Childminder EY355266

Inspection date 3 October 2018 Previous inspection date 24 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 The childminder works with a co-childminder each day. Together they reflect on their practice and make effective plans to improve children's learning experiences. For example, they have broadened the range of resources to help children learn about different people and communities. n The childminder uses technology effectively in her teaching. For instance, younger children enjoy electronic games which help to enhance their understanding of phonics. Older children learn how to use the internet safely, as they research their own interests. n The childminder supports children's health and welfare needs effectively. For example, she provides nutritious, home-cooked meals, with plenty of fruit and vegetables. This helps children to enjoy a healthy and balanced diet. n Children develop a good range of skills to support the next stages in their learning, including being ready for school. They learn to recognise shapes and to count objects

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It is not yet outstanding because:

n The childminder does not consistently identify what children can already do when they join her provision so that she can precisely monitor their progress and plan for their learning right from the start. n The childminder misses opportunities to support children's literacy skills. For instance, she does not consistently provide a range of opportunities for children to explore and experiment with making marks.

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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 strengthen partnerships with parents and support them more effectively to share what they know about their children's achievements when children first join the setting n improve opportunities for children to practise and develop their emerging literacy skills.

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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 the impact this has on children's learning. n The inspector had discussions with the childminder at various points throughout the inspection. n The inspector looked at a sample of documentation. n The inspector spoke with children during the inspection, and considered their views and experiences. n The inspector took account of parents' views from their written feedback.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

The childminder undertakes regular training to keep her safeguarding knowledge up to date. This helps her to maintain a safe and healthy environment for children. She makes good use of opportunities to enhance her teaching practice. For instance, she has learned to teach babies simple signs to enhance their communication skills before they begin to speak. Safeguarding is effective. The childminder knows the signs which might indicate that a child is at risk of harm, and is confident about how she should report any concerns. She childminder forms good partnerships with parents. Parents comment on the high quality of the childminder's provision. They feel that she offers a rich learning environment and that their children make very good progress.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder observes children as they play and plans age-appropriate activities to support their learning. She ensures that children have a wide range of experiences to enhance their understanding of the world. For instance, she takes them on regular excursions to interesting places such as museums, farms and local parks. The childminder helps children to learn about people and communities which differ from their own experiences. For example, children celebrate 'diversity month'. This allows them to share their own family customs and cultures, while learning about the variety of food, music and costumes that people from other countries and communities enjoy.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder provides a welcoming environment, where children feel confident and secure. She gives children plenty of praise, helping them to recognise what they are doing well. This boosts their confidence and self-esteem, and assists them in understanding what is expected of them. Children behave well and learn to share the resources. For example, they take turns to tap out a simple rhythm on a drum. The childminder and her co-childminder maintain a good exchange of information with staff and teachers at other early years settings and schools that children attend. For instance, they monitor whether children are drinking enough water at school. This helps to support children's care needs well.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children express their creativity as they act out simple role-play scenarios, such as pretending to make cakes. They are confident learners and enjoy challenges. For instance, they take pride in being able to count backwards from 10. Children develop a firm understanding of the natural world. For example, they learn how food grows and is harvested on a visit to a farm to pick fruit. They develop their own interests and are eager to extend their knowledge, such as when they wanted to find out more about hedgehogs, having listened to a story about one.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY355266 Local authority Lewisham Inspection number 10064589 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 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 6 Date of previous inspection 24 June 2016

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2007. She offers care from 8am until 6pm from Monday to Friday, for most of the year. The childminder works with a co-childminder each day. She is registered to provide free early education to children aged two, three and four years.

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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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Registers

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