surroundings.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The way in which the childminder stores her resources does not always enable children to choose what they would like to play with from the full range of toys. This does not fully support their independence during their play.  The childminder misses some opportunities to involve parents in the evaluation process, to further improve the quality of the provision and children's learning.

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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

 strengthen opportunities for children to choose their own resources  explore ways to involve parents in the evaluation process to further improve the quality of the provision.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector had discussions with the childminder about her self-evaluation and improvement plans.  The inspector checked evidence of suitability and qualifications of the childminder.  The inspector observed activities in the learning environment.  The inspector looked at children's assessment records, and planning and development documents.  The inspector held discussions with the childminder at appropriate times during the day.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has a good understanding of her role and responsibilities in child protection. She is aware of the signs to look for and the procedures to follow if she has a concern. This helps to safeguard children in her care. The childminder keeps her knowledge up to date. For example, she attends information sessions and undertakes research. This helps to continually improve her practice. The childminder completes regular observations and assessments of all children's learning to help her monitor their progress and plan their next steps. She discusses children's achievements with parents so that they can continue their learning at home. The childminder develops effective partnerships with other early years setting that children attend. She shares children's development information with them, which helps to promote continuity of care and learning.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder has a good understanding of the learning and development requirements. She uses her knowledge to plan a range of activities to support children's individual learning needs. Children develop good physical skills through a variety of activities. For example, they enjoy sorting the shapes to push through the correct hole into the box. The childminder challenges the children's learning, supporting them to find the correct shape for the hole and continually encouraging them to move it around until it fits. This helps to strengthen children's concentration skills and sense of achievement. Children develop self- care skills through a range of experiences, such as putting on their own shoes and coats. This helps to support children in their next stages of learning and development.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children are happy, settled and content in their surroundings. The childminder takes time to support new children with clear settling-in procedures. She works with parents to ensure she fully plans for children's care needs. The childminder provides children with simple rules and hand signals to support positive behaviour. For example, she encourages children to share and take turns, praising them for being kind and caring. Children are given lots of encouragement, which helps develop their self-esteem and confidence. Children develop an understanding of healthy lifestyles and have healthy, balanced meals. The childminder provides daily opportunities for exercise and fresh air, for example, with visits to the local park. These outings also help children learn about road safety.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress in their learning and development. The childminder knows the children well and is fully aware of their individual needs, achievements and next steps. She uses her knowledge to develop and challenge children's learning.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY439896 Local authority Lewisham Inspection number 824470 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Age range of children 1 - 4 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 3

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 20 June 2012

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2012. She lives Hither Green in the London Borough of Lewisham. The childminder has an appropriate level 3 childcare qualification. She works Monday to Wednesday.

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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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