Childminder in Lewisham

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 23 May 2016 21 February 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 effectively builds on children's readiness for learning. She uses observations and assessments to plan for further learning opportunities.  The childminder's positive interaction helps to increase children's language development. They are confident to make independent choices from the resources provided and to follow their own ideas.  The childminder promotes differences and similarities in people and children's home language. She helps children to understand who they are and where they come from in a sensitive manner.  The childminder encourages children to adopt healthy lifestyles. They choose and help prepare healthy snacks and meals. Children have daily opportunities for fresh air and exercise in the outdoor area and in the community.  The childminder evaluates her practice effectively to improve her provision. She seeks the views of parents, children and takes their suggestions into account when making

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Some aspects of partnership working are not fully robust as the childminder has yet to build effective communication links with all the different settings that minded children attend.  The childminder does not always make the most of her close links with parents to gather additional information about children's development 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

 strengthen the communication links with all the settings minded children attend, so that children fully benefit from a shared understanding and common approach to supporting their progress  enhance the consistency with which information is gathered from parents about children's development at home, in order to more precisely and promptly plan for their future learning needs.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities indoors and assessed the impact this has on children's learning.  The inspector looked at relevant documentation, including safeguarding, and policies and procedures. The inspector also took account of the childminder's self-evaluation.  The inspector completed a joint evaluation of an activity with the childminder.  The inspector took account of the views of parents, as recorded in written reference letters.  The inspector held discussions with the childminder and spoke with children at appropriate times throughout the inspection.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder has a secure understanding of the procedures to follow should she have a concern about the welfare of a child in her care. She undertakes regular safeguarding and first-aid training to help keep children safe. The childminder keeps her knowledge of current childcare practice up to date. This helps to identify her strengths and areas for development. Risk assessments support her practice to provide a safe and secure environment for the children, both inside and outside in the community. The childminder evaluates the quality of her provision well. She thinks about where practice is strong and areas she wishes to improve. The childminder has a good range of policies and procedures which she shares with parents. Parents are very positive and complimentary about the care that the childminder provides through written letters.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The quality of teaching is good. Children are interested because activities are fun and closely personalised to their individual needs and interests. The childminder gathers information from parents when children first start. She observes children regularly and assesses their progress accurately. The childminder helps children to develop their communication and language skills well. She asks children suitable questions to help them to think and extend their language. For example, as children play with the transport toys they think about how they will travel on their holiday and what they will need to take. The childminder is confident in her teaching and understands how children learn. She encourages them to look at the pictures on the wall to decide what activity they would like to do next. This helps her plan activities that are currently meaningful to each child.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children settle well and benefit from established daily routines in this calm environment. The childminder encourages children to choose healthy snacks and talks to them about healthy eating. They learn about growing tomatoes and rhubarb to understand where food comes from. Children enjoy daily exercise in the garden, parks and groups to promote their health and well-being. The childminder is a good role model as she manages behaviour positively. She gives lots of encouragement to children as they play. As a result, children behave very well and develop an awareness to be respectful of others.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children make good progress from their starting points. The childminder supports children to acquire skills, such as feeding themselves at mealtimes and putting on their own shoes and coat to go outside. Children count the bricks in their everyday play. They look for different colour blocks and use mathematical language, such as more or less, while building their tower. The childminder prepares children well for their next stage in learning, including moving on to school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY304014 Local authority Lewisham Inspection number 1040305 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 2 - 6 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 4

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 21 February 2012

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2004 and lives in New Cross in the London Borough of Lewisham. She operates all year round from 8am to 6pm, Monday to Thursday, except for bank holidays and family holidays.

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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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