Childminder in Lewisham

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 31 August 2016 Not applicable

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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 gives high priority to her ongoing professional development. For example, she has attended several training courses since her registration and these have contributed to the current good standards in the setting.  Children make good progress in their learning and develop secure foundations for starting school. The childminder monitors children's progress effectively and she continually plans challenging activities to help narrow any gaps in children's learning.  The childminder values parents' and children's contributions about what they feel is working well and what is not, to help secure continuous improvements.  Children are very happy and confident. The childminder is aware of children's different care needs and responds well to them as individuals. She spends quality time getting to know them and builds secure attachments.  The childminder involves parents well in their children's care and learning. She shares

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This provision is good

information regularly regarding children's development to help provide continuity in children's care and learning.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not always use all her learning environments as effectively as possible to provide further challenge, especially for those children who learn best outdoors.  There are not enough opportunities for children to learn about different cultures and beliefs, to help build on their awareness of the wider world.

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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

 review the organisation of all learning areas to help build on children's learning, particularly for those who prefer to learn outdoors  extend opportunities to further develop children's knowledge and understanding of different cultures and beliefs.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector viewed all areas in the property used for childminding.  The inspector observed activities and interactions between the childminder and children throughout the inspection.  The inspector spoke with the childminder at appropriate times throughout the inspection.  The inspector viewed documentation, including children's records, policies and procedures.  The inspector discussed how the childminder uses self-evaluation to develop her practice.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The childminder understands and implements the requirements of the early years foundation stage well. Safeguarding is effective. The childminder understands her role in child protection and knows what action to take should any welfare concern arise. She risk assesses her indoor and outdoor learning areas to help children play in safety. The childminder monitors the practice of her assistant effectively to help ensure that welfare requirements are adhered to and children's needs are fully met. There are comprehensive policies in place that cover all aspects of care and these are shared with parents to help them gain a secure insight into the operations of the setting.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder gets to know children's individual abilities and interests well. She uses information gathered from parents, alongside her observations, to help her plan for children's next stages in development. She ensures that she arranges a wide range of activities to engage children of all ages. The childminder encourages good communication and language skills. She positions herself well when talking to children, gives eye contact and repeats instructions to ensure they understand. This helps younger children to engage fully in activities. Children have access to extensive role play resources and the childminder supports them to act out new and familiar situations. For example, when young children showed a keen interest in handbags and role play shops, the childminder quickly joined in and asked relevant questions to extend their play further.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder has thorough settling-in procedures in place and tailors these to meet every child's needs. This helps all children to settle quickly. Children are happy to leave their parents and choose an activity that interests and engages them. The childminder acts as a good role model and encourages children to share and take turns during daily activities. Children have good opportunities to adopt healthy lifestyles and build on their physical skills. For example, the childminder provides healthy foods and plans activities to reinforce children's growing understanding of healthy living.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress in relation to their starting points. They develop good engagement and concentration skills. For example, very young children are able to sit and make marks for a long period of time. They show a high level of confidence, for instance, when they dance to different rhythms. Children are well aware of routines and develop good independence skills. For example, very young children understand that they need to tidy up their finished activity before choosing another one. Children gain useful skills needed for their next stage of learning.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY473783 Local authority Lewisham Inspection number 961294 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 6 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 4

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2014. She lives in the London Borough of Lewisham. She provides care from Monday to Friday, all year round. She sometimes works with her daughter, who is registered as her assistant.

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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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