Childminder in Lewisham

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 23 February 2016 8 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 is actively involved in children's play. She skilfully helps to support younger children to develop their communication and language skills. For example, the childminder plays her guitar as they all sing songs and rhymes.  Children enjoy a wide variety of interesting activities that the childminder plans based on their interests and needs. This helps children to be ready for their next stage in learning. For example, all the children completed painting and printing activities and younger children took the lead from their older peers.  Children benefit from the caring environment the childminder provides. They form trusting relationships with her and enjoy her company.  The childminder supports children's emotional well-being as she helps them to learn about the world around them and to respect others.  The childminder evaluates her practice effectively and gains ideas for improving her

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This provision is good

provision, for example, by networking with other childminders.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder has not fully considered ways in which she could enable children to become more aware of the range of resources available to them.  The childminder does not always fully engage parents in their children's learning in the setting and at home.

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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

 develop the environment further to increase children's awareness of the full range of resources available to them  develop further strategies for engaging parents in their children's learning within the setting and at home.

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Inspection activities

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

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has a thorough understanding of her responsibilities to protect children and understands the procedures to follow should she have any concerns regarding a child's welfare. Children settle happily and feel safe and secure. The childminder promotes good communication with parents. She shares her policies and procedures, and generally keeps them well-informed of her practice and their children's progress. The childminder monitors children's development well to identify and address any gaps in their learning. The childminder uses online resources to help develop her skills and knowledge and improve outcomes for children.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder communicates well with children and shows interest in what they have to say. She models language clearly and introduces new words to extend their vocabulary. The childminder's assessment and planning are sharply focused on children's interests and needs. She listens to children's ideas and plans a broad range of activities which motivate them to learn. Generally, resources are well thought out to provide a good level of challenge and to promote learning. The childminder fosters children's interest in numbers. For example, laminated number cards are placed next to a string line, so that children can independently peg the numbers up along the line. The childminder provides children with regular daily exercise to help promote their physical development. For example, they walk to the local park and take part in dancing sessions.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder welcomes children warmly into her home. She is sensitive to children's emotional needs and works closely with parents to help children settle and build confidence. Children's behaviour is good. The childminder is a positive role model and encourages children to be kind and use good manners. They develop a good awareness of the similarities and differences between themselves and others. For example, the childminder provides a broad range of resources reflecting differences, such as books with images of various cultures and toys that promote disability awareness. Children learn about healthy diets and good hygiene practices as the childminder promotes a healthy lifestyle through the daily routine. 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 all areas are safe.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress in their learning and development. The childminder uses routines and activities well to encourage children to develop independence and key skills in readiness for the next stage in their learning.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY260607 Local authority Lewisham Inspection number 833176 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 2 - 4 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 3

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 8 March 2011

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2003. She lives in Forest Hill in the London Borough of Lewisham. The childminder offers care on a Tuesday and Wednesday.

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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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