Childminder in Lewisham

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 1 March 2016 6 May 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 quality of teaching is good. The childminder provides stimulating and challenging activities based on children's interests and stages of development. Children make good progress in their learning and development.  Children have good opportunities to extend their learning. For example, they take part in regular outings and visit a variety of playgroups within the local community.  Children form strong bonds with the childminder. For example, they are happy, settled and confident to explore and make independent choices in their play.  The childminder completes thorough risk assessments and reviews these regularly. This helps her to minimise hazards and support children to play in a safe environment.  The childminder is committed to improving the quality of care and learning experiences for children. For example, she regularly reflects on her provision and takes account of the views of parents and children to help her identify areas for development.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not always provide children with a range of opportunities to develop their creative skills.  The childminder does not obtain as much information as possible from parents about children's learning abilities when they start, to help strengthen her initial planning.

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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

 increase opportunities for children to develop their creative skills further  gain better quality information from parents about children's learning when they first start at the setting.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities.  The inspector spoke with the childminder at appropriate times during the inspection.  The inspector viewed documentation, including attendance records, children's records, policies and procedures.  The inspector gained the views of parents through written feedback.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has a good understanding of her roles and responsibilities to keep children safe. For example, she knows what to do if she has concerns about a child's welfare. The childminder establishes good partnerships with parents to keep them well informed about children's learning and development. The childminder continues to develop her knowledge and skills well. For example, she attends training, talks to other childminders and does her own reading and research. The childminder carefully monitors children's progress to identify and close any gaps in their learning.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder knows the children very well. She carries out regular observations and assesses children's next steps in learning. The childminder provides a good range of activities that capture the children's interests and curiosity. This helps children to be keen learners. The childminder effectively promotes children's communication and language skills. For example, she listens to what they have to say and successfully asks questions to help extend their vocabulary. The childminder supports children well to develop their small physical skills. For example, children explore with dough and use a good range of tools to create models. The childminder gives children time to follow their own ideas.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children settle very well in the warm and welcoming environment. They have formed close relationships with the childminder and each other. Children develop good levels of self- confidence and independence. For example, they behave well and readily share toys with their friends. They also happily take turns and help each other when they complete a puzzle together. The childminder supports children's health and well-being effectively. For example, they benefit from plenty of fresh air, learn positive hygiene routines and have a range of healthy meals and snacks.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children show a positive attitude towards learning and make good developmental progress. This helps support them in readiness for their next stage in learning. Children make rapid progress in their language development, and learn to be confident communicators. They learn to use mathematical language as they count and talk about colours, shapes and sizes.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY398881 Local authority Lewisham Inspection number 830927 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 2 - 3 Total number of places 5 Number of children on roll 4

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2009. She lives in Sydenham within the London Borough of Lewisham. The childminder provides care on weekdays, for most of the year.

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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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