Childminder in Lewisham

Inspection date 11 October 2018 Previous inspection date 24 February 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 has strong relationships with schools that children attend. She makes effective use of her links with other professionals to help children's learning and welfare needs. For example, she is developing an outdoor learning group with other childminders, to enhance children's learning in the natural environment. n The childminder obtains useful information from parents when children join her setting. This helps her to meet their care needs and assess the starting points in their development. She provides ideas for parents to support their children's progress at home, such as a lending them toys and books to help promote children's language skills. n Children have good opportunities to develop their independence and learn important personal skills. For instance, the childminder encourages them to wash their hands and wipe their noses independently. n Children make good progress from their starting points. They are enthusiastic learners

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The provision is good

and demonstrate high levels of confidence when making choices about their play. Parents say that their children make good progress and are well prepared to move on to school.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

n The childminder does not consistently provide a wide selection of resources and opportunities that reflects a diverse range of people and communities. n The childminder does not help children as well as she could, to reflect on their learning and develop a sense of pride in what they have achieved.

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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 broaden the opportunities for children to learn about different people and communities within and beyond their immediate experiences n build on opportunities to promote children's self-esteem and develop pride in their own achievements.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

Inspection activities n The inspector observed a range of activities indoors and outdoors, and discussed some of 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 took account of parents' views from their written feedback. n The inspector spoke to children during the inspection and considered their views and experiences. n The inspector examined a sample of documentation.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

The childminder evaluates her provision well and plans effectively, so that the quality of her practice is constantly developing. She is committed to improving her good teaching skills further. For example, she attends a range of workshops at the local school and accesses training materials online. This has helped to strengthen her understanding of how children learn through exploring materials and resources in their own ways. Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has a robust understanding of her role in keeping children safe. She is aware of the signs that may indicate a child is being harmed and knows how to report any concerns about a child's safety or welfare.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder has a very good understanding of how children learn. She regularly observes children's play, to assess their development and identify what they need to learn next. She provides stimulating activities and resources indoors and outdoors that help children to make good progress. The childminder quickly recognises where there may be gaps in children's learning. She takes appropriate steps to enhance their development, such as providing specialised resources and activities. The childminder supports children's communication skills well. For instance, she has created picture books, so that children who cannot yet speak are able to make their needs known.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children develop strong and trusting bonds with the childminder. They settle-in quickly and demonstrate that they feel extremely happy and comfortable in her welcoming home. The childminder takes children on daily outings and they regularly attend sessions at local playgroups and libraries. This helps them to become confident in a wide range of social settings. Children enjoy the healthy foods and snacks that the childminder provides and benefit from lots of active, outdoor play each day. The childminder teaches children about risks and ensures that they understand how to keep themselves safe in different situations, such as learning to cross the road safely.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress with their learning and development. They behave well and respond positively to the childminder's gentle guidance rules and boundaries. They show high levels of concentration and curiosity as they play and are not easily distracted from their activities. For example, toddlers spend a long time experimenting with how to fill containers with coloured rice. Children explore the sounds that musical instruments make, and enjoy moving and dancing in response to music and rhythms. They learn how to operate simple technology, such as pressing the buttons on a toy telephone to create noises.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY396176 Local authority Lewisham Inspection number 10064598 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 2 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 5 Date of previous inspection 24 February 2016

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2010. She provides care for children all day, from Monday to Friday, during 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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