Childminder in Lewisham

Inspection date 16 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 effectively monitor the good progress children make. They use their observations well to plan for the next steps in learning, as they follow children's interests. n The childminder supports her assistants' practice well. For example, she ensures that they both remain up to date with current legislation by arranging safeguarding training for them both to attend. n The childminder provides children with good resources for developing children's skills in counting and identifying numbers. For example, children delight in finding the correct numbered peg to clip on to the corresponding stars they have counted. n The childminder provides a welcoming play and learning environment. Children are happy, settled and confident to express themselves. They develop good relationships with the childminder and her assistant, confidently inviting them to share in their play. Children develop the skills they need in readiness for their future moves on to nursery

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This provision is good

and school. n At times, the childminder overlooks opportunities to encourage children to become more aware of print and recognise familiar words, to support their literacy development even further. n The childminder does not fully encourage parents to share information about children's learning at home to complement future plans and support their progress further.

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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 explore other ways to seek information from parents on the progress children make at home, to help further promote consistency n develop children's understanding that print carries meaning to support their literacy development further.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

Inspection activities n The inspector observed the childminder and her assistant interacting with the children. n The inspector had discussions with the childminder about her practice and children's learning and development. n The inspector sampled documents, including children's records. n The inspector carried out a joint evaluation of an activity with the childminder. She held discussions with her regarding children's learning and the impact of teaching on their progress. n The inspector read comments from parents and took account of their views.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder and her assistant know the signs and symptoms that may give them cause for concern. They fully understand their responsibility to report any child protection concerns to the relevant agency. Thorough risk assessments for the home and outings help to ensure that children remain safe and secure. The childminder is committed to the continuous improvement of her setting. Reflective practice is embedded in the self-evaluation process. The childminder has robust supervision arrangements in place for her assistant to provide a good level of mentoring and coaching. Written feedback from parents reflects the high level of regard that they have for the childminder and her assistant, stating that they 'cannot recommend them highly enough'. Children receive a good level of care, teaching and learning. The childminder regularly evaluates her planned activities to monitor how well

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

they encourage children's progress and help to close any gaps in their learning.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

Children make choices about their play from the range of resources the childminder sets out for them each day. The childminder and her assistant supervise children constantly and join in with their play. This helps them to develop their self-motivation and achieve good levels of confidence. The childminder ensures her activities cover specific areas of learning. For example, children delight in taking turns and increase their love of books, whilst they excitedly feed the caterpillar prop, during the story. Children enjoy daily exercise and fresh air. For example, they explore animals in the coloured water and climb up steps to the slide in the childminder's garden. They also visit parks and play groups throughout the week. On their way, they learn about road safety as the childminder reminds them of how to look both ways before they cross the road.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children's emotional well-being is supported well. Settling-in procedures are tailored to the individual needs of each child, helping children to develop secure emotional attachments. The childminder and her assistant are good role models. They effectively build children's self-esteem, giving meaningful praise for good behaviour and individual efforts. Young children develop independence as they are given support and time to attempt to fasten their own coats or take off their own shoes. Children enjoy the responsibility of small tasks, such as clearing away after activities. This helps them to understand how to work alongside their peers and to be respectful of others. Children have access to many books and play resources that promote diversity and equality, helping them to learn about each other's differences as they play.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are working comfortably within the ranges of development for their ages. They enjoy being in the company of their peers and communicate well with one another. Children develop creativity through singing, dancing and playing musical instruments to music and rhymes. They are eager to learn and have good levels of motivation.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY538690 Local authority Lewisham Inspection number 10080005 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 - 3 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 6 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2016. She lives in the London Borough of Lewisham. The childminder works with an assistant. She provides childcare all day, Monday to Friday, for most of the year.

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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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