Childminder in Lewisham

Inspection date 7 November 2018 Previous inspection date 1 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 evaluates her service regularly to help her identify what she does well and where she can make further improvements. For example, she reviews her materials and resources to ensure that they cater for children of different ages and abilities. n The childminder develops close and caring bonds with children. She collects useful information from parents, to help children settle in when they join her provision. Children enjoy their time with the childminder and are relaxed and confident in her care. n Children develop good communication skills and interact well with adults and other children. The childminder ensures that they have many opportunities to socialise with others. For instance, she takes them to sessions at nearby playgroups. n The childminder keeps parents well informed of their children's daily routines and the activities that they enjoy. She shares information on how children are progressing to

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The provision is good

help parents support progress at home. n The childminder teaches children about rules and boundaries and provides lots of praise to help them recognise what they are doing well. Children's behaviour is good.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

n Sometimes the childminder directs children's play too closely, rather than encouraging them to explore their own ideas and allowing them to work through problems independently. n The childminder does not consistently take account of the children's interests and preferences when she plans activities and experiences for them.

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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 develop the opportunities for children to try out their own ideas and learn to solve problems n take more account of children's individual interests and preferences when planning activities and learning experiences.

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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 upon 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 to 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 is experienced and well organised. She is enthusiastic about continuously developing her professional skills. She regularly updates her safeguarding knowledge, to help her protect children and promote their good health. The childminder considers the needs of the children when arranging further training. For example, she has a course planned to strengthen her understanding of children's food allergies. Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has a comprehensive knowledge of the signs that might indicate a child is at risk from harm. She knows how to report any concerns about children's welfare. She uses risk assessments effectively to help ensure her home is a safe and suitable environment for children.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder has a good understanding of how children learn and develop. She regularly observes children and assesses their development to find out what they can do and what they need to learn next. The childminder supports children's language and communication skills well. For instance, she effectively uses books as a way to broaden children's vocabulary and help them understand the meanings of words. The childminder successfully adapts activities to help children build on what they already know. For example, children confidently name the colours of the bricks they are using to build and the childminder introduces them to the idea of colours in different shades, such as turquoise and light or dark blue.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder supports children to enjoy healthy lifestyles. For instance, she provides nutritious snacks for children, which include a good variety of fresh fruit. The childminder makes sure that children have opportunities to play and exercise outdoors each day, to help support their small and large physical development. She understands how to heighten children's awareness of potential risks and help them begin to keep themselves safe. For example, she helps them reflect on how to use scissors safely. The childminder develops effective partnerships with parents and staff at schools that children also attend. She ensures that there is a good exchange of information to cater for the children's care needs and to support their learning well.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress from their individual starting points. They build on their existing knowledge and abilities, and acquire a range of skills to support their future learning. Children develop good physical skills and learn to handle a range of resources with increasing control and coordination. They skilfully fit pieces into puzzles and join plastic bricks. Children show creativity and imagination as they build models of rockets. They speak confidently about their creations and demonstrate their understanding of the world as they talk about space, planet Earth and astronauts.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY398881 Local authority Lewisham Inspection number 10064600 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 0 - 5 Total number of places 5 Number of children on roll 4 Date of previous inspection 1 March 2016

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2009. She provides care all day from Monday to Thursday, for most of the year. The childminder is registered to provide free early education for children aged two, three and four years old.

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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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