Childminder EY487612

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 24 January 2018 Not applicable

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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

 Children are happy and settled, and they form close attachments with the childminder. The childminder creates a comfortable and welcoming home environment where children happily explore the toys and activities provided. This helps to support children's well-being.  The childminder has very good partnerships with parents. She regularly shares verbal information about their learning and development. Parents comment on 'the fantastic care the childminder provides' and 'how understanding and supportive the childminder is'.  The childminder provides a wide range of educational activities to support children's learning effectively. She organises resources well to enable children to make independent choices in their play.  The childminder is committed to increasing her skills, for example, through training and research. She works closely with fellow childminders to share information and evaluate her practice, which improves outcomes for children.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 On occasions, the childminder misses opportunities while children engage in their chosen play to build on what they already know, to help them make more-rapid progress in their learning.  Sometimes, the childminder does not encourage children to complete tasks for themselves to enhance their independence.

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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

 focus more sharply on consistently helping children to build on their existing skills during their chosen activities, to achieve more-rapid progress  make better use of opportunities to encourage children to manage tasks independently.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities indoors and outdoors, and completed a joint observation with the childminder.  The inspector took account of the views of parents through written feedback provided.  The inspector viewed all areas of the home used for childminding and the toys and resources available.  The inspector held a number of discussions with the childminder. She sampled a range of documentation, including the children's learning records, certificates of training and evidence of the suitability of adults living on the premises.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has a good knowledge of safeguarding matters. She understands the procedures she should follow should she be concerned about a child's welfare. The childminder carries out risk assessments of her home and the outdoor environment. This helps her ensure that risks are minimised or removed and that the children are safe in areas they spend time. The childminder regularly reviews her practice to guide further improvement and provide the best service she can. For example, she has recently changed the access from the indoor environment to her garden, making it easier for children who prefer to learn outdoors. Overall, she monitors children's individual progress well, which enables her to quickly and efficiently identify any gaps in learning and provide the extra support they may need.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder supports children's learning and development effectively. She gathers information to help her identify children's starting points. She then uses this information to accurately track children and plan appropriate activities to support them towards their next steps in learning. She provides regular opportunities for parents to be involved in their children's learning. For example, she shares children's personal learning journals, and has daily discussions with their parents to help them build on learning at home. The childminder places a strong focus on developing children's language abilities. For example, she constantly talks to the children about what they are doing and provides a descriptive narrative to help explain what she is doing.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder provides a safe, calm and homely environment, which helps children to feel at ease and form secure attachments. She helps children to develop social skills. For example, she regularly takes children to local playgroups to socialise with other children. Children have regular opportunities to build on their physical development, for example, at the local park. They learn about taking risks and their own safety, for example, as they climb on the large play equipment. The childminder supports children's health well. They benefit from freshly prepared meals that encourage them to follow a healthy diet. The childminder successfully encourages positive behaviour. For example, children learn to share and take turns in their play.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children enjoy imaginative play. They have fun pretending to be doctors and learning the names of the specialist equipment they use. Children are inquisitive and explore their environment with excitement. They show curiosity, for example, as they press buttons on toys to see what happens next. Children enjoy tasting and sharing fruit, learning new words and exploring simple mathematical language. They make good progress in their learning and develop new skills for their future learning.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY487612 Local authority Lewisham Inspection number 1010355 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 2 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 7

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2015. She lives in the Royal Borough of Lewisham. She operates all year round, on Monday to Friday from 7.30am to 6pm, except for family holidays.

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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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