Childminder EY403617

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 1 February 2017 7 December 2012

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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 provides a welcoming environment and children learn to respect others. Resources and activities reflect the diversity of children's backgrounds and experiences.  All children make typical progress in relation to their starting points. The childminder provides an appropriate, good range of resources and learning experiences which are linked to children's interests.  The childminder makes good use of risk assessments to effectively identify potential hazards and then promptly addresses these to help keep children safe.  Children are happy and explore their surroundings with confidence. The childminder is very caring and forms secure bonds with them.  The childminder works closely with parents to help build on continuity. For example, she frequently shares information about children's care and learning and provides ideas to support their learning at home.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 On occasions, the childminder misses opportunities to extend and challenge children's learning even further.  The childminder does not consistently use information from her assessments to plan even more precisely for each child's individual next steps in 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

 seize all opportunities arising from children's play to extend and challenge their learning even further  improve assessment systems and planning to help ensure that activities target even more precisely what children need to learn next.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector had a tour of the premises.  The inspector observed activities and the childminder's interactions with children.  The inspector viewed documentation, including children's learning records, attendance records and suitability records.  The inspector discussed how the childminder decides which areas of her service would benefit from improvement.  The inspector talked with the childminder and assessed her understanding of safeguarding requirements.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder understands her role in protecting children should any welfare concerns arise. She can easily identify any children who may be at risk of harm, including from extreme views or behaviours. The childminder attends regular safeguarding training and liaises with other professionals to exchange information to help keep her knowledge up to date. She works closely with other early years settings that children attend to help provide a more consistent approach in meeting their learning needs. The childminder gains the views of parents and other professionals to help identify which areas of her practice she can improve and build on children's outcomes. For example, parents complete questionnaires and give feedback on the service they receive.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder allows children to initiate their play and skilfully joins in to extend this further. She stores resources at a low level to help younger children access them with ease. For example, younger children are able to choose toys that interest them and find out how things work. The childminder encourages children's communication and language development well. For example, she positions herself to children's level, gives proper eye contact and uses hand gestures when giving instructions to enable them to understand. This helps to keep children engaged. Overall, the childminder observes and assesses children's progress well to help identify any learning gaps.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder maintains good hygiene and safety practices at all times to help support children's well-being. Children have good opportunities to develop their large muscle skills. For example, they enjoy daily trips to playgroups and parks where they use different climbing equipment. The childminder meets the changing needs of children and adapts her routine well to suit the younger children. She encourages children to share and take turns, and gives clear expectations for behaviour. This helps children to learn what is expected from them and they behave well.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are active learners and develop good physical skills. For example, babies crawl around confidently and begin to acquire independent walking skills. They hold and touch different textures and like to move objects from one place to another. Children acquire the skills they need for their next stage of learning. For example, they are sociable and play nicely with their friends. They like to investigate and explore as they play.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY403617 Local authority Lewisham Inspection number 1058915 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 4 Number of children on roll 4

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 7 December 2012

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2010. She lives in the London Borough of Lewisham. The childminder provides care from Monday to Friday, all year round.

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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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