Childminder EY499088

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 12 June 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

 The childminder uses professional development effectively, to reflect on and improve her practice. For example, she accesses training through her insurance provider, which she can complete in her own time. She has prioritised refreshing her safeguarding knowledge, so that she is up to date with current legislation.  The childminder effectively monitors the good progress children make. She uses her observations well, to plan for their next steps in learning as she follows their interests.  The childminder encourages children's good health and physical development effectively. For example, children enjoy home-cooked, nutritious meals and daily fresh air and exercise. Children learn about where food comes from as they delight in watering the cucumbers and tomatoes they planted in the garden.  The childminder gives children opportunities to socialise with others. For instance, they attend local playgroups where they learn to share and take turns. Children develop the

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This provision is good

skills they need in readiness for their future moves on to nursery and school.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 At times, the childminder overlooks opportunities to encourage children to become more aware of numbers and print, to support their early mathematics and literacy development further.  Children do not benefit from consistent opportunities to develop their understanding of diversity and disability during their play.

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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

 make better use of everyday activities to further extend children's understanding and enjoyment of early literacy and mathematics  make greater use of opportunities that encourage children to build on their understanding of diversity and disability, through play.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the childminder interacting with children.  The inspector had discussions with the childminder about her practice and children's learning and development.  The inspector sampled documents, including children's records and other relevant documentation.  The inspector carried out a joint evaluation of an activity with the childminder. She held discussions with her regarding children's learning and the impact of teaching on their progress.  The inspector read comments from parents and took account of their views.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder knows the signs and symptoms that may give her cause for concern. She fully understands her responsibility to report any child protection concerns to the relevant agency. Thorough risk assessments for the home and outings help to ensure that children remain safe and secure. Parents say they are very happy with the care given to their children. They like the fact that the childminder shares their priorities and say they trust her implicitly. Parents receive daily feedback, helping them to understand what their child is learning whilst with the childminder. They are encouraged to send back achievements their child has had at home. This means that together, they monitor children's progress, helping to close any gaps in their learning.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

Children are able to make choices about their play from the wide range of resources the childminder stores accessibly around her organised home and garden. They take part in some adult-directed activities and those they choose for themselves. The childminder supervises children constantly and joins in with their play. This helps them to develop good levels of independence and self-esteem. The childminder ensures her activities cover specific areas of learning. For example, she develops their understanding of the world, when they discuss why the mother pig is not in the story, and how she could be at work. The childminder knows the children well. She gathers detailed information from parents when children first join the setting.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children are settled and confident within the childminder's home. The childminder acts as a good role model and reminds children to be kind and respectful to one another. They respond positively towards her. Children gain an understanding of risk and take part in supervised activities that encourage them to explore resources safely. For example, children are eager to climb in the park with the childminder by their side, ready to support them when needed. Children develop effective levels of independence. For instance, they are keen to take off their own boots when coming in from the garden and they smile with delight when they are praised for doing well. Children enjoy the responsibility of small tasks, such as clearing away after activities. This develops their ability to take turns and work alongside their peers and helps to prepare them for school.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are working comfortably within the ranges of development for their ages. They are keen, active learners who enjoy simple challenges. Children know how to listen to one another as they negotiate and extend ideas during play. Children develop creativity as they join in with singing. They are eager to learn and have good levels of motivation.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY499088 Local authority Lewisham Inspection number 1049067 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 2 - 2 Total number of places 6 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 2016. She lives in the London Borough of Lewisham. She provides childcare all day, Monday to Friday, for most of the year.

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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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