Childminder in Lewisham

Inspection date 24 April 2019 Previous inspection date 13 January 2016

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This inspection: Inadequate 4

Previous inspection: Good 2 Effectiveness of leadership and management Inadequate 4 Quality of teaching, learning and assessment Good 2 Personal development, behaviour and welfare Inadequate 4 Outcomes for children Good 2

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This provision is inadequate

n The childminder has not ensured the ongoing suitability of people who have contact with children. Consequently, children's safety and security are compromised.

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It has the following strengths

n The childminder regularly monitors children's progress. She records accurate observations and assessments of children as they play. The childminder identifies and addresses any gaps in children's learning and development. She plans for children's next steps in learning effectively. n Children enjoy their time with the childminder, who forms strong relationships with them. Children demonstrate good levels of self-esteem. The childminder promotes children's positive behaviour well. Children are thoughtful and kind. They share, take turns and show respect for others. n The childminder is well established in the local area. She has formed strong partnerships with parents, playgroups, schools and nurseries. This helps to promote a collaborative approach to children's learning and development. n Parents comment positively about the care their children receive. Parents say children settle well and enjoy their time with the childminder. The childminder offers flexibility

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It has the following strengths

which parents say they need. n The childminder is well qualified. She makes good use of available professional development opportunities. She participates in a local childminder's forum and shares knowledge and ideas with other childminders.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

To meet the requirements of the early years foundation stage and Childcare Register the provider must: Due date make sure all persons living and working on the premises are suitable to fulfil the requirements of their roles to ensure children's ongoing safety, security and welfare. 17/05/2019

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

n The inspector held discussions with the childminder. She viewed a range of documentation, including children's assessment records, planning, policies and procedures. n The inspector looked at relevant documentation and evidence of the suitability of all persons living and working at the premises. n The inspector observed activities while children played indoors and outdoors. She discussed teaching methods with the childminder. n The inspector took account of the views of parents by speaking to them and taking account of written feedback provided. n The inspector completed a joint evaluation of an activity with the childminder.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is inadequate

Safeguarding is not effective. The childminder does not ensure the suitability of all persons living or working on the premises. For example, she does not do enough to ensure that children do not come into contact with those under the influence of alcohol. Nevertheless, the childminder builds effective relationships with parents and children from the start. She gathers the information she needs to ensure children settle well. Parents comment positively on the wide range of experiences their children enjoy. The childminder considers parents' views when making changes or improvements to her practice. She has established strong links with local schools, nurseries and other childminders over many years. As a result, children transition well into nursery and school. The childminder has an appropriate understanding of the signs and symptoms of abuse and knows the procedures to follow.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder makes good use of training and development opportunities to improve her practice. She uses her strong relationships with other settings children attend to provide continuity of care. The childminder makes accurate assessments of what children already know and can do. She plans engaging and interesting experiences based on the assessments of children's progress. For example, children enjoy searching for letters in a tray of pasta shapes. They learn to identify the letters of their name and match them to a name card. As a result, children learn to recognise their names in preparation for school and nursery. The childminder adapts activities to children's individual ages and abilities. She supports younger children while giving more challenging tasks to older children. For example, she asks younger children to identify colours and older children to find individual letters.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are inadequate

The weaknesses in safeguarding put children's welfare at risk. Nonetheless, the childminder takes children on regular outings. They go to playgroups, forest school, community events and local parks. Children practise their physical skills when they play outside in the garden or at the park. The childminder makes excellent use of the range of activities available in the local area. As a result, children have plenty of opportunities to explore different environments and cultures. Children learn about healthy eating and healthy lifestyles. They learn to wash their hands, manage their own self-care and to be independent. Children can put on their own shoes and coats and use forks and knives when they eat. The childminder cooks a range of nutritious meals which children enjoy. Children make choices about the food they eat. For example, they can choose from a range of fruit at snack time.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress in their learning. They listen well to instructions and engage with activities confidently. They make close friendships as they play together, share and help each other. Children learn the skills they need to help prepare them for the next stage of their learning, including starting school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 128867 Local authority Lewisham Inspection number 10064558 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 10 Date of previous inspection 13 January 2016

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The childminder registered in 1984. She lives in Sydenham, in the London Borough of Lewisham. She cares for children Monday to Friday, all year round.

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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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