Childminder 128654

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 13 October 2016 2 March 2016

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This inspection: Good 2

Previous inspection: Requires Improvement

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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 teaches children well. She provides exciting experiences for them and follows their interests, to help motivate and encourage their involvement.  Children are happy, safe and secure. The childminder forms warm, caring relationships with them and supports their emotional well-being successfully.  The childminder assesses children's ongoing achievements well. She checks regularly on what children can do and uses this information to plan suitably challenging activities. Children make good progress in their learning.  Children behave well and learn to be polite. For example, the childminder teaches them to say 'thank you' and helps them to develop good manners. Children are keen to help the childminder during the day, such as to tidy up, and learn to be responsible.  The childminder reflects on the quality of the setting effectively. She acts on the advice of other professionals to improve her teaching expertise and the outcomes for children.

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This provision is good

For example, she has remedied all weaknesses raised at the last inspection.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 At times, the childminder does not make full use of opportunities to encourage children's early marks, so they learn to sharpen their skills and write for a purpose.  The childminder does not gather enough information from parents about their children's early achievements, to gain a deeper understanding of their capabilities from the start.

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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

 provide children with a broader range of opportunities to develop their early writing skills, in preparation for their move to school  strengthen ways parents can provide more information about their children's abilities, to help inform plans for learning, particularly when children first start attending.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the interactions between the childminder and children.  The inspector looked at a range of documentation, including safety risk assessments, children's assessment records, and the childminder's policies and procedures.  The inspector viewed parts of the premises used for childminding.  The inspector held discussions with the childminder about how she reflects on the quality of her service.  The inspector considered the written views of parents.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The childminder has improved her self-evaluation processes, recognising her strengths and areas she wants to improve upon. She understands the importance of developing her practice and seeks opportunities to improve her skills. For instance, she works with other childminders and shares ideas to help develop her teaching expertise. In addition, she has renewed her paediatric first aid qualification and updated her knowledge. Safeguarding is effective. The childminder implements policies and procedures to keep children safe. She understands her responsibilities in ensuring children's welfare, and knows how to report her concerns if she suspects a child is at risk of harm.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

Children confidently play in a welcoming environment and independently choose the activities they wish to join in with. The childminder supports children well while they play, for example, by joining in and asking questions, to help extend their learning further. She provides good opportunities for children to develop their imagination. For instance, she helps children build a den, while encouraging them to share their ideas and develop their creative thinking. Children enjoy stories and have opportunities to develop their early reading skills. For example, children talk about pictures in books to help them tell stories, while developing their understanding of how stories are structured. The childminder generally works well with parents and other professionals, such as teachers. For example, they communicate regularly about children's learning, including how they can support their ongoing development.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder regularly risk assesses all areas children use to identify and remove any hazards. She teaches children how to keep themselves safe. For instance, she talks to toddlers about how they can get off the sofa safely and helps them to manage risks independently. Children eat balanced, nutritious foods and learn about healthy lifestyles. The childminder provides opportunities for them to be active, such as by taking them to dance classes, and supports their physical well-being successfully. Children learn to wash their hands independently, such as before snacks, and follow good hygiene practices.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children gain the skills they need to be ready for the next stage in their learning. For example, toddlers develop good physical skills, such as being able use tools confidently to create pictures. Older children learn to recognise their name and develop good early reading skills. In addition, they develop secure early mathematical knowledge. For instance, they learn how to count correctly and recite numbers in the correct order. Children are confident communicators. They speak clearly and listen to others well.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 128654 Local authority Lewisham Inspection number 1057481 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 2 - 6 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 5

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 2 March 2016

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 1992. She lives in the London Borough of Lewisham. The childminder is available to work Monday to Thursday, from 8am to 6pm, and operates for most of the year.

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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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