Dauswell, Natasha Selma

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 5 July 2016 17 February 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 and her assistants work well together to ensure children are learning through a variety of engaging activities. Children are making good progress in all areas of learning.  Children's behaviour is excellent. Adults are good role models and provide a welcoming environment where children learn to be caring and help one another during play.  Children are kept safe through good procedures for risk assessment in the home and on outings. The childminder has good understanding of safeguarding and how to follow child protection procedures. She shares her knowledge with assistants to make sure all adults working with the children are able to carry out their roles effectively.  Observations and assessments are used well to track the progress children are making. This information is shared with parents. Adults know the children well, they plan and provide activities that captivate their interests and help them to gain the skills they

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This provision is good

need for their next stage of learning.  Resources and activities reflect the diversity of children's backgrounds and experiences. This helps them to learn about themselves and show respect for others.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder is at an early stage of looking more closely at the progress made by different groups of children so prompt action is taken to close any gaps in learning.  The childminder does not fully evaluate the information gathered from users of her setting to plan for improvements.

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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

 continue to develop the system for checking the progress made by specific groups of children to make sure that any gaps in learning are quickly addressed  evaluate and act on the information gained from users of the provision to identify and plan specific areas for improvement.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector viewed the home with the childminder to check for safety.  The inspector observed and spoke with children during play, activities and mealtimes.  The inspector looked at children's developmental records to check their progress.  The inspector looked at a range of documentation including those relating to the suitability of assistants working with the childminder.  The inspector looked at written feedback from parents and took account of their views.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The childminder has successfully developed partnerships with other childminders to share good practice and promote a good standard of care and education in her setting. She understands and implements the requirements of the early years foundation stage as well as other government requirements. The childminder checks that teaching is effective and rapidly improving. New systems to check the progress of individual children have been successfully implemented. Children's records clearly show the progress individual children are making, although tracking for specific groups of children is in the early stages. Arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder has a clear understanding of how to keep children safe and protect them from potential harm or abuse. She invests in regular training for herself and her assistants in both safeguarding and first-aid. This helps to keep children safe. Partnerships with parents and carers are good. The childminder

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

involves parents in children's learning. They are invited to contribute to children's written progress reports, which are shared during parent evenings.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder and her assistants have a good understanding of the learning and development requirements. The childminder carefully assesses her provision to make sure all areas of learning are available. Indoor and outdoor activities are used well to give children a chance to try out new skills. Children enjoy learning through physical play in the garden. For example, younger children learn to count when they play games with balls and hoops with older children. They extend this play indoors using puzzles to practise their developing mathematical skills. Children concentrate well on activities of their choosing. They enjoy painting with different sized brushes and show they are learning to write their own names. Children learn about different countries, the weather and days of the week through activities. This helps them to develop understanding of the wider world.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children enjoy their time in the childminder's home and this helps them feel secure. Clear adult expectations and well-organised routines build children's confidence. For example, adults are very supportive of children who are toilet training to promote their well-being. Children learn to care for others when they help to feed the pet rabbits in the garden. Children enjoy a good range of quality home cooked meals. They learn to be independent when they choose their drinks and snacks. They behave well when they sit at the table for meals, select and serve their own portions and help themselves to more if they wish. Children are polite and show good manners as they enjoy lunch with their friends.

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Outcomes for children are good

The childminder uses her knowledge of early years and works effectively with her assistants, to provide a warm and happy childcare environment. This helps children feel secure which builds their confidence and ability to learn. Children make good progress from their starting points and quickly develop the skills and abilities they need to achieve when they move to primary school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY349734 Local authority Lewisham Inspection number 1033798 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 0 - 8 Total number of places 12 Number of children on roll 20

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 17 February 2011

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2007 and lives in Hither Green, London. She operates her service from 7.30am to 6.30pm, weekdays all year, except public bank holidays. The childminder works with assistants to help her care for children.

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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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