Gadsdon, Michelle Louise

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 11 December 2015 3 June 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 provides a warm and welcoming learning environment. For example, she provides a wide range of good quality resources and stimulating learning experiences that encourage children to develop respect for each other.  The childminder forms secure bonds with children. Children are able to initiate and choose their own play and this helps children to be confident learners.  The childminder keeps parents informed about the progress of their children and provides ideas to support their learning at home. This helps to strengthen continuity in children's care and learning.  The childminder has a good understanding of how to protect children from harm. Safeguarding procedures are robust and the childminder attends regular training to keep her knowledge up to date.  The childminder evaluates what is working well and how best to improve outcomes for children.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not always provide opportunities to extend children's early mathematical skills, such as number recognition and counting.  The childminder does not always strengthen partnerships with other early years providers to support children's care and learning even further.

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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 develop their early mathematical skills such as number recognition and counting  engage other providers involved in children's care and learning even further to strengthen continuity in care and learning.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed activities and interactions between the childminder and children throughout the inspection.  The inspector spoke with the childminder at appropriate times throughout the inspection.  The inspector viewed documentation, including children's records, policies and procedures.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has a good understanding of the safeguarding and welfare requirements. She rigorously risk assesses her premises and activities to help to ensure children are safe. The childminder evaluates the effectiveness of her provision. For example, she gains the views of parents to help ensure activities meet children's individual needs. The childminder has a proactive attitude and an infectious enthusiasm for learning, which she shares with the children. She listens attentively to what children have to say, establishing extremely positive relationships and valuing the uniqueness of each child. This helps children to be independent learners. The childminder attends regular training to keep her knowledge and skills up to date.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder plans interesting and age-appropriate activities to meet children's individual needs. She makes good use of resources to support and challenge children's learning, which helps to extend their skills. The childminder uses appropriate questioning and allows children time to think and process information. This helps to further improve children's communication and language development. The childminder effectively observes and assesses children's development to inform future learning experiences. She is able to identify gaps in learning and put measures in place to bridge the gaps.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder supports children to make responsible decisions and take necessary steps to deal with their emotions. For example, the childminder displays house rules and reminds children of these to make right choices. Children have opportunities throughout their routines to learn about sharing, taking turns and helping to tidy away resources. The childminder forms secure emotional attachments with the children. Children show growing independence and develop skills which help them to be ready for school. For example, children can confidently take their coats on and off and use the toilet independently. Children are encouraged to adopt a healthy lifestyle, for example, through healthy eating and good opportunities for physical activity, including trips to the park.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress in relation to their starting points. They lead their play and make decisions that empower them and give them a sense of responsibility. This helps children to acquire skills for their next stage of learning.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 128684 Local authority Lewisham Inspection number 840760 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 0 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 5

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 1997 and lives in Lee, in the London Borough of Lewisham. She provides care all day, Monday to Friday, all year round.

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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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