Childminder, Out-of school day care in Lewisham

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 29 June 2016 18 April 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 has a childminding qualification and provides high-quality learning opportunities and activities for children. She plans for their individual needs and knows each child well. In addition, she understands how children develop at different rates and the different learning styles they have.  Parents are fully included in children's learning. The childminder discusses children's achievements with parents and shares regular assessments. She has created strong partnerships with parents and constantly shares information about children's learning and well-being.  The childminder reflects on her practice and constantly drives change and improvement. She values parents' views and is passionate about wanting to continually enhance her service for families. The childminder sets herself realistic targets for improvement.  Children are motivated to learn and have excellent concentration skills. They thoroughly

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This provision is good

enjoy their time with the childminder, who devotes her attention to their learning and well-being.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not regularly share information regarding children's learning with other settings they attend.  The childminder does not fully plan precise next steps in children's learning to support them to reach their full potential.

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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 partnerships with other settings children attend and share information to complement their learning further  plan precise next steps in children's learning and support them to make even better progress.

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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 completed a joint observation with the childminder.  The inspector held discussions with the childminder throughout the inspection. She looked at relevant documentation, such as the childminder's qualifications, policies, procedures and children's development records.  The inspector read parents' comments, demonstrated through parent questionnaires, and took account of their views.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The childminder ensures her setting is safe for children to play in. She minimises any risks and is vigilant when supervising children. The childminder refreshes her safeguarding training regularly and keeps up to date with new legislation. She monitors children's attendance and is knowledgeable about the signs and symptoms of abuse. The childminder has clear policies in place and knows how to make a referral should she be worried about a child's welfare. Arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder sources training in various ways, using online courses as well as external courses. She has a thirst for knowledge and is passionate about continually developing her professional capabilities. Since her last inspection she has attended many training courses, including supporting children's speech and language. This has supported children to develop their communication skills further.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

Activities planned by the childminder are stimulating and thoroughly enjoyed by all children. She carefully interweaves meaningful questions into play situations to extend children's thinking. While children use their imaginations to draw, she asks them about shapes. She extends the discussion by introducing new shapes to them before extending the activity further to include counting. The childminder gathers information from parents each day about children's achievements and generally uses this information well to plan activities. Assessment is regular and the childminder knows children's preferred way of learning. All children are making good progress in their learning and development.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children are confident and settled in the childminder's care. She introduces visitors to make children aware of new adults in the setting. Children's emotional well-being is promoted well. Children behave impeccably. They share resources, cooperate in their play and are developing positive social skills. The childminder promotes children's physical development. She takes them on outings and they access fresh air daily. Activities are planned for outdoors to encourage children to exercise. In addition, the childminder provides healthy and nutritious meals and snacks for children. Menus are displayed for parents to inform them of meals and allergens. Older children manage their own hygiene, developing independence and an understanding of healthy practices.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are very well prepared for school. They are independent and concentrate for long periods of time on their chosen task. They communicate well, holding conversations with their friends and adults. Children listen well, are active learners and express themselves creatively. In addition, they are developing their small muscles ready for writing and demonstrate good thinking skills when learning mathematical concepts. These are some of the skills which are needed for successful future learning.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY417586 Local authority Lewisham Inspection number 1040275 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 3

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 18 April 2011

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2010 and lives in the London borough of Lewisham. She operates all year round from 7am to 7pm, 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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Telephone number

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