Childminder in Lewisham

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 22 March 2016 14 March 2012

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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 recognises that children learn in different ways. She regularly observes and monitors children's achievements, enabling her to plan activities that successfully prepare them for their next stages in learning. Children make good progress.  The childminder understands how to promote children's health and well-being. For example, she takes care to provide nutritious meals that meet each child's dietary requirements. She gives clear messages to children about hygiene, helping them to learn about staying healthy.  The childminder attends training courses to update her knowledge. She evaluates her practice and continually looks for ways to improve her provision. For example, she views online information and talks with other childminders to gather new ideas.  The childminder understands the importance of establishing partnerships with parents to provide consistent care and learning for the children.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not provide a wide range of opportunities for children to learn about communities beyond their own.  Children are not always able to see and make use of numbers in their everyday environment, to help them learn about the purpose and usefulness of numbers.

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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 the range of activities and experiences to support children's understanding of the wider world  strengthen the opportunities for children to learn about the purpose and usefulness of numbers, to develop their early mathematical skills further.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector held discussions with the childminder and children at appropriate times throughout the inspection.  The inspector viewed the childminder's documents, such as children's records, policies, suitability checks and self-evaluation.  The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities indoors, and carried out a joint observation of children with the childminder.  Parents' and children's views were taken into account through their written comments.  The inspector looked at areas of the home and some of the resources used by children being cared for.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder keeps up to date with current legislation and has a clear understanding of the procedures to follow should she have any concerns regarding a child's welfare. She has addressed the recommendations made at the last inspection, which has contributed to her maintaining her good standards and developing stronger links with other settings. The childminder evaluates her service well and seeks opinions from parents and children to help identify strengths and weaknesses. She uses this knowledge to drive improvements further. For example, she is working to improve opportunities for children to play and learn in an outside area.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder interacts well with children. For example, she models words and describes what children are doing as they play, providing explanations that improve their learning. For example, purple grapes were discussed while children found fruits from the selection of play food. The childminder's assessment and planning are focused on children's interests and needs. She listens to children's ideas and plans a range of activities that motivate them to learn. Generally, resources are well thought out, to provide a good level of choice and challenge and to promote learning. Children develop their creative skills well through the activities provided. For example, children delight in mixing paint with their fingers to explore its texture and to experiment with blending colours. The childminder provides children with daily exercise to help promote their physical development. For example, they walk together to the local park, and children take part in regular gym

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder welcomes children warmly into her home. She works closely with parents to find out about their children's interests and routines, to help them settle and build confidence. The childminder is a positive role model and encourages children to respect others. This helps them to behave well. The childminder uses daily routines effectively to help children develop independence. For example, children help to prepare their fruit at snack time and they are encouraged to put their coats and shoes on by themselves to go outdoors. The childminder teaches the children about safety and staying safe. For example, she reminds children to look both ways before they cross the road, and she checks her home each day to make sure that all areas are safe for children to play.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress in their learning and development in relation to their starting points. The childminder provides the challenge and support that children need to succeed. Children are confident, sociable and independent. They are developing the early skills and good attitudes to learning that will help them in the next stages in their learning, including their move on to school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY313140 Local authority Lewisham Inspection number 834370 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 0 - 5 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 2

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 14 March 2012

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2005. She lives in Forest Hill, in the London Borough of Lewisham. The childminder offers care 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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