Childminder in Lewisham

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 17 November 2015 28 February 2011

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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 communicates well with parents and carers in order to meet children's care and learning needs. She uses a variety of ways to keep them updated, so they know what their children are doing and how they are progressing.  The childminder takes positive steps to keep children safe. She has a good understanding and knowledge of how to keep children safe. She checks her home daily and removes hazards so that children can learn and play safely.  The childminder provides a secure and caring environment for children to grow and learn in. Children are confident and have a strong sense of well-being.  The childminder makes effective use of a varied range of activities and resources to help children make good progress.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not always track children's learning fully effectively in order to promptly identify any gaps in their learning.  The childminder does not always involve parents as fully as possible in contributing their views to her evaluation of the provision.

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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

 further develop the systems for tracking children's learning in order to ensure gaps are more promptly identified  further develop systems to gain better feedback from parents to involve them more fully in the self-evaluation process.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed children and the childminder playing.  The inspector held discussions with the childminder at convenient times during the inspection.  The inspector spoke to a parent to gain feedback while at the setting.  The inspector viewed all areas of the home used for childminding.  The inspector sampled documents that the childminder uses to support her practice.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The childminder works well with parents to ensure children benefit from consistent and familiar routines. She also involves them in their children's learning and keeps them informed of their progress. Overall, the childminder evaluates her practice well and seeks support from other professionals to help improve her practice. She is able to accurately identify areas for improvement. The childminder uses her links with local professionals to ensure she is up to date with training. She uses what she learns to improve children's learning experiences. The childminder attends regular training which helps to ensure that she has a good knowledge and understanding of safeguarding. She is able to identify signs that a child may be at risk and raise a concern if necessary. Safeguarding is effective.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder has a good knowledge and understanding of the learning and development requirements. She uses effective teaching methods to help children make good progress and prepares them for the next stage in their learning or school. She takes account of children's interests and ensures she provides engaging and challenging activities. The childminder promotes communication and language particularly well and helps children learning English as an additional language to make very good progress in this area. For example, she repeats words in English to ensure that they understand and can pronounce them, and also uses their home language when reading bilingual books with them. Children attend local groups on a daily basis. This gives them opportunities to explore the local community and socialise with other children. These outside play opportunities also support children's physical development well.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder is very effective in promoting children's emotional well-being and clearly understands their individual needs. The children benefit from a warm relationship with the childminder. This contributes to their high levels of confidence and promotes their self- worth. The childminder supervises the children at all times, which further aids their sense of security. She is very calm and consistent in her interaction. This helps children feel able to confidently approach her for support and comfort. The childminder teaches children simple age-appropriate rules which help them to behave well. The childminder provides a healthy and balanced diet for children, which promotes their physical well-being.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress and are well prepared for school or the next stage in their learning. They enjoy the home-from-home environment, which helps them to feel secure and confident to learn and explore.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY249251 Local authority Lewisham Inspection number 847056 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Age range of children 1 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 6

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 28 February 2011

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2002 in Catford, in the London Borough of Lewisham. She works Monday to Friday, from 8am to 6pm, all year round. The childminder has a relevant qualification at level 3.

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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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Telephone number

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