Childminder in Lewisham

Inspection date 6 March 2019 Previous inspection date 10 February 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 knows the children extremely well. She provides a good range of toys and resources to support their interests. Children are motivated to learn and make good progress in their development. n Children benefit from the caring and welcoming environment the childminder provides. They settle well and build strong attachments which support their emotional well- being. n The childminder uses robust risk assessments and daily checks to provide a safe environment. She supports children to learn about keeping themselves safe. For example, children regularly practise fire evacuation procedures to learn what they need to do in an emergency. Young children learn how to climb up and down the stairs safely. n Partnerships with parents are strong. The childminder gathers information when children first start to plan activities they will enjoy. She keeps parents updated daily, which helps to promote consistency in care and learning.

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This provision is good

n The childminder does not share information with other settings that children attend to further extend her knowledge of their development. n The childminder does not make effective use of professional development to enhance her skills and raise the quality of teaching.

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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 develop partnerships with other settings children attend and share information to enhance their learning further n identify professional development opportunities to raise the quality of teaching to further promote outcomes for children.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

Inspection activities n The inspector carried out a joint observation with the childminder and assessed the impact on teaching and learning. n The inspector checked the areas of the home used for minding and evidence of the suitability of all adults who live in the household. n The inspector looked at children's developmental records and sampled other relevant documentation. n The inspector read feedback and questionnaires from parents and took account of their views. 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

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder is familiar with local authority procedures. She has a clear understanding of her responsibility towards children in her care. The childminder keeps her safeguarding knowledge up to date and knows how to recognise and report any concerns regarding a child's welfare. The childminder regularly reviews her practice and is proactive in seeking views, both verbally and through using questionnaires, from parents and children. She takes these into account when identifying and setting targets for improvement. The childminder has addressed her previous recommendations and made improvements to her practice. She provides parents with a written report of their child's development between the ages of two and three years old.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The quality of teaching is consistently strong. The childminder plans a variety of activities which children enjoy and are eager to participate in. The childminder uses skilful questioning and discussions to extend children's thinking skills. For example, when children use the role-play kitchen area, they discuss how to work the toaster to make toast. She introduces mathematical concepts as children play with dough. They make patterns with rollers, print different shapes and cut their cakes into halves and quarters. Younger children roll their dough quickly and slowly, make different sized balls and count with the childminder. The childminder continually engages children in conversation. She uses these opportunities and shares stories to promote language and introduce new words. Older children learn to spell their names and increase their phonic knowledge when playing games. Younger children repeat words and learn animal names and

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder provides a calm and nurturing environment where children are confident to make choices in their play. She is a positive role model. She regularly gives praise and encouragement and displays children's work to support their self-esteem. She speaks in a calm manner and helps children learn respect for their friends. They behave well, listen to instructions and learn to play cooperatively with each other. Children enjoy healthy snacks and meals. The childminder uses these opportunities as social occasions and promotes the important message about healthy lifestyles. Children regularly use the garden, park and local community groups to support their physical development and extend their social skills further.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are making good progress from their starting points. They are emotionally well prepared for future moves to nursery and school. For example, children confidently manage their self-care skills, are independent and demonstrate focused concentration. Children are confident communicators and display good social skills.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 128871 Local authority Lewisham Inspection number 10064559 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 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 5 Date of previous inspection 10 February 2016

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The childminder registered in 1999 and lives in the London Borough of Lewisham. She offers care from Monday to Friday between 8am and 6pm throughout the year, apart from 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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