Childminder in Lewisham

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 5 January 2016 4 March 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 and her assistant create a safe and welcoming home-from-home environment. Children settle in well and form secure relationships with the childminder and her assistant.  Children explore their local community, develop friendships and learn about other people's lives. For example, they take part in frequent outings and visits to toddler groups and activity sessions.  The childminder has good relationships with parents. She effectively shares information with them about what their child has done each day and how they are progressing.  Children progress well in their learning and development. The childminder provides good-quality teaching and a stimulating and challenging range of activities.  The childminder knows the children well. She mirrors children's routines at home, which helps supports their emotional well-being effectively.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not always take into account the views of parents and children when deciding what could be improved at the setting.  The childminder needs to strengthen the self-evaluation, including views from parents and children to raise her quality of practice to an even higher level.

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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

 continue to strengthen the self-evaluation and include children's and parents' views to further improve and develop the quality of the provision.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector toured the premises and looked at areas available for children to use.  The inspector checked the evidence of suitability childminder, her assistant and all household members, and viewed a range of documents.  The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities and assessed the impact this has on children's learning.  The inspector interacted with the childminder, her assistant and the children throughout inspection.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder and her assistant complete risk assessments for all areas used for childminding as well as for outings and all required policies and procedures are in place and robust. The childminder and her assistant develop good relationships with parents. They share information and policies with them so they have a good understanding of the service they provide. The childminder has positive relationships with the local school and nursery, and works closely with other childminders. This helps to ensures that children benefit from consistent care and learning. Training undertaken by the childminder helps to continually improve her knowledge, for example, about resources and support available for children with special educational needs. The childminder effectively works together with her assistant, for example, giving feedback from training and having regular conversations about the provision.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

Children happily play and learn together. The childminder fully includes parents in the observation and assessment of their children and provides regular opportunities for them to contribute. This complements her good teaching further. The childminder effectively assesses their development and identifies any areas of delay. She plans activities based on children's interests and next steps in their learning. Children use a wide range of resources independently and become deeply engrossed in their play. The childminder engages with children and listens carefully to their ideas. For example, they played with the cars, created a shopping list and pretended to drive to the shops and use money to buy things.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children are well behaved and the childminder praises their achievements. She and her assistant are good role models, providing children with consistent boundaries and expectations for behaviour. For example, they teach children about sharing, taking turns and using manners. This helps children to develop good social skills in readiness for future learning. The childminder provides a well-resourced and welcoming environment that she adapts in order to meet the needs of individual children. The childminder successfully promotes children's confidence and self-reliance. Regular routines help children to understand there is a structure to the day. This helps children to feel secure and settled, promoting their physical well-being. For example, children learn about healthy lifestyles as they enjoy a balanced diet and the many opportunities to play outdoors.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children make good progress from their individual starting points. Children are motivated and independent, which supports them for the next stage in their learning or their eventual move on to school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY100393 Local authority Lewisham Inspection number 842451 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 10

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 4 March 2011

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2001. She lives in Brockley in the London Borough of Lewisham. The childminder works with an assistant and she operates her service from Monday to Friday.

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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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