Childminder EY304837

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 9 June 2016 13 December 2012

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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 provides children with a broad variety of activities that cover areas of learning well. She observes children regularly and uses this information to provide challenging activities. Children make good progress.  The childminder has good links with parents, for instance, by talking with them each day to keep them informed of children's progress.  The childminder is committed to improving her skills and has attended courses, such as how to make home-made musical instruments to support children's learning.  The childminder manages children's behaviour effectively by, for example, being calm and clear about her expectations, and children behave positively.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not always take advantage of opportunities to help children to develop their self-care and independence skills.  Opportunities for children to explore and experiment in the outdoor area have not been fully developed.

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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

 make the most of opportunities to encourage children to do achievable tasks for themselves, to develop their self-care skills  develop ways for children to explore and experiment to satisfy their curiosity, particularly for those who learn best outdoors.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector viewed the premises with the childminder.  The inspector observed interactions between the childminder and children.  The inspector discussed children's progress.  The inspector sampled documentation and held a discussion with the childminder.  The inspector talked to and interacted with children.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The childminder monitors her provision well. She evaluates her work regularly and has set goals to build ongoing improvements. For example, she exchanges ideas with other childminders to help her make improvements to benefit children. She checks planning and assessment to help ensure that she is meeting children's needs. Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has a secure knowledge of procedures to follow should she be concerned about a child's welfare. She helps to ensure children's safety, for instance, by checking all areas of her home to minimise hazards and prevent accidents.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder supports children's early mathematical development well. For instance, she points out patterns in playdough and asks children to count objects as they play with them. She teaches children about cause and effect, for example, as they press buttons on electronic toys. She supports their language skills effectively, for example, by singing nursery rhymes and songs, and by reading stories to them. The childminder makes the most of local facilities to support children's learning. For instance, she takes children to local playgroups where they learn to socialise, share and take turns. The childminder supports children's physical development well. For instance, she uses local play centres and parks to give children opportunities to run, climb and balance, and to throw and catch objects.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder values each child as an individual and helps children to settle well. She does this by, for instance, finding out about their interests, which she reflects in activities that children enjoy. She teaches children to behave in safe ways, such as to use scissors safely. She carries out regular fire drills to help children know how to respond in an emergency. The childminder teaches children healthy habits. For instance, she provides fresh, nutritious food and daily outdoor physical exercise to promote children's physical development.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress. Children are motivated to learn and are confident. They enjoy a wide range of creative activities using different tools and materials. They listen attentively to stories. They learn how to keep themselves safe. Children develop a good attitude for their future learning.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY304837 Local authority Lewisham Inspection number 1048904 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 2 - 4 Total number of places 4 Number of children on roll 2

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 13 December 2012

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2005. She lives in Catford, in London. The childminder operates her service each weekday, from 8am to 6pm, all year round, except on public bank 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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