Childminder in Lewisham

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 27 February 2017 12 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 is committed to improving her practice. She has successfully addressed all the required improvements since her previous inspection.  Children make good progress in their learning from their starting points. The childminder knows children really well and has high expectations of what they can achieve. She plans interesting activities that are matched to their individual needs.  Children develop secure relationships with the childminder. They are confident, happy and have a strong sense of belonging.  The childminder has good relationships with parents. She shares her knowledge and ideas with them and they appreciate how this helps them support their children's learning at home.  Children explore their local community and learn about other people's lives. For example, they take part in frequent outings and visits to community groups.  The childminder implements a good range of policies and procedures and regularly

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This provision is good

assesses risks, helping to keep children safe.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder occasionally misses opportunities to extend children's learning experiences and independence further during activities and daily routines.  The childminder does not always use every opportunity to support children's awareness of healthy eating and lifestyles.

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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

 make the most of all opportunities that arise to encourage children's learning experiences and developing independence  strengthen opportunities to develop and extend children's awareness of healthy eating, to contribute towards their understanding of leading healthy lifestyles.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector toured the premises and looked at areas available for children to use.  The inspector looked at a range of documentation, including children's records, policies and procedures.  The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities and assessed the impact this has on children's learning.  The inspector spoke to the childminder and children at appropriate times during the inspection.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The childminder is committed to providing a good-quality provision for children and understands the importance of keeping her knowledge up to date, researching and networking with other childminders and professionals. She continually reflects on the experiences she provides for children, using parents' and children's views. This helps her continually improve the quality of her setting. Since her last inspection she has updated her paperwork, including information on parental responsibilities for children and getting written consent to administer medication before administering it. Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has a secure understanding of what to do should there be a concern about the welfare or safety of a child. For example, she recognises the signs that indicate a child may be at risk of harm, including from extreme views.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder plans effective educational programmes which cover all areas of learning and meet children's individual needs and interests. She joins in with the children's play and supports their learning effectively. She regularly observes children, reviews their progress and accurately assesses their developmental stage. This helps her to regularly monitor and track children's progress. She uses this information effectively to identify gaps in learning and plan how to close these. The childminder adjusts activities according to the children's ability and this helps all children to learn. For example, when playing with the different types of vehicles the children learnt about the fire engines and cars and the sounds they make.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children thoroughly enjoy their time with the childminder. She supports them during their settling-in period and they become familiar with the routines quickly. The childminder is a calm and positive role model who regularly praises children's efforts and achievements. Children freely explore the toys and activities on offer to them and take the lead in following their interests. The childminder listens perceptively to children to re-shape activities and extend their learning. For example, when children talked about feeding the animals seen on the puzzle she got the pretend food out for them to engage in imaginary play, feeding the dogs and birds.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children make good progress from their starting points. Children are motivated to learn and develop the key skills they need for their eventual move to school. Younger children settle well and become confident and build relationships. They develop good social skills and learn to share and take turns. For example, children visit playgroups where they experience being part of a larger group and meeting new people.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 128782 Local authority Lewisham Inspection number 1057482 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 5 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 5

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 12 February 2016

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 1992 and lives in the London Borough of Lewisham. She offers care all day on Monday to Friday, throughout the year. The childminder has a relevant childcare 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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Telephone number

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