Childminder EY288611

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 2 November 2016 16 September 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

 The childminder has made positive changes to the provision since her last inspection to ensure children's outcomes are good. She plans a variety of interesting activities to support children's learning and offers them effective challenge and encouragement.  Children form strong bonds with the childminder. She engages in good-quality interactions with them. Children are confident to try new activities and experiences.  There are good opportunities for children to play outside in the exciting outdoor area. They learn about the natural world and develop their physical skills well.  Children are safe, happy and settled. The childminder meets their care needs effectively, and supports them to follow good hygiene routines and learn about the importance of healthy eating and regular exercise.  The childminder supports children's speech and language development effectively and they develop good communication and literacy skills. For example, they enjoy exploring

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This provision is good

a range of books and having lots of conversations with the childminder.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Occasionally, the childminder does not encourage children to fully explore their own ideas and make independent choices during their activities.  The childminder does not gain as much information as she can about children's existing skills when they start attending, to plan children's next steps effectively and support them to make further progress.

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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

 create further opportunities to allow children to fully explore their own ideas and make more independent choices  gather more information from parents when children start to help staff plan for their next steps in learning more carefully.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed a range of indoor and outdoor play activities and looked at the quality of teaching.  The inspector looked at children's assessment records, a selection of policies and required documentation.  The inspector discussed the childminder's provision and asked her questions to assess her understanding of the learning and development requirements.  The inspector looked at evidence of the childminder's suitability.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The childminder has a good understanding of the learning and development requirements. She uses effective self-evaluation to identify her strengths and areas for improvement. For example, she describes how making recent changes to the outdoor area has had a positive impact on children's overall learning. The childminder completes health and safety training to update her knowledge and liaises with the local authority advisor to seek advice about other aspects of good practice. The childminder works well with parents to share information about children's ongoing development after they start. This helps to maintain a joint approach towards their future learning. Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has good child protection knowledge and is clear about the procedures to follow should she have any concerns about a child's well-being.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

Children develop strong play skills and a good understanding of the world around them. They show interest in nature and enjoy spending time outdoors. For example, children enjoy collecting leaves using a wheelbarrow. The childminder is skilled at enriching their language skills. For example, while they collect the leaves, she uses lots of descriptive words to build their vocabulary. The childminder is good at sustaining children's interest and concentration. For example, she asks them interesting questions during play to support their learning across all areas. The childminder carries out regular assessments of children's progress and shares relevant information readily with parents.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children show they are happy and secure with the childminder and have a positive approach towards play. They enjoy engaging in enjoyable physical activities outside and benefit from daily fresh air and exercise. Children enjoy listening to stories and making comparisons about the past and present. For example, the childminder supports them to discuss how they used to be a baby in their mummy's tummy and how they have grown and changed. The childminder offers children clear explanations about behaviour and children behave extremely well. Children learn about the community and regularly visit the library and local park. They have a growing awareness of differences. For example, they look at books and celebrate different festivals to build their awareness of diversity.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress in their learning and development. They are interested in lots of things and like practising their early writing and number skills. Children show good concentration and willingness to learn. They are ready for the next stage in their learning and for school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY288611 Local authority Lewisham Inspection number 1057675 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 2 - 3 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 1

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 16 September 2015

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2004. She lives in New Cross Gate in the London Borough of Lewisham. The childminder operates her service from Monday to Friday, between 7.30am until 6.30pm, all year round. The childminder holds an appropriate qualification at level 3.

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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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