Childminder EY450296

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 7 December 2016 12 February 2013

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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 thrive in the childminder's welcoming home and feel happy and secure. They build strong attachments with the childminder and each other. Children play extremely well together and show consideration and kindness.  The childminder plans a variety of interesting and purposeful learning experiences. She has a secure knowledge of how children learn. She skilfully adapts activities to support their individual interests and challenge their thinking. Children make good progress and are well prepared for their next stage in learning.  Children's language and communication skills are extremely well supported. The childminder successfully questions children and encourages them to express their own ideas. Children are confident speakers.  The childminder regularly takes children on interesting outings. They visit local playgroups, parks and woods to extend their learning and knowledge of the world.

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This provision is good

 Parents express that they are very happy with the quality of the provision. They communicate that their children flourish in the childminder's care.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not fully evaluate her practice, such as using suggestions from parents to help identify areas for improvement.  The childminder does not gain enough information from parents about their children's existing skills to help her plan more effectively for their learning.

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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

 strengthen methods of self-evaluation and seek the views of parents more actively to help identify ways to improve the provision still further  gain more information from parents before their children join to help plan more effectively for their learning as soon as they start.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector gained evidence through discussions with the childminder about her practice.  The inspector spoke to the children and gained their views at appropriate times during the inspection.  The inspector discussed and viewed how the childminder monitors children's learning and progress.  The inspector looked at relevant documentation, such as the childminder's suitability checks and training certificates.  The inspector took account of the written views of parents.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder takes effective steps to minimise hazards in her home. She can identify the possible signs of harm and understands how to report any concerns about children's safety or well-being. The childminder has a good knowledge of the early years foundation stage and is starting to develop her systems for reflecting on her practice. She researches new legislation and requirements to keep her knowledge up to date. Parents express high levels of satisfaction with the care that the childminder provides. They value her dedication, caring approach and the positive impact she has on their children's learning.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The learning environment is stimulating and children show high levels of concentration and interest as they play and learn. The childminder regularly observes children and plans for their next steps in learning. She ensures a good balance of adult-led and child-initiated activities to support their progress. For example, children enjoy making Christmas tree decorations and the childminder effectively supports their emerging physical skills and independence when using scissors. The childminder places good focus on supporting children's language and literacy skills. For example, she engages them extremely well in conversations and uses focused questions to enhance their speech and listening skills. Children make good progress in their mathematical development. The childminder teaches children about numbers, shapes, sizes and colours.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder is very caring, attentive and provides children with plenty of encouragement and praise. Their confidence and well-being grows and her sensitive approach supports their emotional development well. Children are extremely polite and behave exceptionally well. Children are well supported to understand that they are unique and are taught to respect each other's differences. They learn about a variety of cultures and festivals, for example, through discussions, art projects and when cooking different foods. Children's physical well-being is fully encouraged. For example, they have daily opportunities to play outside at the local park and they eat and discuss a range of healthy foods.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are confident, show good levels of involvement and enjoy making their own choices. They have high self-esteem and excellent social skills. Children enjoy participating in a variety of activities that support their learning in all areas. They make good progress and gain the essential skills for their next stage of learning.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY450296 Local authority Lewisham Inspection number 1062810 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register Age range of children 0 - 4 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 4

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 12 February 2013

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2012. She provides care in her home in Brockley, in the London Borough of Lewisham. She operates from 8.30am until 5.30pm on Monday to Thursday. The childminder is eligible to receive funding for children aged two, three and four years.

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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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