Childminder in Lewisham

Inspection date 15 February 2019 Previous inspection date 22 October 2015

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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 children with regular opportunities to engage with other groups of children at local playgroups, where they learn to develop their confidence and social skills. n The childminder has established good partnerships with parents. Parents comment on how much they value the care their children receive. They appreciate how their children develop their communication and language skills within a short space of time. n The childminder provides a safe and secure environment where children settle quickly. They demonstrate a very strong sense of belonging. n The childminder observes children during play and makes accurate assessments of their achievements. This helps her to support children's individual development and contributes to the good progress they make ready for the next stage in their learning. n The childminder provides a broad range of interesting and demanding experiences for

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This provision is good

children indoors and outside. Children learn new skills during activities such as ice skating. n The childminder is a positive role model who shares her clear expectations for good behaviour. Children learn about good manners, sharing and taking turns. For example, they use a sand dial to help them know when it is their turn. n The childminder has not fully considered how she can gather feedback from children and parents to support the ongoing development of her self-evaluation. This will enable her to develop her setting and ensure even better progress for all children.

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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 gather more in-depth feedback from children and parents to ensure that self-evaluation supports the development of the setting and improves outcomes for all children.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

Inspection activities n The inspector spoke to children at appropriate times during the inspection. She looked at written feedback from parents and took account of their views. n The inspector spoke to the childminder at appropriate times during the inspection. She looked at a range of documents, including policies and procedures. n The inspector viewed all areas of the home that are used for childminding. n The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities indoors and outdoors, and assessed the impact this has on children's learning. n The inspector viewed all areas of the home that are used for childminding.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has a good understanding of the signs and symptoms of abuse, and knows how to respond to any concerns about a child in her care. She completes regular checks on her home to help ensure children are kept safe. She provides parents with up-to-date information about any changes. This is evident when parents sign permission forms during development work taking place in the kitchen area. The childminder has developed good partnerships with other professionals and schools that help to support children's individual needs. For instance, teachers share specific activities to do at home which will support children's learning and development. The childminder provides clear policies and procedures. For example, she has a transition policy to support children's move between different settings and their eventual move to school. The childminder completes training to continue her professional

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

development in order to support her practice. The childminder has not gathered feedback from parents and children enhance her plans for her self-evaluation. She identifies when children are not progressing as well in some areas as others. She shares information with parents and then plans effectively to help children catch up.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

Since the last inspection, the childminder has developed a wide range of creative materials which the children access independently, such as paper, pens, custard powder, scissors and glitter. The childminder supports children to develop their early literacy and mathematical skills. For example, children name and sound letters as they press them in the sand. They count and name colours of different tools they use during the activity. Promoting these skills effectively ensures that children are ready for school. The childminder uses children's home languages to support them during their first few weeks at her setting. Children have opportunities to learn about communities beyond their immediate experience. For instance, children learn about cultures and festivals. Parents share their experiences at home and make traditional dishes for the children to share and taste. This helps extend their knowledge and understanding of the diverse lives,

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

cultures and backgrounds of people in the wider world.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder encourages children to manage their own personal needs. They are independent and address tasks for themselves. Young children develop their physical skills and understand the importance of healthy eating. For example, they are confident cutting their own fruit at snack time. Older children put on their own shoes and coats ready to go outside. Children understand how to keep themselves safe and are confident exploring their environment. They watch out for their peers as they walk carefully to school and observe the streets and road so they can cross safely.

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Outcomes for children are good

Young children understand rules about hot and cold when they make meals during imaginative play. They discuss mathematical concepts as they purchase pretend items and work out how much change they need. Older children choose books and concentrate for long periods of time as they read stories.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY305084 Local authority Lewisham Inspection number 10064543 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 2 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 7 Date of previous inspection 22 October 2015

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2005 and lives in Grove Park, in the London Borough of Lewisham. She operates Monday to Friday from 7am to 6pm. The childminder holds a childcare qualification at level 5. She provides funded early education for two-, three- and four-year-old children.

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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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