Childminder in Lewisham

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 5 October 2017 7 October 2016

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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 sensitively nurtures children and they thrive in her care. She constantly praises children's efforts and achievements, and builds supportive relationships that help extend children's confidence and self-esteem. This means the children progress well and are well prepared for the move to pre-school and school.  The childminder uses professional development to help her improve. For example, she has updated her safeguarding knowledge to ensure she is working in line with current legislation.  The childminder teaches the children about staying healthy. For example, she provides healthy snacks, such as bananas and apples, and children take part in physical exercise every day.  Children learn about people's differences beyond their own experiences. For instance, the childminder uses resources and experiences, such as visits to the local community, books and play figures, to help teach children about respecting and valuing diversity.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not fully encourage children and parents to contribute to self- evaluation and support improvement targets further.  At times, the childminder overlooks opportunities to encourage children to become more aware of print and recognise familiar words, to support their literacy development even further.

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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

 extend the use of self-evaluation to include views of parents and children to help target areas for improvement even more precisely  develop children's understanding that print carries meaning to support their literacy development further.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the childminder interacting with the children.  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 carried out a joint evaluation of an activity with the childminder. She held discussions regarding children's learning and the impact of teaching on their progress.  The inspector read comments from parents and took account of their views.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder knows the signs and symptoms that may give cause for concern. She is aware of indicators that may mean children are being drawn into situations that put them at significant risk. The childminder regularly updates her policies and procedures to ensure they remain in line with current legislation. She communicates daily with parents so they are informed of what their child has been doing in her care. Parents express positive feedback. For instance, they state the childminder is professional, polite, engaging and well informed, and their children are happy in her care. The childminder uses training and professional development to help keep her up to date with current practice and improve her skills. She shares relevant information with parents when children first start, including to ensure they have the number to contact Ofsted and they know where the registration certificate is displayed.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

Relationships with parents are developed from the start, to help ensure the childminder meets children's individual needs. The childminder monitors children's progress, which helps her to identify any gaps in children's learning. Assessments are shared with parents, to help them to better support children's learning at home. Children take part in free-play activities and help themselves to toys stored around the room. The childminder joins in with their play and spends time reading with the children. Children delight in recognising familiar characters in books and learning new words, such as 'grapefruit'. The childminder ensures her planned activities cover all areas of learning. This results in effective teaching that is matched to children's needs.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children feel secure and safe in the warm and welcoming environment. The childminder acts as a good role model for children. For example, she reminds children of the correct pronunciation of words, such as 'yes' and 'thank you', to help them learn about communication and using good manners. Children respond positively and respectfully towards her. They gain an understanding of risk through taking part in supervised activities that encourage them to explore resources safely. They enjoy regular outings to local parks and soft-play centres, where they know the levels they are able to climb up to safely. The childminder minimises risks to children's safety through ongoing risk assessments. Children are given time and encouragement to develop their growing independence. For example, they attempt to put their own socks on and wash their hands before lunch.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress and are working comfortably within the range of development for their ages. Children show high levels of enjoyment, for example, as they prepare a dolls' picnic party and choose which food they are going to have. They recognise colours and count the objects on picture cards, then proudly show each doll the pictures. Children are eager to learn and show good levels of motivation as they play.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY318373 Local authority Lewisham Inspection number 1076348 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 1

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 7 October 2016

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2006. She holds a qualification in childcare at level 3. She provides childcare all day on Monday to Friday, for most of the year.

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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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