Childminder in Lewisham

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 10 January 2017 23 February 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 knows the children well and develops strong and secure attachments with them. They come to her for help and have a giggle during their play. This helps boost children's self-esteem and supports their emotional well-being effectively.  Children behave well and consider each other's needs as they play. The childminder is a positive role model and praises children as they achieve.  Children explore their local community and learn about other people's lives. For example, they take part in frequent outings, visits to play groups and activity sessions.  The childminder makes continuous and accurate assessments of children's learning and development. She uses the information to identify children's next steps in learning and to plan experiences based on their individual needs and interests.  The childminder develops her knowledge and skills, such as through training. She uses what she has learnt to support children to make good progress in their learning.

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This provision is good

 The childminder has good relationships with parents. She effectively shares information with them about what their children have done each day and how they are progressing.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder sometimes overlooks opportunities during activities to help children extend their concentration skills and learning further.  Occasionally, the childminder misses the opportunity to further develop children's understanding of how to keep themselves healthy.

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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

 extend children's concentration skills and learning, particularly during planned activities  build on children's understanding of how to keep themselves healthy even further.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector had a tour of the premises and observed children engaged in a variety of learning experiences.  The inspector looked at evidence of the suitability of the childminder and other adults in the household.  The inspector looked at a range of documentation, including children's records, policies and procedures.  The inspector spoke to the childminder at appropriate times during the inspection.  The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities and assessed the impact this has on children's learning.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The childminder has a secure knowledge of her responsibilities to safeguard children and ensure their welfare. She has a valid first-aid certificate, keeps her knowledge up to date and completes all necessary suitability checks on adults living with her. Safeguarding is effective. The childminder knows how to recognise the signs that may indicate a concern about children's welfare, such as from extreme views, and the appropriate action to take. She effectively evaluates her setting, reflecting on her practice regularly and including the views of parents to support her to identify areas she needs to further develop. She monitors the progress children make in their learning and identifies any gaps and addresses these swiftly. She liaises with other settings and professionals children also attend to share information and receive additional support to help ensure outcomes for all children are good.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder has a good understanding of how children learn. She finds out about their starting points when they first attend her setting and continues to encourage parents to share what they know about their child. This helps her to adjust the resources and activities according to the children's individual needs, interests and abilities. For example, the childminder uses whipped cream for messy play so that younger children who explore with their mouth are able to play safely and older children are encouraged to make marks in it. Children are effectively supported with their communication and language skills. For example, young children enjoy sitting with the childminder looking at books, singing nursery rhymes and copying the actions.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder is kind, caring and responds well to the emotional needs of children. Settling-in sessions are used well to support children's smooth move from home to her setting. She provides a home-from-home environment where children feel safe and secure. The childminder provides many opportunities for children to access fresh air and exercise. This, as well as eating healthily, helps to support children's good physical health and development. Children learn to share and take turns. The childminder helps children to be respectful, consider each other's needs and understand the rules of fairness and democracy, appropriate to their young age and understanding.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are happy and chat freely as they play. They learn to be independent and confidently choose toys and activities from the range available to them. Children have opportunities to make meaningful marks, such as when using chalk, and talk about the marks they made. This helps to develop their early literacy and writing skills. All children are well prepared for their next stage in learning.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY356905 Local authority Lewisham Inspection number 1057749 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 7 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 3

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 23 February 2016

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2007. She lives in New Cross, in the London Borough of Lewisham. She has a level 3 qualification in childcare. She provides childcare all day on weekdays 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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