Childminder EY343392

Inspection date 21 September 2018 Previous inspection date 3 March 2016

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This inspection: Good 2

Previous inspection: Good 2 Effectiveness of leadership and management Good 2 Quality of teaching, learning and assessment Good 2 Personal development, behaviour and welfare Good 2 Outcomes for children Good 2

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The provision is good

n The childminder regularly reviews her provision to identify what she does well and where she can make further improvements. She takes account of parents' views and uses their comments to help develop her service. n The childminder makes well-targeted plans to enhance children's learning. For instance, she has researched effective ways to help children understand risks and learn how to keep themselves safe. n Parents recognise the childminder's strong commitment to her role and comment on the safe, secure and stimulating environment she has created. They appreciate the nutritious meals that the childminder provides for their children, to help instil healthy eating habits. n Children acquire good levels of independence and enjoy doing things for themselves. For example, toddlers recognise when their hands and face are dirty, and confidently help themselves to baby wipes and clean themselves independently.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

n On occasion, the childminder introduces too many ideas and resources too quickly, which interrupts children's play and prevents them from becoming deeply engaged in their own thinking processes. n The childminder has not explored all ways that she can involve parents in their children's learning.

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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

n ensure that children are consistently encouraged and supported to develop their own ideas and thought processes n build on opportunities for parents to contribute to their children's learning, to support greater continuity between home and the setting.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

Inspection activities n The inspector observed a range of activities and discussed these with the childminder, to assess the quality of teaching and its impact on children's learning. n The inspector had discussions with the childminder at various points throughout the inspection. n The inspector interacted with children during the inspection and considered their views and experiences. n The inspector looked at a sample of documentation. n The inspector considered the views of parents from their written feedback.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

The qualified childminder is experienced and well organised. She is passionate about her job and committed to continuously improving her professional skills. She undertakes a range of training to help broaden her understanding of safeguarding issues and develop her teaching skills. For example, recent training has strengthened her understanding of patterns in children's learning. She uses this information effectively, providing resources that link to children's current interests. Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has a thorough knowledge of child protection procedures and is confident about the action to take should she have concerns about children's safety or welfare.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder makes regular observations of children's play and monitors their progress closely. This helps her to identify the things that they do well and plan for what they need to learn next. She forms good links with schools and other settings that children attend, so that important information about them is shared. The childminder supports children's communication skills very well. For instance, she describes resources and commentates on what children are doing, to help them develop a wide vocabulary of words. She teaches babies and toddlers simple signs to represent words and feelings, to aid them in expressing themselves as they learn to speak.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder gathers information from parents about children's care needs and routines when they join her provision. She uses this to help children feel secure and settle promptly. Children develop close and caring bonds with the childminder and demonstrate that they are completely confident and at ease in her welcoming home. They turn to her for comfort and reassurance, and readily involve her in their play. The childminder teaches children good hygiene practices through the daily routines, such as washing their hands before eating. She helps children to enjoy being active and healthy. For instance, she takes them on regular outings to the local park where they enjoy playing outside in the fresh air.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are happy and active learners. They make good progress in their development and are well prepared for the next stages in their learning. Babies become confident walkers and begin to say their first words. Children demonstrate a strong urge to explore and discover. For example, they enjoy finding out about the different colours, textures and smells of the natural objects they have collected. They are enthralled as they open a conker shell to reveal the shiny seed inside and are interested to feel the difference between the prickly outer shell and the soft inside.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY343392 Local authority Lewisham Inspection number 10064588 Type of provision Childminder

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Registers

Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Day care type Childminder Age range of children 1 - 7 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 5 Date of previous inspection 3 March 2016

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2006 and lives in the London Borough of Lewisham. She operates her service from 8am to 6pm, Tuesday to Friday, term time only.

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Registers

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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