Childminder in Lewisham

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 22 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 uses parents and children's feedback constructively to evaluate the provision. She has a clear idea of what works well and what needs to improve further.  The childminder develops good partnership with parents. For example, she provides regular feedback about their children's achievements and how to extend their learning at home.  The childminder knows the children well. She provides exciting resources and activities that link closely to their individual interests. Children engage well in their play and make good progress with their learning and development.  Children are happy and form trusting relationships with the childminder. They benefit from consistent routines and positive interactions. Young children feel emotionally secure and they confidently approach the childminder for support.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not always explore or access all available opportunities to enhance further her professional development, to progress her teaching practice.  The childminder misses opportunities to build further links with other providers that children attend, to extend children's learning 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

 continue to make use of all opportunities to enhance professional knowledge and skills, to raise the quality of teaching to an even higher standard  develop further partnerships with other providers that children attend, to enrich children's learning experiences.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector sampled a range of documentation, including the childminder's insurance policy, records of attendance, risk assessments and safeguarding policy.  The inspector held discussions with the childminder about her daily teaching and care practices.  The inspector completed a joint observation with the childminder, and observed the quality of care, teaching and children's learning.  The inspector looked at the areas, toys and equipment used for childminding purposes.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has a secure knowledge and understanding of her role with regard to protecting children from harm. She is clear about what to do should she have any concerns about a child in her care. She reduces potential hazards in her home and garden, in order to keep children safe. The childminder shares all relevant documentations with parents. She consistently implements her policies to promote the safe and efficient management of the setting. The childminder observes and monitors children's learning well. She regularly evaluates her provision to ensure she meets children's individual needs.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder has a secure understanding of how children learn and develop. She obtains information from parents about their children prior to starting. She gets to know children over time, such as through regular observations and assessments of their capabilities. The childminder uses children's interest to plan for their next steps in their development. She observes young children's enjoyment of exploring, such as with cars, and uses this information well to plan further. For example, children explore with paints to extend their curiosity, imaginations and smaller muscle skills. The childminder promotes children's communication and language development well. For example, she gives clear explanations to extend children's interest and encourages them to repeat words and sounds.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children settle well and they benefit from the childminder's flexible routines, consistent reassurance and support. Children freely move around to explore and enjoy the wide selection of resources available. They develop their independence, confidence and self- esteem effectively. For example, young children confidently explore different resources and choose their own play. They are happy to receive the childminder's constant praise and encouragement. Children always display positive behaviour. For example, they listen and show respect to the childminder. The childminder promotes a healthy lifestyle. For example, children have the opportunity to eat healthy foods, and they benefit from fresh air and regular exercise, such as during outdoor play. In addition, young children have opportunities to sleep or rest between play to promote their physical health.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children make good progress from their starting points. They develop the necessary skills in preparation for the next stage in their learning. For example, young children learn how to do things on their own, such as feeding themselves. They confidently express their needs and emotions, and develop their physical skills well.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY446993 Local authority Lewisham Inspection number 900988 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 3 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 2

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2012. She lives in Brockley, within the London Borough of Lewisham. The childminder operates on weekdays, throughout 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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