Childminder EY341485

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 26 May 2016 30 June 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 consults with parents about their children's development. She encourages parents to share information, to provide a consistent approach to children's learning.  The childminder helps children to make good progress through a wide range of learning experiences. She regularly observes the children, to plan an exciting range of activities based around their interests.  Children's emotional needs are thoroughly well supported. Children show they are happy and relaxed in the setting. They have secure attachments with the childminder and thrive on playful interactions.  The childminder evaluates her practice well, to make enhancements to improve the experiences she provides for the children. She has made positive improvements since the last inspection, to maintain good practice.  The childminder is a positive role model, who speaks calmly and kindly to the children. She has clear behavioural expectations and children behave well.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The system for tracking children's development does not always give a clear view of children's next steps in learning, to further enhance their progress.  The childminder sometimes misses opportunities to extend children's imaginative skills as they play, to help develop their creativity.

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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 tracking of children's learning further so that even more precise next steps for learning are identified, to help children achieve at a higher level  help children to further develop their imaginative skills as they play and explore, to fully promote their creative abilities.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector had a tour of all the areas used for childminding.  The inspector observed the quality of teaching and learning, and assessed the impact on the children.  The inspector viewed a range of documentation, including the children's learning records and the childminder's policies.  The inspector spoke to the childminder at appropriate times during the inspection.  The inspector read feedback from parents to gain their views.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has a secure knowledge of child protection issues and her responsibility to protect children from harm. She completes thorough risk assessments and carries out daily checks for the areas accessed by the children. The childminder attends relevant training courses and updates her knowledge and practice, to improve the outcomes for the children. She regularly asks parents to contribute their ideas and incorporates these into her development plans, to further develop her practice.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder supports children's mathematical development well. She automatically incorporates mathematical ideas into children's daily experiences. For example, she talks about sizes, colours and numbers as children enjoy looking at different types of ladybirds, counting the spots and comparing sizes. The childminder extends children's vocabulary, to effectively develop their communication and language skills. Children enjoy singing songs and the childminder introduces new words to their sentences. Children develop their hand- to-eye coordination well; for example, as they fit floor-puzzle pieces together. The childminder completes the required progress checks for children aged between two and three years. This information is shared with the parents to discuss their learning and development, and to promote home learning.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder is playful, warm and caring, and promotes children's well-being effectively. She encourages the children to make decisions, gives them choices and makes sure children become increasingly independent. For example, children happily choose their own activities and the fruit they would like to eat at snack time. The childminder helps children to manage their emotions and to develop their confidence. When children become frustrated, she calms them down well and encourages them to have another go at solving problems with good guidance and support. Children enjoy good opportunities to spend time outdoors and be physically active. They jump, climb and enjoy time looking at mini beasts and flowers in the garden.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children enjoy regular visits to different groups and have many opportunities to socialise. They develop good sharing and turn-taking skills. Children are motivated and demonstrate good levels of curiosity in the world around them. For example, they look closely through magnify glasses at the ants in the garden. Overall, children develop well in readiness for their future learning.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY341485 Local authority Lewisham Inspection number 837790 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 2 - 5 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 2

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 30 June 2011

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2006. She lives in the London Borough of Lewisham. She operates her service Monday to Friday, from 7.30am to 6pm, all year round, 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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