Childminder in Lewisham

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 24 February 2016 28 June 2010

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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 skilfully follows children's interests and curiosity. She offers support and plenty of time for them to explore and carry out their own learning. Children become confident talkers and enjoy interacting with the childminder. Children make good progress from their starting points.  The childminder helps to prepare children very well when they move on to other settings. For example, she takes children on visits to their school.  Children take part in discussions and activities that help them learn about diversity. They learn to value and respect differences in the world around them.  Children behave very well. The childminder teaches them to share, take turns and listen to others.  The childminder has established positive relationships with other settings children attend. This helps to promote continuity in children's care and learning.  The childminder evaluates her setting well. She gathers the views of parents and

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not make the most of all opportunities to promote children's early writing skills.  The childminder does not always encourage children's understanding of the importance of healthy eating.

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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 writing skills  increase opportunities for children to learn and understand about the importance of a healthy diet.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed children taking part in activities with the childminder.  The inspector spoke to the childminder at convenient times throughout the inspection.  The inspector viewed all areas of the childminder's home used by the children.  The inspector viewed documentation, including children's records, self-evaluation, policies and procedures.  The inspector checked evidence of suitability of the childminder and adults living in the home.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder completes safeguarding training and keeps her knowledge up to date. She has a clear understanding of her responsibility to keep children safe. For example, she knows what to do if she has concerns about a child's welfare. She risk assesses her home and outings to help ensure children play in a safe environment. The childminder prioritises her ongoing professional development. For example, she researches relevant websites to increase her knowledge and skills, such as supporting children's development through their individual patterns of learning. The childminder works closely with other early years professionals to share good practice and improve outcomes for children. The childminder works effectively with parents to promote continuity in children's learning and development.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder reviews her observations and assessments well to plan challenging activities suited to children's individual interests and next steps in learning. The childminder has high expectations of children in her care and a good understanding of how children learn. The childminder skilfully supports children's communication and language skills. For example, she talks to children as she joins in their play, introduces new words and allows children time to think and respond to questions. Children develop an interest in books. For example, they concentrate well as the childminder reads to them and explore the pictures to create their own stories.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children play and explore in a safe and welcoming environment. They have a close bond with the childminder and grow in confidence. For example, children help themselves to toys and approach the childminder to join in. The childminder is a good role model and manages children's behaviour well. For example, she reminds children of the rules and expectations, and she encourages children to learn good manners. The childminder helps children to learn the skills they need to keep themselves safe. For example, children understand about road safety and take part in regular emergency evacuation drills. The childminder encourages children's physical well-being. For example, children have daily opportunities for exercise and learning in the fresh air. The childminder teaches children about good hygiene routines and how to be independent in their personal care.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress in their learning based on their individual starting points. They are active learners and eager to explore the new experiences. For example, children spend time investigating with magnets and objects. Children are well supported to develop the skills they need in preparation for school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY396176 Local authority Lewisham Inspection number 830708 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 3 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 5

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 28 June 2010

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2010 and lives in Brockley. She provides care for children on Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday, during term time.

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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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