Childminder, Out-of school day care in Lewisham

Inspection date 25 March 2019 Previous inspection date 9 March 2016

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This inspection: Outstanding 1

Previous inspection: Good 2 Effectiveness of leadership and management Outstanding 1 Quality of teaching, learning and assessment Outstanding 1 Personal development, behaviour and welfare Outstanding 1 Outcomes for children Not Applicable

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This provision is outstanding

n The childminder creates a very warm, well-organised and homely environment. This supports children's emotional needs and well-being effectively. Children demonstrate they enjoy their time at the provision. They are extremely happy and comfortable in the childminder's care. n The childminder is very passionate and keen to provide children with the highest- quality care and education. She monitors her provision and practice effectively, and seeks feedback from parents and children. Her reflective practice offers exciting and stimulating learning experiences for children. n Parents are extremely complimentary about the service the childminder provides. She gathers valuable information when children first start, and accurately assesses their starting points. Information-sharing with parents is first rate, and ensures parents are fully involved in their children's learning and progress. n The childminder has a strong understanding of school-age children's emotional needs.

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This provision is outstanding

Children visit the setting several times before they start, and they settle extremely quickly. Children build exceptionally strong bonds with the childminder and other children. n Children's behaviour is excellent. The childminder has very clear and consistent boundaries in place. She positively praises children for their good listening and behaviour. The childminder uses 'wow' moments to celebrate children's achievements. She shares these with parents, which further raises children's self-esteem and pride in their achievements.

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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 continue to use careful questioning to probe and extend children's thinking skills even further.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

Inspection activities n The inspector observed the childminder's interaction with children during play activities indoors and outdoors, after school. n The inspector spoke to parents, read their feedback and took account of their views. n The inspector sampled a range of documentation, including children's records, the childminder's website, policies and procedures. n The inspector checked the premises and evidence of the suitability of the childminder and other adults in the household. n The inspector held discussions with the childminder and viewed her evaluation of the provision.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is outstanding

The childminder monitors early years children's progress exceptionally well to ensure they achieve their full potential. Robust links with teachers at the school where children attend promote shared monitoring of education and welfare practices. For example, the childminder complements children's learning at school, supports them with their homework and extends their social skills particularly well. Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has completed training, and has a thorough understanding of procedures to follow if she has any concerns about a child's welfare. She has extremely detailed and informed policies in place, which clearly reflect the requirements of the early years foundation stage. The childminder regularly shares extra information with parents about safeguarding issues, including internet and gaming safety. Risk assessments for her home and outside areas are extremely thorough. The childminder's robust attitude to

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is outstanding

children's safety and welfare supports children to develop a very good understanding of how to keep themselves safe. For example, older children hold hands with younger children as they walk home from school with the childminder.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is outstanding

Children's learning and development are fostered exceptionally well, showing the childminder's dedication and commitment. She knows the children extremely well, and plans exciting activities to promote their interests, different ages and individual choices. For example, younger children use cardboards tubes and recycled materials to build structures to run balls through. Children discuss mathematical concepts with the childminder as they try different angles to increase the speed, distance and chance of winning the race. Other children prefer quieter activities, and choose to make Mother's Day cards. They discuss messages to include with the childminder, and write these independently, so extending their literacy skills. Children develop excellent communication skills as they engage in discussions and share their ideas and views. The childminder uses open-ended questions to support this. On occasion, she misses

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is outstanding

opportunities to use her questioning techniques to extend their thinking skills even further.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are outstanding

Children benefit from the opportunity to enjoy physical activities and team games. The childminder positively reinforces children's awareness of how these contribute to being healthy. For example, they complete a warm-up session together before playing football. Children talk about their raised heart rate and the need to rehydrate afterwards. The childminder provides nutritious snacks and water, which promotes healthy choices. Children learn about washing their hands after playing outside and before eating. The childminder is an extremely positive role model who has high expectations of the children. They understand the rules and respond extremely well to her clear explanations. The childminder is calm and reassuring. She uses good manners, and encourages the children to be kind and respectful to each other. Children are highly independent, and the childminder provides frequent opportunities for them to take

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY462321 Local authority Lewisham Inspection number 10075452 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 - 7 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 7 Date of previous inspection 9 March 2016

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2013. She lives in the London Borough of Lewisham. The childminder is available to work from 8am to 5.30pm each weekday, term time only. The childminder currently only cares for school-age 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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