Childminder in Lewisham

Inspection date 10 January 2019 Previous inspection date Not applicable

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This inspection: Good 2

Previous inspection: Not applicable 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 and her assistant encourage children to develop healthy habits. They support good hygiene procedures, including teaching the children to wash their hands, and help them to understand why it is necessary. n The childminder and her assistant monitor the educational programmes well to ensure they cover all areas of children's learning and development. This helps them to make sure that all children are progressing well. n The childminder and her assistant's warm and caring approach helps to promote children's emotional well-being. The childminder gathers good information from parents when children first start and uses this information well to help children settle smoothly. Children are happy and have a strong sense of belonging in the welcoming provision. n Children enjoy the activities the childminder and her assistant offer and are eager to participate. The childminder and her assistant individually tailor activities to the

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This provision is good

children's needs. This helps children to achieve their next steps and make good progress in their learning from their starting points. n Children enjoy daily outings to the local community and playgroups. The childminder uses these to provide the opportunity for children to mix with a larger group of children and to learn new skills, such as making friendships with others. Children learn well about other people and the world around them. n At times, the children are not consistently offered sufficient challenge and support to extend their learning to the highest level. n The childminder has not yet fully developed a system to target the assistant's training needs, to help her extend her professional development and support children's learning even more.

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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 ensure that all staff fully challenge children's learning to help them make the best possible progress n focus more precisely on developing a targeted programme of professional development, to improve the already good teaching practice even further.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

Inspection activities n The inspector looked at the areas of premises that are used for childminding, including the outdoor area. n The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities and assessed the impact this has on children's learning. n The inspector completed an evaluation of an activity with the childminder. n The inspector checked evidence of the suitability of the childminder and her assistant, and looked at training certificates, risk assessments and a sample of the childminder's policies and procedures. n The inspector spoke with the childminder and her assistant at convenient times during the inspection.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

The childminder and her assistant effectively monitor the progress of individual children to ensure their needs are accurately met. The childminder and assistant evaluate their practice and provision well to help identify their strengths and areas for improvement, and how to address them. For example, from parents' feedback, the childminder has joined a scheme to receive seasonal fruit and vegetable hampers to promote healthy lifestyles for children. The childminder and her assistant ensure that children play in a safe and secure environment. They identify and minimise risks within the home to keep children safe. Safeguarding is effective. The childminder fully understands the procedures for recognising and dealing with concerns, to promote and safeguard children's welfare, and ensures her assistant is clear about their responsibilities. The childminder works well with her assistant.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder and assistant have an accurate understanding of how children learn. They gather information from parents to understand children's starting points and interests. The childminder and assistant use observations and assessments to identify effectively where children are in their learning and what they need to do to support their continual progress. They uses effective ways to promote all children's communication skills. For example, the childminder constantly communicates using rich language as she joins children's play. Children enjoy listening to stories, looking at the pictures and helping to turn the pages. This helps them to develop their literacy skills. The childminder and assistant regularly share the children's progress with their parents, to help them continue children's learning at home.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder and her assistant are kind and nurturing and have a positive relationship with the children. The children behave well. They recognise children's achievements, giving regular praise to build their self-esteem. The childminder and assistant provide a range of opportunities to encourage children's physical skills and for children to begin to understand a healthy lifestyle, including exercise and healthy eating. The childminder and assistant help children to learn about different cultures and people around them. They model expected behaviour well, including saying 'please' and' thank you' and being respectful. The childminder and assistant have formed strong partnerships with parents.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are very happy and sociable and they develop their independence skills well as they readily make choices about their play. They learn a broad range of skills, developing confidence and mastering self-care skills. Children become independent learners and gain valuable skills needed for their next stage of learning.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY541087 Local authority Lewisham Inspection number 10089737 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 - 4 Total number of places 5 Number of children on roll 3 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2016. She lives in Brockley in the London Borough of Lewisham. She operates from 8am to 6pm each weekday, except for family holidays and bank holidays.

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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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