Childminder in Lewisham

Inspection date 28 January 2019 Previous inspection date 26 April 2016

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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 provides a welcoming, well-organised and homely environment, where children access a wide range of toys and resources which support their interests well. Children enjoy their time with the childminder and make good progress from their starting points. n The childminder evaluates her provision effectively. She seeks views from parents to help her make improvements and reflect on her practice. For example, the childminder has provided new storage for buggies and extended her hours to accommodate working parents' changing childcare needs. n Partnerships with parents are strong. They are kept well informed about their children's progress. Newsletters and ideas are shared to encourage parents to help extend children's learning at home. n The childminder works well with other settings and schools. This shared care approach supports transitions and helps to provide consistency for children's care and learning.

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This provision is good

n The childminder has thorough risk assessments in place and successfully supports children's awareness of how to stay safe. For example, children regularly practise fire evacuation to learn what to do in an emergency, use car seats and seat belts when travelling in the car, and learn about road safety when walking with the childminder. n The childminder sometimes misses opportunities to close less obvious gaps in children's learning.

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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 use of information gained from assessments to help quickly identify and close any gaps in children's learning.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

Inspection activities n The inspector viewed areas of the childminder's home used for minding children. n The inspector looked at children's developmental records and sampled policies and procedures. n The inspector checked evidence of the suitability of all adults living in the household. n The inspector read written views of parents and took their views into account. n The inspector held discussions with the childminder at appropriate times during the inspection.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

The childminder focuses well on her ongoing professional development. She has recently updated her training and gained a level 5 qualification. She has used this to develop her management skills and extend her teaching to a higher level to further improve experiences for children. For example, the childminder accesses resources in the local community with the children so they can experience learning first hand. This includes trips on the tram and visiting local offices. Arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder demonstrates a clear knowledge and understanding of the procedures to follow if she has any concerns regarding a child's welfare. The childminder has addressed her previous recommendations and made changes to her practice to support children's learning further. She encourages children to follow their ideas during play and has invested in resources for children to access independently to maximise their learning

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

and to increase their use and understanding of technology.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder gets to know children well. She uses this knowledge to provide activities that build on children's interests. For example, children play I-spy with the childminder which supports them to develop their literacy skills even further. The childminder engages children in conversations to help them think, and she extends their vocabulary by introducing new words during activities. Mathematical concepts are introduced as children learn about different speeds and motion when learning how to use the swing and counting the steps as they climb up to use the slide independently. Children use interlocking number puzzles and, with some encouragement, show perseverance and determination to complete the task.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder promotes healthy lifestyles for children well. They access fresh air regularly and develop their physical skills as they frequently use the garden and the park. The childminder provides healthy snacks and meals, while encouraging children to make choices and add their ideas and favourites to the menus. She uses opportunities to talk about the importance of eating a balanced diet, including five portions of fruit and vegetables daily. The childminder is a positive role model. She shows respect to the children and celebrates their achievements. The childminder reinforces good manners and provides praise and encouragement, which raises children's self-esteem. Children learn to show respect. They listen well to the childminder and behave extremely well.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are settled and happy. They communicate well and make their wishes known. Children develop independence skills. They take off their shoes and coats, wash their hands and attend to their personal needs. They develop good imagination skills during role play as they make and serve pretend meals. Older children complete their homework with the childminder, and she extends learning experiences to complement their school work. Children learn new skills for their next stage of learning.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY403581 Local authority Lewisham Inspection number 10064602 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 4 - 4 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 1 Date of previous inspection 26 April 2016

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2010. She provides care Monday to Friday from 7am to 7pm all year round, apart from bank holidays and the childminder's holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate childcare qualification at level 5.

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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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