Childminder EY407742

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 11 May 2016 12 October 2010

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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 confident in her knowledge of children's starting points and shares their achievements with parents. Children make good progress in their learning and development. They develop effective levels of independence and confidence.  Children are happy and content. They behave very well and show respect for others.  Children develop a strong bond with the childminder. They settle well and feel safe and secure in her care, so they are ready to learn.  The childminder knows the children well. She takes account of their interests and next steps in learning when planning activities.  Children learn how to keep themselves safe. The childminder develops children's awareness of safety, such as involving them in assessing risks in their environment.  The childminder has developed close working relationships with other settings and schools that children also attend. She regularly exchanges information to promote a

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This provision is good

collaborative approach to children's care and learning.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not actively use the views of the parents and children regularly to help her to strengthen her provision and practice further.  The childminder does not always help children gain an understanding of other people beyond their own 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

 strengthen the process for self-evaluation to regularly include the views of parents and children to help identify strengths and identify areas for future improvement  provide even more opportunities to help raise children's awareness of diversity.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed children in their play, indoors and outdoors, and during their interactions with the childminder.  The inspector spoke with the childminder about how she plans for children's learning and how she works with parents and others who also care for them.  The inspector sampled the childminder's documentation and children's records.  The inspector discussed with the childminder how she has maintained her skills and developed her knowledge of her role.  The inspector looked at childminder's self-evaluation and evidence of the suitability of adults in the home.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has a secure knowledge of how to promote children's safety and well-being. She knows what to do if she has concerns about their welfare. The childminder implements effective policies and procedures and shares these with parents. For example, she completes thorough and robust risk assessments of her home and outings to promote children's safety at all times. Parents and the childminder work closely together. Strong communication keeps both parties up to date about children's changing needs. The childminder is proactive with regard to her own professional development and maintaining her knowledge of good quality childcare.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder has a good understanding of how children learn. She effectively evaluates her observations of children's achievements and monitors their progress. She plans interesting activities that support their individual learning needs. The childminder promotes children's communication and language development well. For instance, she extends their vocabulary and listening skills through conversations and skilful questioning. The childminder meets children's individual needs well. For example, she follows children's interest in insects and they collect snails together. They create a habitat where children can observe them and they talk about shape and size. Children enjoy predicting who would be the fastest in a race. Children enjoy their play and are happy and eager to join in. For example, children enjoy making their own pizza for lunch, they select and apply their chosen toppings. Children demonstrate their understanding that the pizza must cool

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

down after they take them out of the oven.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder promotes children's confidence well. She helps children to recognise their own achievements and good behaviour. For example, she praises children's good manners and encourages them to respect each other. Children have good opportunities to develop their social skills to support them when they move on to nursery and school. For example, they attend local groups where they learn to develop relationships with other children. Children effectively learn about healthy lifestyles. They enjoy being physically active in the garden and enjoy spending time outdoors feeding the ducks. Children benefit from freshly prepared meals each day and the childminder takes their individual dietary needs into account. Children understand the benefits of eating healthily and follow good hygiene routines.

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Outcomes for children are good

Younger children learn to identify colours as they explore with paint. Children have ample opportunities to make choices and lead their own learning, aiding their independence. Children are motivated and excited to take part in daily routines and activities. They enjoy doing things for themselves. Children are ready for the next stages of their learning and move on to school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY407742 Local authority Lewisham Inspection number 1040306 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 5

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 12 October 2010

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2010 she lives in Catford within the London Borough of Lewisham. She operates term time only from 8.30am to 6pm, 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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