Childminder in Lewisham

Inspection date 6 December 2018 Previous inspection date 7 December 2017

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This inspection: Good 2

Previous inspection: Requires improvement 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 The childminder has taken positive steps to continue to improve the quality of her provision. She has successfully met the action raised at the last inspection, and now keeps accurate records of children's attendance which helps her to promote children's safety. n The childminder makes good use of self-evaluation to reflect on the experiences she offers to children and families. She seeks the views of parents, children and other professionals to help her identify areas for further development. n The childminder has a strong bond with the children. She is calm, caring and responsive. She provides good levels of attention and is a positive role model. She effectively supports children's growing independence and is skilled at allowing children to make choices about their play. Children are inquisitive and motivated to learn. n The childminder is skilled at facilitating young children's language and communication

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This provision is good

skills. This is evident when she introduces new vocabulary, names objects and models language during play. n The childminder creates a welcoming and stimulating learning environment. She seeks information from parents when children start, about their routines and current stage of development. This helps the childminder to get to know children quickly and aids her in identifying any potential gaps in their learning. Children make good progress in relation to their starting points. n The childminder does not provide precise enough information to parents about how they can support and extend children's learning at home. n The childminder does not extend opportunities to support children to hear and learn in their home languages when they are with her.

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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 extend the systems for sharing more information with parents about their children's progress and next steps, to keep them well informed and to support them in guiding their children's learning at home n provide more opportunities for children to hear and use their home languages, to further enhance their learning.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

Inspection activities n The inspector observed the quality of teaching and interactions during activities and assessed the impact on children's learning. n The inspector held a number of discussions with the childminder about how children learn. n The inspector looked at observation and assessment records and how the childminder monitors children's progress. n The inspector looked at relevant documentation and evidence of her suitability to work with children. n The inspector looked at the areas of the childminder's home used for caring for children to assess if they are suitable.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

The childminder places high emphasis on fostering children's personal and emotional development. This helps children to feel secure and have a positive approach towards new experiences. Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has completed safeguarding, first aid and other relevant training, and uses her knowledge to help protect children's safety and to support children's learning. She has a clear understanding of recognising potential signs of harm and understands the procedures to follow to report any concerns about children's well-being. Parents' written testimonies and feedback questionnaires express they are happy with the provision and talk about their children's enjoyment and strong attachment to the childminder.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder uses her knowledge and experience to successfully support children's learning. She has a good understanding of children's individual needs and how they learn. The childminder interacts extremely well with children during activities. This is illustrated when she sits on the floor with them and encourages good eye contact and communication skills. Children enjoy singing and learn the names of different animals, for instance, when engaging with puppets which sustain children's interest. Children have good opportunities to develop their growing awareness of colours, size and counting, for example, when exploring Russian dolls and playing with different shaped beanbags. The childminder observes children's development as they play and makes regular assessments of their progress. This helps her to plan their next steps in learning accordingly.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder creates a calm and friendly atmosphere where children have good opportunities to readily explore their environment. The childminder teaches children good manners and helps them to recognise different emotions. This is evident during their discussions and when looking at books. The childminder effectively promotes children to learn about adopting healthy lifestyles. She provides children with lots of physical play opportunities and works closely with parents to encourage them to provide healthy and nutritious lunches. Children frequently take part in activities that help them to value what makes them unique and recognise differences in themselves and others. For example, children enjoy celebrating Black History Month and other cultural festivals and events.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress and are well prepared for their next stage of learning, including nursery and school. The childminder has strengthened links with the other settings and schools that the children attend and frequently shares information about their progress. This helps children to have continuity in their learning. Children are happy, confident and show good levels of interest in the world around them. Children respond well to new challenges. They show high levels of self-esteem and pride in their achievements as they increasingly learn to do more things for themselves.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY316346 Local authority Lewisham Inspection number 10079635 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 - 7 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 7 Date of previous inspection 7 December 2017

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2008 and lives in the London Borough of Lewisham. She operates all year round from 8.30am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate childminding 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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Registers

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