Childminder EY343392

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 3 March 2016 26 April 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 good support for children's communication and language development. For example, she helps children to express themselves and extends their knowledge of words.  Children have good caring relationships and play well together. For instance, they consider each other and take turns well.  The childminder knows children well. For example, she uses her knowledge to help plan activities that will interest and engage them.  The childminder closely observes children's learning. For instance, she identifies gaps in their learning in order to offer more support where needed. Children develop well and make good progress.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Sometimes, the childminder does not fully promote children's use of their own creative ideas.  The childminder has not fully considered how to further develop children's understanding of cultures and other languages, based on their experiences.

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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

 extend the opportunities for children to develop their creative ideas  develop further children's understanding of their own cultures and the wider world.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching and assessed the impact this has on children's learning.  The inspector undertook a joint observation with the childminder and discussed the outcome.  The inspector took into consideration the views of parents spoken to on the day and through written feedback.  The inspector spoke to the childminder and children where appropriate.  The inspector viewed and discussed documentation, such as suitability checks, policies and procedures and children's learning records.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder understands her responsibility to keep children safe and knows what to do if she has concerns about their welfare. The childminder reflects on her practice well. For example, she encourages parents to give feedback and reviews how she can further improve areas of her practice. Partnerships with other early years settings are good. For instance, they regularly share good information about children's learning, development and well-being. The childminder develops her skills well to raise outcomes for children. For instance, she attends training and has developed the support she offers to promote good speech and language development.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder works well with parents and builds positive relationships. For example, she provides regular written and verbal summaries of children's learning. Parents are happy with the support she provides so that they can further encourage their children's learning at home. Children receive good continuity in their care and education. The childminder supports children's mathematical development well. For example, she helps them to count and think about shapes and colours as they play. Children are motivated to explore and enjoy songs and music. For instance, they chat about their favourite songs and choose from a good range of instruments to play.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children are happy, settled and confident in the childminder's care. For instance, they go to her for cuddles and enjoy sharing their play and learning with her. The childminder helps children to understand and manage their own safety well. For example, she helps them to use the stairs effectively. The childminder positively promotes a healthy lifestyle, providing healthy balanced meals for children to enjoy and promoting outdoor learning. Children behave well. They have good manners, and they listen and pay attention to the childminder's calm and caring approach. The childminder provides good opportunities for children to socialise and play with other children. They enjoy spending time at different playgroups and go on outings.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children make at least good progress in their learning and development from their starting points. They are keen and interested to learn and explore. Children learn to be independent, for example, they take their bowls to the sink after snack. Young children learn to express their emotions well. For instance, they are encouraged to share their feelings and frustrations. Children learn a good range of skills to prepare them well for future learning and starting school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY343392 Local authority Lewisham Inspection number 827517 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 7 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 7

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 26 April 2011

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2006 and lives in the London Borough of Lewisham. She operates her service from 8am to 6pm, Tuesday to Friday, term time only.

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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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