Childminder 128777

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 29 March 2018 10 September 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 provides a homely environment. Children form close relationships with her and settle quickly. They receive lots of praise and encouragement, which help support their well-being.  The quality of teaching is good. The childminder provides interesting opportunities that are planned well to support children to make good progress.  The childminder has a good understanding of her roles and responsibilities with regards to safeguarding children's welfare. She recognises the possible signs that indicate a child may be at risk from harm.  Children's behaviour is managed well. The childminder is a good role model and provides clear guidance to the children about her expectations for behaviour and why they are important.  Parents are complimentary about the childminder and they are happy with the care and teaching that she provides.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not encourage all parents to share detailed information about children's prior skills and capabilities on entry.  The childminder has not yet established a highly focused programme of professional development to drive forward future improvements and raise her teaching to the next level.

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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

 strengthen the information gathered from all parents about children's skills and capabilities on entry  focus more precisely on developing a targeted programme of professional development, to improve the already good teaching practice even further.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities and assessed the impact this has on children's learning.  The inspector was given a tour of the areas of the home used for childminding purposes.  The inspector looked at children's records, a sample of policies, and evidence of the suitability of the childminder and other adults in the household.  The inspector completed a joint evaluation of an activity with the childminder.  The inspector spoke with the childminder and children at appropriate times during the inspection.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder undertakes risk assessments for her home and for outings. This helps to ensure all areas accessed by children are safe. The childminder has good knowledge of child development. She uses this knowledge to identify and address any potential gaps in children's progress. The childminder is passionate about working with children. She shows this in her enthusiasm and the enjoyment she demonstrates when interacting and playing with the children. The childminder regularly reviews her practice and is keen to continue to develop the service she provides. The childminder supports her assistant effectively and they work well as a team.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder makes observations of children as they play. She uses the knowledge gained to provide learning opportunities to promote their development. The childminder effectively supports children's understanding of concepts of size and colour. She talks enthusiastically as children play, introducing them to new words and naming objects for younger children. Children have opportunities to help develop their small-muscle movements and handling skills. For example, the children squeeze tubes of icing and sprinkle coloured shapes as they decorate Easter biscuits. The childminder completes the progress check for children aged between two and three years and provides parents with a copy for their child's health visitor. Children concentrate and are eager to join in.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder provides a child-centred environment where children develop high levels of independence and secure emotional well-being. She establishes warm, respectful relationships with the children, which helps them to learn good values, such as being polite to each other. The childminder offers regular praise and encouragement throughout their play. Children are confident and demonstrate they feel safe and secure. Children's good health is successfully promoted. The childminder encourages children to try healthy food and snacks. She encourages them to follow good hygiene practices. Children have good opportunities to be physically active in the garden, at toddler groups and during visits in the local environment. The childminder supports children to develop their independence skills, which helps equip them well for their future learning.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children learn skills that will support them well at school. They direct their own play, select resources and attend to some of their own needs independently. Children are making good progress from their individual starting points. They develop good relationships with the childminder and they learn to value and respect the feelings and opinions of others. Children are inquisitive learners who are eager to join in.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 128777 Local authority Lewisham Inspection number 1126879 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 10 Total number of places 12 Number of children on roll 5

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 10 September 2015

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2001 and lives in the London Borough of Lewisham. She works with an assistant and co-childminder. The childminder operates all year round from 7.30am to 6pm, 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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