Childminder in Lewisham

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 3 May 2017 13 April 2015

p.1

This inspection: Good 2

Effectiveness of the leadership and management Good 2

p.1

This inspection: Good 2

Quality of teaching, learning and assessment Good 2

p.1

This inspection: Good 2

Personal development, behaviour and welfare Good 2

p.1

This provision is good

 Children form strong emotional bonds with the childminder. They are settled, content and thoroughly enjoy their time with her.  The childminder observes and assesses children's progress carefully and accurately. She plans and provides activities that challenge children. Children develop as active learners making good progress from their starting points.  Partnership with parents is good, and the childminder keeps them well informed. For example, she shares information about children's learning through progress trackers and she takes children's achievements at home into account.  The childminder reflects on her practice to continually improve. For example, she creates opportunities for children to recognise their own name, using a 'who is here today' chart. This helps to prepare children for the move to nursery or school.  The childminder uses effective behaviour management strategies which help children to

p.1

This provision is good

understand the rules, share and be kind to each other. She treats the children with kindness and respect.

p.1

It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not always use highly effective methods for gathering regular feedback from parents as part of her evaluation of the provision.  The childminder does not fully extend opportunities for children to share and learn about each other's similarities and differences.

p.1

What the setting needs to do to improve further

To further improve the quality of the early years provision the provider should:

p.2

What the setting needs to do to improve further

 extend the involvement of parents further in the monitoring and evaluation of the provision, to include their views when identifying areas for improvement  encourage children to share aspects of their home life and enable them to explore how they are similar and different to others more closely.

p.2

Inspection activities

 The inspector observed children taking part in activities with the childminder.  The inspector had discussions with the childminder about her practice and children's learning and development.  The inspector sampled documents including children's records.  The inspector viewed the areas of the childminder's home used by children.  The inspector read questionnaires from parents and took account of their views.

p.2

Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The childminder has a good understanding of safeguarding procedures to follow to help protect the welfare of children. Safeguarding is effective. The childminder assesses and minimises risks to children effectively. Children move around freely and safely in her home. The childminder maintains good standards in children's learning and care. For example, she shares ideas with other childminders and attends forums to help update her knowledge and skills. The childminder works in partnership with other early years settings that children attend, sharing developmental achievements to help ensure children experience a consistent approach. Parents express positive views, for instance, they state how well the childminder works in partnership with them and how much their children enjoy attending.

p.3

Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder gets to know children well, for instance, she gathers detailed information from parents before children start. She observes children closely and plans activities that build on and extend their learning. For example, finding and naming the plastic insects that are hidden in the coloured rice. Children showed delight when mixing the rice around to hide the insects as well as pouring rice through their fingers to make the sound of rain. The childminder supports children's language and communication and mathematical skills effectively. For example, she asks leading questions about shapes, counting numbers and describing colours as the children take part in activities introducing new words and ideas.

p.3

Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children develop good levels of confidence and independence. They show a strong sense of security. Children learn to manage their own personal needs, such as using the toilet and handwashing. They take on responsibilities happily, such as helping to tidy up. The children respond well to the childminder. She successfully promotes children's awareness of healthy lifestyles. For example, children enjoy nutritious snacks such as strawberries and raspberries and meals with plenty of vegetables. They develop good physical skills, for example, they enjoy pedalling bikes and climbing in the garden and dancing to music they make with a range of musical instruments.

p.3

Outcomes for children are good

Children are strongly motivated and learn to concentrate well at activities. They enjoy choosing the resources they want to lead their own play. Children develop good social skills, for example, as they are amongst their friends at the childminders as well as through the variety of groups they attend. Children are confident speakers and are keen to share their ideas with the childminder. For example, children ask happily if they can have their favourite game.

p.3

Setting details

Unique reference number EY137264 Local authority Lewisham Inspection number 1091297 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 3 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 4

p.4

Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 13 April 2015

p.4

Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2002. She lives in the London Borough of Lewisham. The childminder offers care all day from Monday to Friday.

p.4

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.

p.4

Telephone number

procedures set out in the guidance ‘Complaints procedure: raising concerns and making complaints about Ofsted’, which is available from Ofsted’s website: www.gov.uk/government/organisations/ofsted. If you would like Ofsted to send you a copy of the guidance, please telephone 0300 123 4234, or email enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk. achieve excellence in the care of children and young people, and in education and skills for learners of all ages. It regulates and inspects childcare and children's social care, and inspects the Children and Family Court Advisory Support Service (Cafcass), schools, colleges, initial teacher training, work-based learning and skills training, adult and community learning, and education and training in prisons and other secure establishments. It assesses council children’s services, and inspects services for looked after children, safeguarding and child protection.

p.4

Telephone number

If you would like a copy of this document in a different format, such as large print or Braille, please telephone 0300 123 4234, or email enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk. You may reuse this information (not including logos) free of charge in any format or medium, under the terms of the Open Government Licence. To view this licence, visit www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/, write to the Information Policy Team, The National Archives, Kew, London TW9 4DU, or email: psi@nationalarchives.gsi.gov.uk .

p.5

Telephone number

Interested in our work? You can subscribe to our website for news, information and updates at www.ofsted.gov.uk/user.

p.5

Telephone number

T: 0300 123 4234 Textphone: 0161 618 8524 E: enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk W: www.gov.uk/government/organisations/ofsted

p.5