Childminder in Lewisham

Inspection date 24 September 2018 Previous inspection date 14 June 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 Children have strong relationships with each other and the childminder. They are happy and confident in the childminder's home. The childminder successfully meets their physical and emotional needs. n The childminder makes good assessments when children start and continues to monitor and evaluate their development effectively to identify gaps in learning. All children make good progress. n The childminder routinely initiates conversations and introduces new words to help children build on their developing vocabulary. Children are confident communicators. n Children have good opportunities to develop across all areas of learning. They are active and learn about having safe and healthy lifestyles. They engage in a range of activities that supports their individual learning goals. n The childminder takes children on outings to a range of local activities and experiences where they gain a positive awareness of the world and people around them.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

n The childminder does not provide enough support for her assistant to discuss her performance and professional development, to raise the quality of teaching further.

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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 provide support to assistants, to build on their already good practice and understanding of early childhood learning and development.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

Inspection activities n The inspector observed children at play and looked at the toys, resources and equipment available to them. n The inspector carried out a joint observation and evaluation with the childminder. n The inspector sampled a range of documentation, including children's assessment records, policies and procedures. n The inspector held discussions with the childminder and her assistant at convenient times during the inspection. n The inspector considered written feedback from parents.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

The childminder reflects on her practice well and uses feedback to drive improvement. Since the last inspection, she has implemented a robust system for assessing and evaluating children's progress. This has enabled her to make incisive plans in partnership with parents that support children to make consistently good progress. The childminder makes use of her regular conversations with parents to share ideas for home learning to support children's development outside the setting. The childminder supports her assistant by modelling good practice and giving clear instructions and rationales for activities. Safeguarding is effective. The childminder and her assistant know the procedures to follow should they have any concerns about children's welfare. The childminder updates her child protection knowledge and that of her assistant regularly and they have a secure knowledge of the signs or symptoms that may indicate a child is

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

Children are eager to play with the resources available. The childminder supports them to play with the activities she provides or make their own choices from a well-organised storage area. She encourages children's curiosity with regular trips outside the setting to a range of locations, including playgroups, a sensory room, a city farm and local events. The childminder understands the importance of reading, singing and music to support children's development across all areas of learning. Music, rhyme and stories feature throughout the day. During a dedicated music and dance time, children enjoy dancing and doing actions to music. They smile and laugh as they copy each other's movements. The childminder speaks clearly to children, supporting them to learn mathematical language and extend their communication skills.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder's home is well organised and resources are well-cared-for. The childminder encourages children to care for themselves, their friends and the toys they use. She uses praise and encouragement successfully to support children to complete activities, giving them a sense of achievement. She is adept at supporting children to resolve disputes by sharing and using their developing language skills to negotiate with one another. Children become independent, such as when using the toilet or putting on their own shoes and coat. The childminder works effectively with parents to promote healthy eating and healthy lifestyles. She shares regular information about local activities and events to encourage families without access to outdoor space to get outside.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children enjoy their time at the childminder's house and they have a warm affectionate relationship with her. Well-planned activities encourage children to participate and stay focused. Children engage with a wide range of stimulating activities and outings which reflects their stages of development and individual interests. Children make good progress in their learning and are acquiring the key skills they need to prepare them well for starting school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY419874 Local authority Lewisham Inspection number 10064608 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 - 3 Total number of places 12 Number of children on roll 4 Date of previous inspection 14 June 2016

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2011 and lives in Lewisham. She operates 48 weeks per year, and also offers term-time only contracts. The childminder's operating hours are 8am to 6pm from Monday to Thursday. She works with an assistant. The childminder receives funding to provide free early education for two-, three- and four-year-old children.

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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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