Childminder EY494533

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 9 March 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 emotionally secure. They build close bonds with the childminder. The childminder helps them to learn to anticipate what comes next. For instance, she discusses her plans with the children prior to taking them outdoors. Young children build an understanding of routines. They settle well.  The childminder supports children's early mathematical skills effectively. For instance, she sings number rhymes to them. Children learn to match shapes into spaces on inset boards. They develop skills that help to prepare them well for future learning.  The childminder provides good opportunities for children to explore different materials, such as sand and water. They learn well about the world around them. They learn to transfer water between containers, which helps them to build on their hand-to-eye coordination.  Partnerships with parents are strong. The childminder shares information regularly with

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This provision is good

parents about children's achievements. She provides good opportunities for children to choose books from the local library to take home and share with their parents. Children benefit from continuity in their learning experiences.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 At times, the childminder does not provide sufficient time for children to think and respond to questions.  The childminder does not provide consistent opportunities to help support children to build on their understanding of the use of technology.

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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

 provide children with sufficient time to think and respond to questions  provide consistent opportunities to fully support children to build on their understanding of the use of technology.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the children, and how the childminder and her assistant interacted with them.  The inspector held discussions with the childminder and her assistant at appropriate times.  The inspector viewed a sample of documents, including children's learning records.  The inspector carried out a joint observation with the childminder and assessed how she monitors the quality of teaching practice.  The inspector took account of the views of parents and children.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder and her assistants understand how to identify child protection issues and whom to contact should they have concerns. They have up-to- date knowledge of safeguarding guidelines. The childminder reflects well on her practice and includes the views of parents, children and early years advisers to help her plan positive changes to the provision and improve children's experiences. She takes necessary steps to address any weaknesses. For instance, she has ensured that assistants who have sole care of the children at times, have the required paediatric first-aid training. The childminder monitors the work of her assistants effectively to ensure that the quality of teaching is consistently good. She supports their professional development well, for instance, by sharing her knowledge and skills with them.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder aims high for all children. She uses her knowledge of child development effectively to plan interesting experiences that encourage children's curiosity to explore. For instance, children delight as they play in the ball pool. The childminder skilfully makes use of this opportunity to help them learn to name colours. She uses her observations of children well to assess what they know. She plans effective next steps to help address any concerns in their learning and support their good progress. For example, the childminder introduces new words, which helps them to build on their vocabulary. The childminder and her assistants share jobs well to help support children's uninterrupted play and learning.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder engages well with the children and they learn from the positive interactions with her. For instance, they listen carefully as she says 'ready, steady' and they throw the ball to her excitedly when she says 'go'. Children are motivated to be physically active. The childminder claps and cheers to acknowledge their efforts and they respond with smiles. Children gain good confidence in their abilities. Children build on their understanding of hygiene practices. For instance, they learn to wash their hands after outdoor play to help ensure they are clean. The childminder supports children well to help them learn to make healthy choices. For instance, she encourages children to choose what fruit they would like to have for snack.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children build a strong sense of belonging. For instance, they learn to take small responsibilities, such as tidying up after play. Young children learn to feed themselves independently. Children build on their creativity. For instance, they copy actions and hum along as the childminder sings to them. Children make good progress towards the next stages in their learning.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY494533 Local authority Lewisham Inspection number 1031966 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 7 Total number of places 12 Number of children on roll 2

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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 London Borough of Lewisham. She provides childcare all day on weekdays for most of the year. The childminder employs and works with assistants.

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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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