Childminder EY342549

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 29 June 2016 30 June 2010

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This inspection: Outstanding 1

Effectiveness of the leadership and management Outstanding 1

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This inspection: Outstanding 1

Quality of teaching, learning and assessment Outstanding 1

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This inspection: Outstanding 1

Personal development, behaviour and welfare Outstanding 1

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This provision is outstanding

 The childminder acts in a sensitive and calm manner towards children. They experience meaningful learning opportunities to support their progression in all areas of learning. This helps to support their motivation to learn and develop high levels of intrigue and confidence in other experiences.  The childminder gives exceptional support towards children's language and communication. Children are encouraged to listen, to gain an understanding of what is being asked of them and to speak for themselves very early on. The childminder promotes this significantly through clear speech, careful and simple questions and demonstrations, to fully underpin instructions and discussions.  Children's individuality is highly promoted. Children learn to celebrate differences in society. Their home life is highly reflected and valued through displays, discussions, positive role models in play and sharing of information.

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This provision is outstanding

 A comprehensive and successful assessment programme helps the childminder to track children's learning in the setting, at home and in other settings. This provides a true picture of children's current progress, enabling the childminder to successfully plan for their next stages in their learning.  The childminder shows a very proactive approach to continuous improvements in her service for children and their families. She uses observations, information from parents and children to create further resources to extend children's learning such as sensory boards and experiences to learn about cause and effect.  Children are confident and independent in all their play and daily routines. They help to prepare snack, help themselves to drinks, dress themselves and put their shoes on. These skills positively promote their readiness for school as well as their physical and emotional well-being.

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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

 evaluate the impact of how the extended use of resources helps children to further consolidate the skills and knowledge they gain from the well-planned activities.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities indoors and outdoors, and assessed the impact this has on children's learning.  The inspector completed a joint observation with the childminder.  The inspector held a meeting with the childminder and her co-childminder. She looked at relevant documentation, such as the childminder's self-evaluation and evidence of the suitability of members of the household.  The inspector took into consideration the views of parents through written reviews.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is outstanding

The childminder has a very confident understanding of procedures to follow if she has concerns about children in her care. She has attended up-to-date training and a comprehensive written procedure to follow. The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. Very robust risk assessments are in place to provide children with a safe, secure and welcoming play environment. Children's understanding of keeping themselves safe is carefully considered. Information is displayed to help children to understand about holding banisters on stairs and minding steps. The childminder has a very effective self-evaluation that helps her to reflect on her service. She gains feedback from parents, children and other carers. She uses this information to make extremely effective changes. This makes a significant impact on outcomes for children.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is outstanding

Children use both indoor and outdoor environments successfully. The childminder provides a very well-balanced provision of adult-led and child-initiated play. She is extremely aware of children's preferences and interest. She uses these purposefully to help children to flourish to their full potential. For example, children explore natural materials such as sand and mud in construction play. They use cranes, diggers and other vehicles to extend their interests in building and real-life situations. Children's understanding of mathematical concepts is highly promoted. They explore shape, size, colour and amounts continuously throughout their play. The childminder shows a particular skill in supporting younger children. She uses her expertise to engage them in play by using subtle encouragement and reassurance. Children become totally absorbed in their play. The childminder sensitively extends their understanding and involvement by introducing new words and

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is outstanding

resources. She is looking to extend resources to help children to consolidate their prior learning around their favourite topics, such as the recent work on the life of bees.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are outstanding

Children develop a strong understanding for healthy lifestyles. Older children talk the younger ones through hygiene procedures. They demonstrate a very confident understanding of the impact of germs and how to keep themselves healthy. Posters and displayed information help children to remember about good hygiene procedures. The childminder reassures children and gives them the confidence to participate in messy activities. Children's behaviour is exemplary. The childminder acts as a very positive role model for children. She works cohesively with her co-childminder, showing children how to work together and to negotiate. She provides positive explanations to help children to understand the impact of their actions on others.

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Outcomes for children are outstanding

Children are making exceptional progress. They are eager to learn more and show increasing levels of intrigue and curiosity in their play. The childminder actively identifies gaps in their development. She works successfully with parents and other professionals to close the gaps. This helps to ensure children are progressing equally in all areas of learning.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY342549 Local authority Lewisham Inspection number 1040154 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 4 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 5

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 30 June 2010

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2006 and lives in Bellingham, south east London. She operates all year round from 8am to 6pm, Monday to Wednesday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder works with a co-childminder on the premises.

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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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