Childminder EY349731

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

 Children are very happy and settled. They really enjoy their time at the setting and develop strong bonds with the childminder and her assistants.  Children behave extremely well. Adults act as positive role models. They constantly praise and celebrate children's achievements. This helps children develop their confidence and self-esteem  Engagement with parents is strong. They are kept well informed about their children's progress and have good opportunities to be involved in their learning. This includes regular discussions, parent evenings and social events such as family barbeques and fund raising activities.  The childminder has formed excellent partnerships with other settings that children move on to. This helps ensure transitions are managed in a way that recognises individual needs and fully supports each child.  Children have fun as they learn. They eagerly engage in action rhymes and songs and

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This provision is good

clap and move their bodies in time to the rhythm of familiar tunes.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not always make effective use of self evaluation to identify weak areas of her practice. She misses some opportunities to capture feedback from others and review her practice to further develop the childminding service she provides.  Some resources, such as toy kitchen equipment, are too high for children to reach easily. As a result, they can not use these independently to extend their play and 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

 improve the quality of practice and outcomes for children by using self evaluation to identify areas for development  reorganise resources such as role play equipment so that children can reach them easily and incorporate them in their play.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching during daily routines and activities.  The inspector sampled documentation including policies, staffing records and children's records.  The inspector discussed self-evaluation and how the views of parents and others are included to drive improvement.  The inspector spoke to children and assistants at appropriate times during the inspection.  The inspector looked at all indoor and outdoor areas that are used by minded children.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The childminder employs a number of assistants who help her care for the children. She manages and leads the team effectively and supports them in delivering a high quality service. Safeguarding is effective. Adults are confident about how to keep children safe from harm. They are knowledgeable about the procedures to follow if they have any concerns about a child's welfare. Regular team discussions and meetings ensure adults are aware of information they need to meet the children's individual needs. The childminder has reflected on some aspects of her service. However, she does not yet make effective use of self evaluation to clearly identify how she can further improve her practice and outcomes for children.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder and her assistants work well together, creating a relaxed and homely environment where young children thrive. Systems for observing and assessing children's development are well embedded. Parents are kept up-to -date and involved in their children's care and learning plans. Planning is well organised ensuring time for children to play, explore and learn. Provision for children's personal care routines such as daytime sleeps, mealtimes and toilet training are skilfully incorporated into the day. This helps children develop independence and self care skills.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children are extremely happy and settled. They join in with activities with enthusiasm. They make good attempts at speaking and the childminder and her assistants are attune to their gestures and words. Children show a keen sense of belonging as they sing greeting songs and beam proudly as their name is sung by the group. Younger children's language skills are also enhanced as adults talk to them about what they are doing during play. Children show strong attachments to the childminder and her assistants. For example, they readily climb on their laps and snuggle in for cuddles when they are tired. Children show a positive contribution to their learning environment as they help to tidy away toys after use. Adults support children in learning about safety. For example, they gently remind them of expectations of their behaviour while in the setting.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are making good progress in all areas of learning and development. Good systems are in place to promote children's transitions. For example, a gradual settling in procedure when children begin at the setting helps them settle well. Children also spend time visiting the next setting so that they will move up when they are ready to join an older group of children. This helps them to feel safe and secure before they finally move. Babies and toddlers enjoy plenty of clear play space so that they can develop their crawling and walking skills in a safe environment. However, some resources, such as toy kitchen equipment, are too high for children to reach easily. As a result, they can not use these independently to extend their play and learning. Children show a keen sense of belonging as they sing greeting songs and beam proudly as their name is sung by the group.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY349731 Local authority Lewisham Inspection number 1033525 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 9 Number of children on roll 14

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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. She works from her own home in Hither Green. She employs a number of assistants of whom no more than two work with her at any one time. The childminding service she provides is aimed predominantly at children under three years of age. She works closely with two other registered childminders who care for children locally.

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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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