Childminder in Lewisham

Inspection date 29 November 2018 Previous inspection date 5 December 2012

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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 The childminder uses what she knows about children to ensure that she challenges them effectively. Children make good progress in their learning from their starting points. n The childminder has established strong working partnerships with parents and other early years professionals. This helps to promote an all-round collaborative approach to children's learning and development. n Children are happy in the care of the childminder and they readily engage in conversation. Relationships are very good. A gradual settling-in procedure that is agreed with parents helps children to feel emotionally secure. n The childminder supports children's mathematical development effectively. She provides a variety of activities that challenges children of all abilities to develop good counting and sorting skills in everyday play. n The childminder evaluates her practice and ensures that she keeps her knowledge about early years issues up to date, such as through proactive research and training

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This provision is good

and attending network meetings. n The childminder does not fully consider ways to increase opportunities for children to use technology in their everyday play.

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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 consider ways to increase opportunities for children to use technology in their everyday play.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

Inspection activities n The inspector viewed all areas of the home used for childminding. n The inspector spoke to the childminder and observed children during the inspection. n The inspector considered the views of parents. n The inspector viewed a range of documentation, including health and safety policies and procedures, risk assessments, training records and observations. n The inspector observed activities in the childminder's home.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder ensures that her knowledge is current, for example, through completing training and accessing information online. She is aware of the signs of abuse and her duty to prevent children being put at risk. She knows the local referral procedures to follow if she is concerned about a child. The premises are safe and secure. The childminder regularly networks with other childminders to share good practice and remain up to date with any changes. She has enhanced her knowledge of how to help children develop good communication skills. For example, she encourages them to ask for help during construction play and to build a tower before helping them, which has a positive impact on their development.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder gathers information from parents about children's current stage of development when they first start. She uses this to contribute to their starting point assessments and to prepare the environment for them to explore. For example, children show excitement to participate in an activity, including threading beads. This helps their hand-to-eye coordination. They develop a love for books and listen intently as the childminder enthusiastically reads to them. The childminder helps children to develop problem-solving skills and use mathematical language during their self-chosen play. For example, during an activity of stacking cubes, they talk about 'on top' and 'inside'. The childminder completes regular and precise assessments of children's progress. She shares these with parents to promote continuity in children's learning.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder prioritises children's health, safety and emotional well-being. Children settle well and have formed secure bonds with her. Children enjoy developing their self- help skills and show an awareness of good hygiene practices. For example, they know how to wash their hands after visiting the toilet and before they eat. The childminder teaches children about other people and places in the community during daily walks. Children develop an understanding of their local area as they visit local groups and the library. They benefit from fresh air and exercise when they visit the park. The childminder is sensitive towards children and uses praise effectively. Children have high levels of self-esteem and celebrate their achievements.

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Outcomes for children are good

Outcomes for children are good. They develop good skills in readiness for the move on to school. They begin to manage their self-care needs independently and they confidently make decisions about their play. Children express themselves well and explore with curiosity, such as investigating the toys in different bags before choosing what to play with.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY418756 Local authority Lewisham Inspection number 10068722 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 - 2 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 2 Date of previous inspection 5 December 2012

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The childminder registered in 2011 and lives in Lewisham. She operates all year round from 8am to 6.00pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays.

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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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