Childminder in Lewisham

Inspection date 29 May 2019 Previous inspection date Not applicable

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Effectiveness of leadership and management Requires improvement

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment Requires improvement

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare Requires improvement

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Outcomes for children Requires improvement

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This is a provision that requires improvement

n The childminder does not use her observations about children's learning and development to plan challenging learning experiences. Consequently, next steps in learning are not at an appropriate level of challenge, so children do not make good progress across all areas of learning. n Risk assessment is not fully effective. The childminder provides a safe and secure environment at home, but has not identified the potential risks to children's safety when they go for outings. n The childminder does not gather precise information from parents about children's learning on entry, in order to identify children's developmental starting points and build on existing learning. n At times, the childminder misses opportunities to develop children's independence even further.

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It has the following strengths

n Children have positive interactions with the childminder, who is caring and attentive to their needs. These experiences promote children's social skills effectively. n The environment is warm and welcoming. Children are happy and motivated when they arrive at the childminder's home. They settle into their routine and join in activities. This promotes their self-confidence and sense of belonging. n The childminder provides a wide range of resources and toys suitable for children's age and capabilities. Children independently select activities that interest them and are able to share resources and take turns.

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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 improve the use of observations and assessments to plan learning opportunities that match children's individual interests and stages of development, to ensure all children make good progress across all areas of learning 27/06/2019

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

use risk assessments effectively to minimise potential risks to children when they go for outings 27/06/2019

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

gather information from parents to find out what children know and can already do on entry, in order to identify children's developmental starting points and build on existing learning. 27/06/2019

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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 use opportunities as they arise to promote children's independence even further.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

n The inspector viewed activities indoors and outdoors, and assessed the impact they have on children's development. n The inspector had a tour of the areas of the home used for childminding. n The inspector sampled a range of documentation used by the childminder, including policies, procedures, children's records and evidence of the suitability checks for all adults living in the home. n The inspector spoke with the childminder and children at appropriate times during the inspection and carried out a joint evaluation of the teaching and learning with the childminder. n The inspector took account of parents' views.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management requires improvement

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has good knowledge of the signs and symptoms that may indicate abuse and has attended up-to-date safeguarding training. She knows who to contact should she have any concerns about a child's welfare or if an allegation is made. The childminder has a range of relevant policies and procedures that she uses to inform her practice. The childminder carries out risk assessment in her home and supervises children closely during outdoor play. However, she has not considered the possible risks to children when she takes them on outings. Partnerships with parents are in place. Parents say that they are happy with the quality of care their children receive. The childminder provides parents with daily feedback about their children's activities and asks them for feedback to help improve her practice. However, she does not involve parents in initial assessment of their children's learning on entry to her provision.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment requires improvement

The childminder interacts with children and observes them as they play. She has an awareness of the children's overall development. However, the childminder does not identify and implement exactly what children need to learn next. Nevertheless, children make steady progress and enjoy taking part in a range of activities to support their learning. The childminder considers a range of ways to support children who speak English as an additional language. She develops children's vocabulary and communication skills. For instance, the childminder reads stories to children, repeats words back to young children and asks well-timed questions. Children enjoy activities that develop their early writing skills. For example, they draw lines and shapes with different coloured chalks on the ground.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare require improvement

Due to weakness in leadership and management, children's welfare is not fully promoted. The childminder is not aware of the risks when children are on outings, which compromises their safety. The childminder does not always support children to be as independent as possible. For instance, she does not encourage children to pour their own water or try to dress up independently. The childminder provides opportunities for children to be active, healthy and develop their physical skills. For example, she takes children outside to play in the garden and provides them with home-made, nutritious meals. The childminder is a positive role model. She encourages the use of good manners and behaviour. The childminder praises children's achievements and efforts, which helps to develop their self-esteem. Children are kind and caring. They play harmoniously together and form friendships with their peers.

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Outcomes for children require improvement

Children do not have consistent challenge in their learning. Consequently, they do not make sufficient progress from their starting points. However, children are confident and happy in the childminder's home. They learn some skills needed for their future learning. For example, children follow instructions and recognise various shapes and colours.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY545305 Local authority Lewisham Inspection number 10101144 Type of provision Childminder

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Registers

Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register Day care type Childminder Age range of children 1 - 2 Total number of places 5 Number of children on roll 5 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2017 and lives in Forest Hill, Lewisham. She operates Monday to Friday from 8am to 6pm, all year round, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds a relevant childcare qualification at level 3.

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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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