Childminder in Lewisham

Inspection date 30 November 2018 Previous inspection date 28 April 2015

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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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This provision is good

n Children build strong attachments with the childminder. She has a caring approach and is highly responsive to children's needs. Children show that they feel safe, secure and confident in her company. This contributes to their good levels of emotional well-being. n The childminder plans a range of interesting and challenging activities for children. She knows children's starting points in learning when they join her and helps them to make good progress in their development. n Partnerships with parents are strong. Parents are very appreciative of the care the childminder offers. They express that the exchange of information about their children's new achievements is very good. n Children have frequent opportunities to develop their social skills and learn about the local community and wider world. For instance, they meet and play with other children when they visit a variety of local playgroups and parks.

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This provision is good

n The childminder regularly reflects on her practice. She identifies what works well and what further improvements are required. The childminder effectively involves children in making decisions. This is illustrated when they choose different recipes to cook in their weekly cooking session. n The childminder's professional development is not sharply focused on raising her quality of teaching to the highest level. n The childminder has not fully established strong partnership working with other settings that children attend, to develop a fully shared approach towards children's learning and development needs.

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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 focus more precisely on developing a targeted programme of professional development that ensures the good-quality practice is sustained and advanced to the highest level n continue to build on relationships with other settings that children attend to share a wider range of information and support a more consistent approach to children's learning.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

Inspection activities n The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities and assessed the impact this has on children's learning. n The inspector looked at children's assessment records and how the childminder monitors children's progress. n The inspector checked evidence of the childminder's suitability to work with children and certificates. She also discussed the childminder's self-evaluation. n The inspector asked the childminder questions about the learning and development requirements throughout the inspection.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

The experienced childminder has strong knowledge about how children learn. She is skilled at supporting children's learning, their personal development and assessing their ongoing progress. The childminder effectively identifies any potential gaps in children's learning. She offers good levels of support to help children to catch up in their development. Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has a very clear understanding of her role in helping to keep children safe and secure. She has good knowledge of the correct procedures to follow should she have any concerns about a child's welfare. Children's safety is given high priority. The childminder assesses her home and places that children visit in the local community to identify and minimise any hazards.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder is motivated and passionate about providing good-quality care, and helping children to develop a love of learning. She is skilful at planning activities to match children's individual needs. The childminder uses her expertise to provide a wide range of fun and age-appropriate experiences for children. The childminder helps children to develop new skills for their future learning. Children's language and communication skills are particularly well supported. For instance, the childminder continually talks to children during their play, models language and introduces new vocabulary. This is also illustrated when children enjoy exploring stories and animal puppets, and the childminder encourages them to repeat lots of descriptive language. The childminder introduces children to new mathematical concepts during their play. This is evident when she supports children to count building blocks and identify different

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The calm, nurturing and patient manner of the childminder helps to create a friendly environment where children flourish. The childminder is a positive role model for children and fosters their personal, social and emotional development extremely well. Children are motivated and well behaved, and enjoy their time with the childminder. Children learn to respect and value others. The childminder supports them to gain an understanding of what makes them unique. This contributes to children having high self- esteem and a positive attitude towards learning. Children have plenty of opportunities during the day to be outdoors and active. For instance, they enjoy running, climbing and collecting leaves at local parks. This helps to develop children's physical skills and provides an opportunity for them to learn about nature. Children enjoy healthy snacks and meals and the childminder talks to them about the importance of healthy lifestyles.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress in their learning in relation to their starting points, and any gaps in their learning are very well supported and closing gradually. They develop many key skills in readiness for their next stage of learning, including nursery and school. Children enjoy independently making choices about their play and engage well in planned activities for extended periods of time. They are enthusiastic, inquisitive and demonstrate good listening skills and imagination.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY416731 Local authority Lewisham Inspection number 10060445 Type of provision Childminder

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Registers

Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register Day care type Childminder Age range of children 2 - 10 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 7 Date of previous inspection 28 April 2015

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2010. She lives in Catford, in the London Borough of Lewisham. The childminder operates all year round on Mondays to Fridays, from 7.30am until 6.30pm. The childminder holds a suitable childcare qualification at level 3.

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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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