Childminder in Lewisham

Inspection date 3 May 2019 Previous inspection date 22 July 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 has a secure understanding of how children learn. She uses children's interests to plan stimulating and challenging experiences. As a result, children fully engage with their play. Children develop good concentration skills to support their future learning. n Children develop strong bonds with the childminder. The childminder supports children's emotional well-being effectively. She is kind, caring and responsive to children's needs. This helps children to settle well in her care. n The childminder maintains a daily exchange of information with parents. This helps to ensure a consistent approach to meeting children's care and developmental needs. n The childminder regularly updates her knowledge and understanding of early years care and education. However, she does not always take time to reflect on the impact this has on her practice and children's progress. n The childminder provides healthy food and snacks at mealtimes. Children make choices

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This provision is good

about what they eat. However, children could be further supported to understand why a healthy diet and healthy lifestyles are important.

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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 improve the use of self-reflection in order to monitor the impact of training on practice, and ensure newly acquired knowledge is used to further improve children's outcomes n help raise children's awareness of the benefits of a healthy diet and to learn about healthy lifestyles.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

n The inspector held a number of discussions with the childminder. She looked at relevant documentation and evidence of the suitability of persons living in the household. n The inspector sampled a selection of children's assessment records and planning, policies and procedures and a range of other documentation. n The inspector completed a joint evaluation of an activity with the childminder. n The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities, and assessed the impact this has on children's learning. n The inspector took account of the views of parents through written feedback provided.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder completes regular training to keep her knowledge of child protection issues up to date. She knows what to do if she has any concerns about children's welfare. The childminder takes a proactive approach to improving her professional practice and accesses a wide variety of training opportunities. However, it is not always clear how newly acquired knowledge is used to further improvement. The childminder is highly organised. She communicates her expectations to parents clearly when children start. As a result, children's attendance is good, and parents understand the childminder's policies. The childminder has established a positive relationship with local schools, nurseries and playgroups. This means children receive good continuity of care. Parents recommend the childminder to others.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder has successfully addressed the recommendations following the previous inspection. This has had a positive impact on children's mathematical skills. For instance, children count objects in story books with support from the childminder. The childminder supports children's early language development well. Children can independently access a wide range of books. The childminder is an animated and creative storyteller. She knows how to make children laugh. Children respond well to the childminder's skilled questioning. For example, the childminder asks children to identify objects in books. She repeats children's attempts at talking with correct pronunciation. The childminder praises children's efforts, and makes regular observations and assessments of children's progress. She uses these assessments to plan challenging activities to further support children's learning needs.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder gathers detailed information from parents when children first attend. Positive partnerships with parents help the childminder to meet children's individual needs. Children behave well and follow instructions. The childminder makes good use of local parks and playgroups. This helps to support an understanding of different people in the community. Children in the setting come from a wide variety of cultural backgrounds. The childminder makes good use of this to help children understand their differences and similarities. The childminder encourages older children to support their younger peers. For example, younger children have requested 'homework' books. They draw and make marks alongside older children after school.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress from their starting points. They show high levels of independence. Children learn to manage their self-care. They independently wash their hands, use the toilet and wipe their noses. Children are confident, behave well and display high levels of self-esteem. For example, children freely explore the broad range of available resources. They make decisions about which toys they want to play with. Children develop their physical confidence. They climb and explore outside in the garden, and in local parks. Children learn a good range of skills. They are ready for their next stage of learning and eventual move to school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY410185 Local authority Lewisham Inspection number 10064603 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 - 7 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 7 Date of previous inspection 22 July 2016

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The childminder registered in 2010. She lives in Sydenham, in the London Borough of Lewisham. She provides care from 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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