Childminder EY224339

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 7 June 2016 17 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

 Children thoroughly enjoy their time at the childminder's home as they arrive excited and eager to start their day. They form strong friendships and help each other while they explore their environment.  Children behave very well. For example, the childminder's positive reinforcements help children to be kind, share and take turns.  The childminder's quality of teaching ensures children are engaged in learning at all times. She effectively uses observations of children's learning to identify and plan for the next steps in their learning.  The childminder provides a varied range of activities and resources to help extend children's interests and motivate their learning. Children make good progress in their development.  The childminder reflects on her practice and ensures she keeps up to date with any changes. She considers the views of parents in her evaluation and is committed to continuous improvement.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder's partnerships with other settings that children attend do not extend to consistently sharing information about children's interests and their next steps in learning.

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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

 promote an even more effective sharing of information about children's learning and their current interests with other settings that children attend.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities and assessed the impact this has on children's learning.  The inspector looked at relevant documentation, discussed safeguarding knowledge and took account of the childminder's self-evaluation.  The inspector completed a joint observation with the childminder.  The inspector took account of the views of parents, as recorded in written reference letters and questionnaires.  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 childminder updates her knowledge and understanding of safeguarding matters regularly. She knows what to do and who to contact if she has concerns regarding children's welfare. Arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder monitors children's safety, well-being and health through the implementation of good policies, procedures and risk assessments. The childminder evaluates her provision well and makes effective improvements where necessary. For example, changes to the outdoor area provide children with a more stimulating and safer environment in which to play, learn and explore. Partnerships with parents are good. The childminder seeks the views of parents through questionnaires, care diaries and regular communication so parents can continue their children's learning at home.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder plays alongside children and carefully guides their play, while helping them to learn new skills. For example, helping the younger children manoeuvre in and out of the sit-in cars. The childminder uses information effectively from observations and assessments of children's progress. She plans children's next steps as they make their choices and lead their own learning. For example, they confidently express their ideas during pretend play or when learning to kick balls in the garden. The childminder consistently promotes children's communication and language skills well. She listens to what children have to say and responds appropriately, while extending their thoughts and understanding. For example, children listen to stories and repeat the pictures when gently prompted by the childminder.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder provides a calm and nurturing environment where children are fully at ease within their surroundings. They are confident in her care and look to her for support, comfort and reassurance when needed. The childminder keeps children safe and teaches them to negotiate going up and down stairs in the garden. They listen to her instructions, holding the rails. The childminder has a good understanding of how to promote children's health and well-being. Children enjoy a wide selection of health snacks, meals and drinks. The childminder effectively helps children to become confident. For example, she praises their efforts and achievements when peeling their own fruit, helping to build their independence. Children enjoy many opportunities for outdoor play and enjoy physical exercise, such as, activities in the garden, visits to the local parks and visits in the community.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children make good progress from their starting points. They enjoy playing outside with the water, watching the ice melt or exploring the balls in shredded paper, helping to enhance their imagination. They develop a good range of skills ready for the next stages of their learning and their eventual move to nursery or school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY224339 Local authority Lewisham Inspection number 1040303 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 2 - 12 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 7

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 17 June 2011

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 1994 and lives in Forest Hill in the London borough of Lewisham. She operates all year round from 8am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, 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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