Childminder in Lewisham

Inspection date 4 April 2019 Previous inspection date 22 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 is a positive role model. She is respectful, calm and polite in her interactions with children. She regularly provides praise and encouragement, which supports children to build on their self-esteem and feel valued. n The childminder is consistent in her approach to behaviour management. She teaches children the importance of sharing and taking turns. Children behave well. n The childminder helps children to develop good communication and language skills. She encourages children to participate when introducing new words during their play. n The childminder provides a broad range of activities that children find interesting and motivating. She uses good teaching techniques to support children's development and helps them to make continuously good progress in their learning. n Not all parents are aware of their children's next step in learning. Consequently, they cannot easily contribute to their children's learning.

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This provision is good

n The childminder does not always explore all opportunities to strengthen her professional knowledge and skills, and raise the quality of teaching to the highest level.

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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 create more opportunities for parents and carers to contribute actively to their children's learning, by sharing information about children's progress n continue to explore ways to build on children's knowledge and skills by further enhancing the quality of teaching and routinely identifying appropriate professional development and training.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

n The inspector looked at the areas of the premises that are used for childminding. n The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities and assessed the impact this has on children's learning. n The inspector completed an evaluation of an activity with the childminder. n The inspector checked evidence of the suitability of the childminder, including risk assessments, and looked at a sample of her policies and procedures. n The inspector spoke with the childminder at convenient times during the inspection.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder clearly understands how to safeguard children, and the procedures to follow if she has any concerns regarding children's welfare. The childminder maintains a clean, safe environment which allows the children to move around freely and safely. Risk assessments and daily checks help minimise potential hazards and keep children safe. Feedback shows that parents are happy with the care and learning experiences provided for their children. The childminder monitors children's learning effectively. She identifies if children do not progress as expected and promptly addresses potential gaps in learning. This contributes to the good progress children make from their starting points. The childminder would benefit from more opportunities to undertake professional development to further raise standards in teaching.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder knows children well and identifies their starting points. She observes them regularly, and keeps detailed assessments of their development. The childminder has a good knowledge of how to support individual children's learning. She supports children's language and communication skills effectively. For example, she models language well and talks to young children as they play. Children know how to operate simple technological toys. They enjoy pushing cars into a garage to hear the noise they make. The childminder provides good opportunities for young children to develop their mathematical skills. She uses everyday language to talk about position and size. For example, she tells children, 'the car is going up the slope' and 'it is coming down'. The childminder makes good use of resources outside of her home to extend children's learning. For example, she takes children on regular visits and outings to develop their

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder encourages the children to make choices and initiate play. Children build strong emotional attachments, which helps support their well-being. Children are happy and show a good understanding of how to follow rules. The childminder acts as a good role model. She has a calm and caring approach. She shows respect to the children, and praises them when they demonstrate good behaviour or manners. The childminder supports children to develop their independence skills, which helps equip them well for their future learning. Children confidently make choices about their play, which illustrates their growing independence.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children make good progress. They take part in a range of activities and experiences which help them develop skills for their next stage of learning. They behave well, as appropriate for their ages, and are good communicators. Children are confident and happy to learn. Children develop early mathematical skills as they are supported to count how many bricks are in their tower. Younger children enjoy hearing their favourite stories read to them. They are socially and emotionally prepared for the next stages in their learning.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY313140 Local authority Lewisham Inspection number 10064583 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 - 11 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 4 Date of previous inspection 22 March 2016

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The childminder registered in 2005. She lives in Forest Hill, in the London Borough of Lewisham. The childminder offers care from 8am to 6pm, from Monday to Thursday.

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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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