Childminder in Lewisham

Inspection date 13 June 2019 Previous inspection date 4 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 Outstanding 1 Outcomes for children Good 2

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This provision is good

n The passionate childminder provides children with a good range of enjoyable opportunities to learn. Children make good progress and develop skills needed for the next stage in their learning. n The childminder monitors children's development effectively. She makes accurate observations and quickly identifies any areas where they need more support. The childminder plans activities to help children excel. n Partnerships with parents are strong. The childminder works closely with them and gathers detailed information when children start. She keeps parents fully informed about their children's starting points and ongoing progress. Regular feedback helps to support their children's learning at home. n The childminder is extremely attentive to children's individual needs. She is caring and calm and treats children with utmost respect. The childminder is a positive role model and skilled at managing children's behaviour. Children's behaviour is excellent.

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This provision is good

n The childminder is proactive in making continuous improvements to maintain her good- quality provision. Views from parents and children are sought, and their positive comments confirm they are happy with the service provided. n The childminder does not always make the most of opportunities to extend children's awareness of mathematical language and concepts during their play. n On occasion, the childminder does not make the best use of questioning to further support children's thinking skills.

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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 ensure opportunities are used during play to include mathematical language and concepts such as shape, weight, size and colours n use questioning skilfully, allowing children time to respond and challenge their thinking skills further.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

n The inspector looked at areas of the home used for childminding and checked the suitability of adults living in the home. n The inspector carried out a joint observation with the childminder and discussed the quality of teaching and learning. n The inspector spoke with parents and took account of their views. n The inspector looked at documentation, including policies, risk assessments and children's developmental records. n The inspector checked the childminder's public liability insurance, paediatric first-aid qualifications and her training certificates.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder completes regular training and is secure in her understanding of safeguarding procedures. She knows how to make a referral if she has any concerns regarding a child's welfare. The childminder uses robust risk assessments to provide a safe and secure environment for the children, both inside and outside the home. The childminder has met recommendations effectively from her previous inspection. For example, she has built relationships with other settings that children attend. She shares information, including next steps, to enhance continuity in children's care, learning and development.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder understands how to promote children's learning and provides them with good-quality resources and exciting activities. Children enjoyed sharing a story about insects. Afterwards, they went outside to follow a previously made snail trail around the garden, looking for different bugs. The childminder uses opportunities to promote language and communication skills effectively. Young children repeat animal sounds and are encouraged to name objects to increase their vocabulary. Older children enjoy sharing stories, can recognise their names, and learn phonic sounds. The childminder encourages imagination skills as children play with the role-play food and prepare 'meals' for each other. Younger children post objects and fill transporter vehicles with smaller cars.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are outstanding

All children settle very quickly and are confident to make choices in their play. Children form very strong bonds with the childminder and enjoy being in her company. Older children are sensitive and caring towards younger children. They help find their belongings and share toys without being asked. Children have outstanding opportunities to learn about healthy lifestyles. Daily exercise includes walking to nursery and school and trips to the park to extend their physical skills. Children help to grow and care for vegetables they plant in the garden. They pick and eat these for snacks and meals, which increases their knowledge of healthy eating. The childminder has also attended healthy eating training to increase her knowledge and improve outcomes for children.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children develop good social and physical skills. They play well together and take turns. Younger children enjoy singing and learning rhymes to increase their language skills. Older children independently wash their hands, put on their shoes and pour drinks for their younger friends. Children display good levels of motivation and are well prepared for their next stage of learning.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY476667 Local authority Lewisham Inspection number 10075881 Type of provision Childminder

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Registers

Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register Day care type Childminder Age range of children 0 - 4 Total number of places 4 Number of children on roll 7 Date of previous inspection 4 July 2016

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2014 and lives in Brockley, in the London Borough of Lewisham. She operates all year round from 8am to 6pm, Monday to Friday. The childminder provides funded early education for three- and four-year-old children.

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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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