Childminder EY464867

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 21 April 2016 Not applicable

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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 creates and supports opportunities for children to be imaginative. For example, they make a ball with play dough, place it on a cup and pretend to eat ice cream. They learn to use available resources to make props for their own play.  The childminder keeps the children well informed of the activities she plans for them. For example, on the way back from school, she discusses with them what they will be doing after snack time. This helps to build their motivation and eagerness to participate in the activities.  Children learn to keep themselves safe from harm. For example, they know to look out for a safe time to cross the road and they follow instructions well, which helps to ensure their safety.  The childminder updates all statutory training, such as for paediatric first-aid, in a timely manner.  The childminder provides good standards of safety for children, for example, through

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This provision is good

effective risk assessment and consistent behaviour management.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not always plan interesting experiences to encourage children to explore a wider range of nutritious food.  The childminder does not always seek information from children about their time at school, to plan further experiences that promote their engagement and enjoyment.

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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 further for children to experience a range of nutritious food  seek information from children to help plan further experiences that complement what they do at school and promote their engagement and enjoyment.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector viewed areas of the premises that the childminder uses for childminding.  The inspector observed children and their interactions with the childminder.  The inspector took account of the views of parents and children.  The inspector carried out discussions with the childminder as appropriate.  The inspector viewed a sample of documents, including the childminder's self- evaluation.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has developed appropriate policies and procedures to guide her practice and knows whom to contact should she be concerned about children's welfare. The childminder establishes good partnerships with parents and schools, and shares information regularly to help promote continuity in children's care. She reflects effectively on her practice and develops clear targets for improvement. For example, she plans to improve her garden area to increase opportunities for children to explore outside.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder's home is well organised and the effective arrangement of resources and equipment helps to promote children's free choice. For example, children enjoy the marble run and are keen to set it up themselves. The childminder encourages them to test it out to see if it works and helps to promote their thinking skills. Children reorganise their construction to ensure the marble runs smoothly all the way to the bottom. They say, 'Done it!' and exclaim happily, demonstrating a sense of achievement. The childminder praises them for what they do and helps children to build confidence in their own abilities. The childminder introduces numbers and mathematical language, for example, as children refer to a recipe and measure out ingredients to make play dough.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder is calm and caring. This has a positive impact on children's emotional well-being. They enjoy sharing their experiences with her and form close bonds with her. For example, they chat happily with her as they complete a puzzle together. Children exercise on regular walks to their school and to local amenities. This helps them to develop a healthy lifestyle. They develop good hygiene practices. For example, they know their routines to wash hands when they get back from school. They learn to take age- appropriate responsibilities which promote their independence and sense of belonging; for example, they help to set up the table for snack time.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY464867 Local authority Lewisham Inspection number 965759 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 5 - 6 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 3

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2013. She lives in the London Borough of Lewisham. She provides childcare all day on weekdays, for most of the year. At the time of the inspection, she was only caring for children who attend school but are in the Reception 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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