Childminder in Lewisham

Inspection date 27 September 2018 Previous inspection date Not applicable

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This inspection: Good 2

Previous inspection: Not applicable 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 is friendly and enthusiastic in her interactions with children. She provides a secure base from which they learn to explore. This helps their emotional well-being. Children are settled and happy, and are eager to participate in activities. n The childminder supports children's social skills effectively. Children learn to play cooperatively with others. They learn to use polite language, such as 'please' and 'thank you'. The childminder praises them for their good behaviour, for instance, when they share and take turns with each other. Children develop a consistent understanding of what is expected of them. n Children develop as confident communicators. They build on their vocabulary well. The childminder teaches young children how to pronounce words correctly. She describes what they do and helps them learn to respond to questions. All children make good progress from their starting points.

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The provision is good

n The childminder develops close partnerships with parents. She provides opportunities for children's families to meet and to get to know each other. This supports a sense of community and positive relationships within the group.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

n Assessments and monitoring of children's progress are not fully effective to help identify sharply focused targets for children's development. n The childminder has not considered ways to strengthen further information sharing with other settings that children attend to support continuity in children's experiences.

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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 enhance assessment and monitoring of children's progress to help identify more sharply focused targets for children's development n strengthen information sharing with other settings that children attend to support continuity in children's experiences.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

Inspection activities n The inspector observed the children and how the childminder interacted with them. n The inspector held discussions with the childminder at appropriate times. n The inspector viewed a sample of documents, including children's learning records. n The inspector observed an activity with the childminder and assessed how she evaluates teaching practice. n The inspector discussed with the childminder how she takes account of the views of parents and children.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder completes thorough risk assessments of premises and equipment to minimise any hazards to children's safety. She understands her responsibility to protect children in her care and knows which agencies to contact should she need to refer any concerns for their welfare. The childminder reflects well on the strengths and weaknesses of her practice, and plans effectively for improvements. She maintains her professional development, for instance, through extra reading and research. She uses her training knowledge and skills well, for instance, to strengthen the quality of her interactions with children and to skilfully support their speaking skills. She observes and assesses individual children regularly and supports them well overall to help reduce gaps in their learning.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder motivates children's learning effectively. For instance, when children showed interest in toy vehicles, she helped them build bridges and tunnels with construction materials, and they were supported to extend further on their play ideas. The childminder provides opportunities for young children to extend their mathematical development. She helps them to learn the name of shapes and teaches children how to match the shapes to the correct slots as they explore posting them into a box. The childminder stimulates children's creativity effectively. Children are eager to make 'bananas' and 'ducks' with play dough. She teaches them to use rollers and cutters to make intended shapes. Children build on their hand-to-eye coordination. This supports their physical development.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder encourages children to take age-appropriate responsibilities, such as tidying up after play. She helps them feel valued. For instance, she says 'thank you for your help' to acknowledge their contribution. Children develop a sense of belonging and positive self-esteem. The childminder focuses well on children's good health. She provides nutritious meals and snacks for children. She supports them well to learn hygiene routines, such as washing hands before meals. The childminder works closely with parents to support children to learn to care for their personal needs, such as using the toilet independently.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children enjoy role-play experiences. They use their imagination to replay their observations of the real world. For instance, they pretend to cook and serve food onto a plate. Children learn to make choices from a young age. They express their preferences clearly. For instance, they state what fruit they would like to have for snack. Children enjoy what they do and build concentration and focus during activities. They develop skills that help to prepare them for their future learning and eventual move to school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY498522 Local authority Lewisham Inspection number 10067464 Type of provision Childminder Registers Early Years Register Day care type Childminder Age range of children 1 - 10 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 8 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Setting details

The childminder registered in 2016 and lives in Catford, in the London Borough of Lewisham. She operates all year round, Monday to Friday.

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Setting details

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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