Childminder in Lewisham

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 15 March 2018 19 October 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 has positively addressed previous recommendations for improvement. For example, she has introduced more ways for children to learn about other people and communities.  The childminder makes accurate assessments of children's progress. She includes photographs, observations and examples of children's work to provide evidence to parents of their children's development.  The childminder completes the progress check for children between the ages of two and three years. This information helps her to identify children's level of development and if there are gaps in their learning for which they need extra support. Children make good progress from their starting points.  The childminder has a dedicated play area where she provides a wide range of resources that are age and stage appropriate. Children are able to make their own choices and select these resources independently.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not always allow children time to think and respond to her questions before she answers them herself.  The childminder has not yet found a wholly successful way to help parents build on what children are learning in the setting to maximise their learning potential.

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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

 enhance the quality of teaching that enables helps children to process their own thoughts and respond with their own answers  explore ways to help all parents continue with their children's learning at home.

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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 possible signs and symptoms of abuse. She is clear about the procedures she must implement if she feels a child is at risk. The childminder has kept herself up to date with wider safeguarding issues. She has informed parents of her new procedures, such as what she will do in the event of a terrorist attack or national disaster. The childminder provides parents with information that makes it very clear what they should expect in respect of their children's learning, care and well-being, and requests feedback from parents and children. The childminder regularly checks her home, resources and equipment to help ensure children's safety. The childminder evaluates her practice with the help of parents and children.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder has a good understanding of the learning and development requirements. The childminder makes good use of what she knows about children's abilities when they start. She observes children and the way they learn, to help her plan a well-balanced range of activities and play opportunities. This helps to keep children interested and motivated. The childminder uses a variety of teaching strategies. For example, she provides children with simple instructions to follow and encourages them to describe what they are doing. This aids their learning well. The childminder also continues with what children are learning in school. For example, they revisit their experiences and thoughts about different places of religion they have visited. This is one ways the childminder helps children to develop a positive attitude towards others.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder has a settling-in process which she adapts according to the individual needs of parents and their children. Parents speak highly of the childminder saying that she provides 'a safe, caring and warm environment'. The childminder knows the difference between culturally allowed and disallowed foods. This helps to ensure that all children benefit from a suitable diet that also takes account of any allergies. Children comment that the childminder is 'the best cook ever'. With careful guidance, children learn how to use tools, such as scissors, in the correct way. They practise an emergency evacuation to help develop their understanding of how to react in an emergency.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children leave the childminder with the key skills they need for school and future learning. They are confident communicators with good social skills. They develop their own friendships and learn to cooperate with others. Children are independent and understand good hygiene practice. Children's early literacy and numeracy skills are developing well. They learn new words, gradually extending their vocabulary and use numbers in their play.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 153268 Local authority Lewisham Inspection number 1127253 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 2 - 7 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 1

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 19 October 2015

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2001 and lives in Blackheath, London. She operates all year round, from 7.30am to 6pm on Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and 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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