Childminder EY379125

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 quality of teaching is good, overall. The childminder has a secure understanding of children's abilities, interests and the next steps in their learning. Children are active learners and are making good progress in relation to their starting points.  Children behave well. They are given clear guidance about the childminder's expectations for behaviour. He is a good role model and teaches children to share, take turns and to have good manners.  The childminder has developed strong, trusting relationships with children. This helps them to feel safe and secure in his care and supports their personal, social and emotional development.  The childminder provides a wealth of interesting resources which children access independently.  The childminder shows a high aspiration to improve through encouraging children to have an active voice and takes account of their views, to help enrich their future learning experiences.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not gather enough in-depth information from parents about children's prior skills and capabilities on entry.  The childminder does not consistently give children opportunities to find ways to solve problems themselves.

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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  enhance opportunities for children to solve problems for themselves.

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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 has a clear understanding of the possible indicators of abuse. He understands the procedures to follow should he have concerns about the welfare of a child in his care. The childminder effectively uses risk assessments to identify and minimise potential hazards in his home and outside. Parents comment that they are very happy with the care children receive. The childminder has a reflective approach and is keen to continue to develop the service he provides. He attends mandatory training, such as paediatric first aid.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

Children are happy, settled and eager to become involved in the activities provided. They use their imagination during their play, such as when they are having a pretend picnic. Children are confident within the daily routine and negotiate their way around their environment. The childminder knows the children very well. This helps him to plan enjoyable experiences for all children. The childminder plays alongside children and encourages them to develop their play as they learn to share and take turns. The childminder has a good understanding of how to successfully support children's progress and he plans activities based on the next steps in their learning. For example, he provides different activities to support children's growing gross motor skills as they learn to walk. Activities are enjoyable. Babies and younger children are keen to use their senses to explore. Older children develop their creativity as they decorate biscuits.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children demonstrate that they are happy and content. They are well behaved. The childminder encourages children to eat healthy food and they follow good hygiene routines. He successfully promotes children's emotional well-being by meeting their care and welfare needs. The childminder offers consistent praise and encouragement to children, helping to support their confidence and self-esteem. The childminder is a good role model, demonstrating good manners and helping children to learn social skills. They play well together and show care and concern for each other's feelings. This helps equip them well for their future learning. Children have regular opportunities to be active and engage in physical play on trips to the local parks. They enjoy outings and visits in the local community. This helps to raise children's awareness of the world around them.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children learn skills that will help them at school. They direct their own play, select resources and attend to some of their own needs independently. Children are making very good progress from their individual starting points. They develop a good relationship with the childminder and they learn to value and respect the feelings and opinions of others. Children are confident and inquisitive learners who are eager to join in. They are supported to acquire self-care skills, such as using the toilet independently and washing their hands.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY379125 Local authority Lewisham Inspection number 1130226 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 6 Number of children on roll 4

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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 2008 and lives in the London Borough of Lewisham. He co- childminds with his wife. The childminder 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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