Childminder EY479038

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 establishes good relationships with parents and encourages them to contribute to their children's learning. For example, she shares important information with them and offers ideas for learning at home, such as 'learning sacks'.  The childminder checks children's progress to identify any learning gaps. Children make good progress from their individual starting points.  The childminder and her co-childminder evaluate the service effectively. For instance, they have changed playrooms to further support learning. Children have more resources, more space and a brighter environment.  The childminder supports her co-childminder well. For example, she shares ideas and discusses any concerns. She regularly discusses any training opportunities to help improve outcomes for children.  The childminder is a good role model for children. Children are secure, happy and independent.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 At times, the childminder misses opportunities to further extend children's understanding of healthy eating.  The childminder does not make the most of opportunities to regularly encourage children's creativity.

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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

 take opportunities which arise to remind children of the importance of a leading healthy lifestyle  give children regular opportunities to explore their creative ideas and abilities.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed younger 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 a range of 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 how to recognise signs that may cause concern and the procedures to follow if a child is at risk of harm. She understands what action to take if an allegation is made against her or her co-childminder. The childminder helps to keep children safe. For example, she carries out regular risk assessments of her premises, outings, and the journey to and from school. She supervises children well at all times. The childminder knows to regularly ensure the suitability of her co-childminder and herself to continue to work with children.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder regularly observes and assesses children's development levels. She uses this information to plan for their next steps in learning. The childminder supports children's physical skills well. For example, children use push and pull toys and stand as they hold onto furniture. The childminder encourages children's language development effectively. For instance, children frequently imitate words and sounds. Young children gesture with their eyes to make a request and share interests. The childminder joins in play with children. This helps those learning English as an additional language to build their self-esteem and develop confidence to speak out. The childminder supports children's social and emotional development well. For example, children enjoy sitting together, and listening to adults reading stories to them. Younger children explore but often 'check in' with the childminder for reassurance.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder manages children's behaviour effectively. For instance, she reminds them of behaviour boundaries through discussion and explanation. Children learn to share and take turns, and they help to tidy away toys. The childminder helps children to learn about the diverse community in which they live. For example, she reads positive stories to them about people who have differences and similarities to themselves. The childminder teaches children how to keep safe. For example, children understand about road safety. The childminder supports children's awareness of managing their own needs. For example, children serve themselves food and pour their drinks. Children attend to their hygiene needs and wash their hands when necessary.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are well prepared for their next stage in learning, including school. For example, they use more complex sentences during conversations. Younger children are happy to leave their main carer and settle well. Older children recognise and can write their own name. They understand that print carries meaning and link sounds to letters.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY479038 Local authority Lewisham Inspection number 1108315 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 2 - 3 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 4

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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. She works with her sister, who is her co-childminder. The childminder 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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