Childminder in Lewisham

Inspection date 2 April 2019 Previous inspection date 17 March 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 and stimulating environment for children. Young children explore a broad range of exciting experiences indoors and outdoors. They are independent and confident, and make good progress from when they first start. n The childminder promotes children's self-help skills to a very good level. As such, young children eagerly put on their coats and carefully pour themselves a drink. n The childminder labels coat pegs and changing bags with children's photos. Young children are emotionally secure. They have a strong sense of belonging and are self- assured. n The childminder encourages parents to contribute to children's initial starting points. She gains in-depth information from them before children start in order to support children's continuity in care, learning and development. n On occasion, the childminder does not routinely seek out opportunities to support and

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This provision is good

extend children's learning even further. n Occasionally, the childminder does not effectively support young children to learn how to use new equipment to help keep them healthy and safe, particularly when sitting on low-level chairs at mealtimes.

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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 make the most of interactions and activities to challenge and extend young children's learning to the highest level n strengthen opportunities to develop children's understanding of how to keep themselves healthy and safe, particularly at mealtimes.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

n The inspector observed activities and the quality of the childminder's interactions with children. She discussed the effectiveness of some activities with the childminder. n The inspector sampled the childminder's documentation, and discussed her knowledge of the requirements of the early years foundation stage. n The inspector looked at children's assessment records and talked to children at appropriate times. n The inspector had a tour of parts of the premises used for childminding, and took account of parents' views.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has accessed training to help her to identify, understand and respond appropriately to signs of possible abuse and neglect. She knows the local reporting procedures should she have any concerns. The childminder reflects on her practice to maintain her good-quality childcare service. For example, she has developed a planting area for children to grow vegetables to further promote a healthy lifestyle. She regularly accesses training, and meets with other local childminders to discuss childcare matters to improve her teaching skills and knowledge. The childminder keeps up to date with legislation and guidance. She acts on new information, and makes relevant changes to her policies and procedures. Overall, the childminder assesses risk in all areas used for the purpose of childminding and prior to outings. This minimises any chance of hazards occurring. The childminder regularly seeks and values the views of

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

parents. Parents comment, 'The childminder provides excellent care in her lovely home'.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder successfully assesses and monitors children's progress from when they first start. She observes children at play, and plans exciting experiences that support and motivate them to learn. Children concentrate as they use metal spoons to scoop and stir corn flour. They keenly make random marks on paper with chunky crayons to develop their fine-motor skills. Teaching is good. The childminder extends children's vocabulary well. For example, she introduces new words when children help to prepare lunch. She pours pasta shapes into a pan and explains they are 'springy', and she encourages children to 'whisk' as they stir ingredients for lunch. The childminder skilfully promotes children's early literacy skills. For example, she displays environmental print and text, and points to text in other languages when she reads a story.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder values what children say, and provides many opportunities for them to make independent choices. For example, children choose what they would like to eat at mealtimes, and they make independent choices in their play. Young children are extremely sociable, and thoroughly enjoy the company of each other. They confidently greet visitors when they arrive, and share toys with them. The childminder promotes healthy lifestyles and physical exercise well. Children benefit from plenty of time outdoors. Young children confidently climb up and slide down a small slide, ride push- along toys and negotiate space and obstacles well. Equality and diversity are promoted to a good level. For example, children learn about people's home experiences and their local community. For instance, children create Chinese lanterns and visit a Chinese restaurant to try new food to celebrate Chinese New Year.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children show dexterity as they skilfully whisk eggs and chop a cucumber. Children babble and use single words to successfully communicate their needs and wants. They are confident communicators. Children regularly mix with other children, learn to share toys, and show consideration to others. They readily say 'sorry' and give each other a cuddle. All children gain valuable skills, and are ready for the next stages in learning.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 128690 Local authority Lewisham Inspection number 10064554 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 - 1 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 3 Date of previous inspection 17 March 2016

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Registers

The childminder registered in 1990 and lives in Brockley, in the London Borough of Lewisham. She cares for children Monday to Thursday from 8am to 6pm, for most of the year. She holds an early years qualification at level 3.

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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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