Childminder EY438951

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 12 July 2017 28 August 2015

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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 effectively monitors children's progress, to help identify any areas where they may need additional help. Children make good progress from their individual starting points.  The childminder and co-childminder establish good relationships with children. They are happy, secure and independent, and develop good self-esteem.  The childminder builds strong working relationships with parents. For instance, she shares progress and invites parents to share what they know, and to be involved.  The childminder regularly increases her childcare skills, to help improve the quality of teaching further. For example, she completes regular online training courses, and shares the information with her co-childminder.  The childminder and co-childminder effectively evaluate the strengths and weaknesses, of the provision. For instance, they have changed playrooms, so that children have more natural light, space and resources to help them learn better.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder sometimes misses opportunities to plan for a wider variety of learning experiences for children, to challenge them further.  Although children do enjoy outdoor learning, at times, the childminder does not provide enough opportunities for children who learn better outside.

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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

 develop systems to help plan for children's learning, to provide them with more learning opportunities  provide more frequent opportunities for children who prefer to learn outside.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed children engaged in activities and the childminder's interaction with them.  The inspector spoke with the childminder and the parents at appropriate times during the inspection.  The inspector sampled documentation, including children's details, learning records, insurance and other relevant documentation.  The inspector looked at parts of the house used for childminding purposes.  The inspector observed children's play with the childminder and discussed children's learning and progress.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder knows what to do if she suspects a child is at risk of harm. She has completed recent online safeguarding training courses. She knows to refer to the relevant agencies if an allegation is made against her or her co-childminder. The childminder checks that her co-childminder remains suitable to work with children. She knows to follow whistleblowing procedures if she witnesses any inappropriate behaviour displayed by her co-childminder. She helps to keep children safe. For example, she carries out detailed risk assessments of her co-childminder's premises, where she childminds. She also does this for trips and when taking children to and from school. The childminder knows to keep any records of complaints, and shares important information with parents.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder completes regular observations and assessments. She uses this information to help progress children further in their leaning. The childminder supports children's communication and language well. For instance, children match sounds to objects, such as the sound 'tweet' to a picture of birds. The childminder encourages children to develop their physical skills effectively. For example, children enjoy dancing to music. The childminder supports children's literacy skills effectively. For instance, children are eager to listen to stories and make marks using different writing resources.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder manages children's behaviour well. For example, children share and take turns and know the consequences of their behaviour. The childminder uses effective behaviour strategies and informs parents. For example, she talks to children about what is expected and about how to keep safe. The childminder helps children to manage their own tasks. For example, they cooperate during hygiene routines and feed themselves. She provides children with healthy foods and drinks, to help their understanding of healthy lifestyles. The childminder helps children to learn about the world around them. For example, she celebrates different cultural festivals with them and they learn key words in new languages, such as Mandarin. The childminder takes children for visits in the local area, to help them socialise with other children. For example, they visit parks, the library, children's centres and playgroups.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children acquire important skills to help prepare them for their next stage in learning. For example, they join in singing favourite songs. They show an interest in the way musical instruments sound. Children enjoy playing with small-world resources, such as the train track. Children confidently operate different mechanical toys, and they can turn the buttons.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY438951 Local authority Lewisham Inspection number 1108314 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 2 - 2 Total number of places 5 Number of children on roll 2

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 28 August 2015

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2013. She lives in Hither Green in the London Borough of Lewisham. The childminder works with her sister, who is her co-childminder. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 6pm.

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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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