Childminder EY404156

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 16 March 2018 16 November 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 is proactive in seeking feedback from parents, who are happy to give their opinions of the quality of care and education that she provides. The childminder also maintains a reflective diary that helps her to adapt her practice for the benefit of children.  Children enjoy learning experiences that introduce them to the wider world. For example, they go on local transport to the centre of London and learn about famous landmarks, such as Big Ben and Buckingham Palace.  The childminder encourages and supports children to interact with others during small- group activities. This is one way in which the childminder helps younger children to develop the confidence to develop their own friendships.  The childminder accurately assesses the progress of all children. This includes completing the progress check at age two. She identifies any gaps in learning children may have and the need for additional support. All children make good progress from

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This provision is good

the beginning and leave ready for the next step in their education, such as school.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 In her eagerness to help children make more rapid progress, the childminder sometimes presents too many challenges in one activity. This means children do not have the time to consolidate what they have just learned.  The childminder does not consistently ensure young children have time to experiment with new words she introduces, lessening their potential to develop their speech and extend their vocabulary.

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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

 refine the planning for children's next steps in learning and give children the time they need to perfect the skills they learn  enhance the consistency of teaching that enables children to refine their learning and pronunciation of new words.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of practice and its impact on children's care and learning.  The inspector evaluated a planned activity with the childminder.  The inspector spoke to children during the inspection.  The inspector looked at children's records and a range of other documentation, including training certificates and evidence of suitability checks.  The inspector took account of parents' views.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has a good understanding of the procedures she must implement to help safeguard children who may be at risk of abuse or neglect. She has kept up to date with wider safeguarding issues, such as the radicalisation of children, and the possible dangers children may face from social media. The childminder ensures that her home is secure and has robust risk assessments that she implements effectively. Clear information about the childminder's role and responsibilities helps parents understand what to expect. Parents comment very positively about the childminder. They say she 'makes everything fun' and that she is 'very caring'. The childminder is proactive in seeking training to improve the quality of her teaching, such as supporting boys in the early years and working with two-year-olds.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder keeps parents up to date with their children's development. She also offers ideas about how they can continue supporting their children's learning at home. The childminder is lively and enthusiastic with her teaching. Children follow her lead and are quick to explore. For example, she squirts foam onto a tray and above their heads. Children are free to explore the foam as they wish, spreading it in their hair and on their arms and across the tray. They catch the foam and clap their hands together, exclaiming that it 'looks like snow'. The childminder talks about what is happening and shows her excitement at the patterns the children are making on the tray with their fingers and various tools.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder utilises her home well. Children have dedicated play areas and benefit from additional space where they are able to rest and sleep comfortably. Children learn how to keep themselves safe. During outings, they know not to approach strangers and to shout out if they feel unsafe. Children learn about people who help us. For example, they learn about firefighters and enjoy visits to the fire station. Children are eager to engage in activities planned by the childminder, as well as being confident to make their own decisions about what they want to do in an environment that aids their independence. Following the last inspection, children now have regular opportunities to talk about their families and share family experiences. This helps children to understand and respect differences.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are good communicators and good listeners. They have developed a real enjoyment of stories and have fun imitating the characters in books. Children count and use numbers in their play. They have good physical skills and like to explore. Younger children's social skills are developing well. They enjoy time with other children in the setting and are developing friendships during visits to group sessions in the local community.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY404156 Local authority Lewisham Inspection number 1130643 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 5 Total number of places 12 Number of children on roll 6

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 16 November 2015

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2010 and lives in Hither Green, London. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 6pm from Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder provides funded early education for three-year-old children. The childminder employs an assistant to be used in emergency situations.

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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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