Childminder in Lewisham

Inspection date 30 April 2019 Previous inspection date Not applicable

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Effectiveness of leadership and management Requires improvement Quality of teaching, learning and assessment Good 2

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare Requires improvement Outcomes for children Good 2

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This is a provision that requires improvement

n The childminder does not maintain a record of the days and hours of children's attendance as required. n The childminder's eagerness to help develop children's learning means that on occasions children need to be given more time to think about responses to questions. n Occasionally the childminder's assistant misses opportunities to extend and develop children's understanding of mathematical language.

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It has the following strengths

n The childminder monitors the quality of teaching practice effectively. She provides guidance and advice to her assistant, for instance to maintain children's focus during activities and to continually improve their learning experiences. n The childminder stimulates children's early literacy skills effectively. Young children learn to turn the pages in the book. Older children learn letter sounds and they learn to identify the initial sounds in words. They are prepared well for the next stages in their learning. n The childminder and her assistant support children's confidence, social skills and emotional well-being effectively. They provide a secure base from which children are motivated to explore. Children settle well and are happy. n Older children learn to make independent choices. For instance, the childminder asks them if they would like to play with wooden or plastic building blocks and they state

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It has the following strengths

they would like to play with the wooden blocks.

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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 maintain a record of the days and hours of children's attendance as required. 24/05/2019

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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 give children more time to respond to questions, to help develop their thinking skills even further n strengthen even further opportunities to extend and develop children's understanding of mathematical language

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

n The inspector observed the children and how the childminder and her assistant interacted with them. n The inspector viewed a sample of documents including children's learning records. n The inspector took account of the views of parents and children. n The inspector observed an activity jointly with the childminder and assessed how she supervises the work of her assistant. n The inspector held discussions with the childminder and her assistant at appropriate times.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management requires improvement

The childminder does not maintain required information about children's attendance. Nevertheless, she has a clear understanding of the learning and development requirements of the early years foundation stage and plans well to achieve consistently good standards in teaching practice. She monitors children's progress regularly and plans well to meet their individual needs. Children benefit from a tailored learning programme that helps to address concerns in their learning and support them to catch up with others. Safeguarding is effective. The childminder and her assistant understand their responsibility to protect children in their care. They know how to make referrals should they have concerns that indicate that a child is at harm. Partnerships with parents are strong. The childminder keeps parents informed and works closely with them to support children's care needs, such as toilet training.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder provides interesting activities and resources that help to stimulate children's curiosity to learn about how living things grow. For example, she provides opportunities for them to plant seeds and water them. Children build on their understanding of the world. The assistant encourages children to learn to name colours. For example, they learn to name the colour of the cushions they sit on at circle time. She supports children well to help them understand the meaning of words. For instance, she teaches them that being independent means learning to do things by themselves. These activities help children to build on their vocabulary. The childminder reflects well on her practice and evaluates activities effectively to plan for improvements. For instance, she has identified and implemented ways to stimulate children's responses during story-time activities.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare require improvement

Although the childminder ensures safety, she does not maintain a record of children's attendance, to be able to refer to, should the need arise. She does not meet the requirements in this regard. Nevertheless, she completes regular risk assessments and teaches children to keep themselves safe. For instance, she teaches them why it is not safe to wave their forks at mealtimes. The childminder and her assistant support children well to help them learn to make healthy choices. For example, children learn that fruits, vegetables and water are good for their health. Children build positive relationships with others and learn to take account of the needs of others. The childminder and her assistant support children's self-esteem well, for instance through praise.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children learn that print carries meaning. For example, they identify their name cards. Older children build on their creativity. For example, they use their imagination to engage in role play and call out 'ice cream! ice cream! I am selling ice cream'. Young children explore moving in different ways. This helps to support their physical development. For example, babies learn to hold on to support and pull themselves to standing position. Children make good progress from their starting points.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY541636 Local authority Lewisham Inspection number 10090115 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 0 - 3 Total number of places 12 Number of children on roll 6 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2017. She lives in the London Borough of Lewisham. She provides childcare all day, on weekdays, for most of the year.

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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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