Childminder in Lewisham

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 1 November 2016 17 March 2015

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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

 Children make good progress. The childminder has a good understanding of how children learn. She completes regular assessments of children's development to help her plan interesting experiences and support the next steps in their learning.  Children are happy and content in the childminder's care. She provides opportunities to help children develop good social skills and confidence with other groups of children. For example, she takes them on a variety of outings within the local community.  The childminder reflects on her practice well. For example, she takes into account the views of parents and the developing interests of children.  The childminder has successfully addressed the actions and recommendations raised at the last inspection. Children have good opportunities to explore and investigate in their play. For example, the childminder provides a broad range of natural materials and textures.

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This provision is good

 Partnerships with parents are good. The childminder encourages parents to share information, which helps her provide consistency in meeting children's individual needs.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Children are not consistently able to use and explore technology to help them learn about how things work.  The childminder does not build on children's mathematical knowledge and understanding effectively to help them develop their skills further.

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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 opportunities for children to explore and use a wider range of technology  build further on the opportunities to help increase children's awareness and understanding of mathematics.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector viewed all areas of the home used by the children.  The inspector spoke with the childminder at convenient times throughout the inspection.  The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities indoors and the impact this has on children's learning.  The inspector viewed documentation, including policies, procedures and children's records.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder completes regular training to help keep her knowledge up to date. She has a clear understanding of the procedures to follow should she have any concerns about a child's welfare. The childminder carries out thorough risk assessments to help her identify and minimise any potential risks to children. She closely monitors children's progress. This helps her to quickly identify and address any gaps in their development. The childminder reads a variety of professional publications. This helps her to increase her knowledge, skills and practice, and adapt what she offers to meet children's care and learning needs well.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

Overall, the childminder provides a good range of activities and experiences to motivate children to learn. She interacts positively with children to help extend their learning. The childminder supports children's communication and language skills well. For example, she provides clear explanations, models language and asks age-appropriate questions to encourage conversation. Children have good opportunities to develop their fine muscle skills and coordination. For example, they turn pages in books, draw with pens and explore with different materials.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder organises her home very well, which helps children to easily access age- appropriate resources to support their learning. Children lead their own play, which helps to build their independence and decision-making skills. The childminder provides a range of opportunities for children to develop their understanding of different cultures and traditions. For example, she encourages children to celebrate seasonal celebrations, such as Diwali. The childminder supports children's understanding of the importance of healthy lifestyles. For example, she provides nutritious meals and opportunities for children to learn about keeping healthy, such as by taking part in role play activities. The childminder provides daily opportunities for children to be physically active, such as visiting local parks. She provides plenty of positive praise and encouragement. This helps to build children's self-esteem and confidence.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress and develop the key skills they need for their next stage in learning. They develop good personal skills. For example, they take off their shoes and put them away. Children are eager to learn, explore and try new things. They develop good early literacy skills. For example, they enjoy looking at books, noticing print in the environment and using a range of materials to make marks.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 128742 Local authority Lewisham Inspection number 1054668 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 7

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 17 March 2015

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 1991. She lives in the Brockley area, in the London Borough of Lewisham. She operates for most of the year, Monday to Friday.

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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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